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While arbitration proceedings are usually private, Jacksons attorneys have make the unusual request of wanting to hold public arbitration.

The lawsuit filed March 3 by Michael Jackson Estate against HBO over Leaving Neverland has taken some unusual turns and might actually end up before the Supreme Court, according to U.S.

District Court Judge George H.

Jacksons estate initially filed its lawsuit against HBO in March, arguing the documentary violated a 1992 contract agreement that was signed in a licensing deal for HBO to televise Jacksons Dangerous World Tour concert in Bucharest, Romania.

The 1992 agreement stated that HBO shall not make any disparaging remarks concerning Michael Jackson.

In addition, the agreement contained a clause that all disputes regarding this agreement would be handled in arbitration.

Artist Mentioned Michael Jackson Could the Bizarre Legal Fight Over HBOs Michael Jackson Doc Wind Up at the Supreme Court Once Jacksons estate learned of the HBO documentary Leaving Neverland it reminded HBO about this 27-year-old agreement.

HBO later had the case moved from state to federal court, refusing to agree to arbitration, according to court papers.

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HBO subsequently filed an anti-SLAPP motion alleging the Jackson estate was trying to silence constitutional rights of free speech by attempting to compel them to arbitration.

HBO attorney Theodore Boutrous argued that Jacksons estate filing screams strategic lawsuit and that it was done to chill speech regarding child abuse.

He said he expects both parties will appeal his decision, regardless, and the issue will ultimately be decided by a higher court, possibly even the Supreme Court.

No matter who wins or loses its going to be taken up on appeal.

Wu is expected to issue a final ruling by the earliest Friday or at the latest by Sept.

After hearing Wus comments and questions during the hearing and seeing his tentative ruling, Jackson estate attorneys said they were confident the judge would issue a ruling in their favor.

HBO Gets to Argue Michael Jackson Estate Is Violating First Amendment HBO has tried everything possible to avoid having a trier of fact adjudicate their wrongdoing, said Jackson estate attorney Bryan J.

Freedman of Freedman Taitelman, LLP, in a statement after the hearing.

Whether in an arbitration, federal court, state court or the court of appeal, the Estate of Michael Jackson will force HBO to be held accountable for its wrongful conduct.

John Branca, co-executor of Jacksons estate, said, Ive never seen a media organization work so hard to keep a secret.

When reached for comment, an HBO spokesperson said, We are waiting to see the Judges final decision.

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