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The latest court case involving Michael Jackson, this time concerning unpaid debts, is getting underway in the US.
Marc Schaffel claims that the singer owes him a total sum of $3.8m (£2.1m) for work on an unreleased charity record, two documentaries and various other unpaid loans and expenses.
Meanwhile, Jackson is counterclaiming, alleging that Schaffel owes him production costs and is in possession of $250,000 (£138,000) of artwork belonging to the star. He also claims that Schaffel continued to wrongfully represent himself as being affiliated with Jackson after their business relationship had ended.
The singer is not expected to appear at the hearing in person, his representation being made by video deposition.
