In a noteworthy development, renowned defense attorney Jennifer Keller is no longer part of the legal team representing the Michael Jackson Companies in the ongoing civil lawsuit brought by Wade Robson and James Safechuck. No specific reason was provided for Keller’s withdrawal. However, attorneys Thomas Mesereau, Jonathan Steinsapir, and Howard Weitzman’s former associate, Susan Yu, continue to represent the defense.
The departure of an attorney from a high-profile case often raises public speculation, but within the U.S. legal system, such moves are not particularly unusual. Law firms or individual lawyers can withdraw from cases for various reasons: strategic differences, scheduling conflicts, personal matters, or even shifts in legal tactics. As long as withdrawal follows procedural rules, typically requiring court approval, especially when litigation is already underway, it is a standard part of legal practice.
In this instance, Keller’s exit does not automatically signal trouble for the MJ Companies’ defense. With Mesereau, a seasoned criminal defense attorney best known for his successful defense of Michael Jackson in 2005 and appellate specialist Steinsapir still on board, the team retains significant legal firepower.
However, any change in counsel can introduce shifts in case strategy or courtroom dynamics. Keller, known for her aggressive litigation style and high-profile trial victories, may have brought a particular tactical approach to the defense that will now evolve in her absence. For Robson and Safechuck, both alleging long-term abuse and suing Michael Jackson’s companies for enabling the misconduct, the development could present an opportunity to adjust their own legal maneuvers.
Observers will be watching closely to see if this signals a broader shift in the defense’s posture as the case moves forward. For now, the court docket continues, with Mesereau, Yu, and Steinsapir leading the charge on behalf of the Michael Jackson estate’s business entities.
She’s probably had enough of it now and has something better to do than pursue a civil lawsuit against two liars and their corrupt media lawyers. This drama about a one million dollar settlement has been going on since 2013 and now there are countless time-consuming, annoying hearings with a ridiculous civil case that will take months until the end of 2026.
I expect Tom Mesereau and Benjamin Barron, (his new attorney on the team) will now take over the hearings because they will be taking over the defense in the civil case starting at the end of 2026. Mesereau handles Robson best.
https://www.mjvibe.com/new-attorney-for-the-estate-in-the-robson-safechuck-case/
This is likely the beginning of the phase of familiarization with the months-long, enforced legal process to determine whether any employees were responsible for Robson and Safechuck.
Charli Michaels and Co. did not feel responsible for not reporting abuse to the police. The reason for this is because they did not see anything criminal that needed to be reported. His companies would not be responsible for this because their mothers were always nearby and had no duty to supervise these children.
The only thing Robson & Safechuck want is a settlement worth millions, then it would be over long ago and there would be no trial, no LN, or anything public. Quote: Like Jordan Chandler.
Their legal maneuver consists of going on television and going to the press to extort compensation from the estate, which is precisely why the case should be dismissed.
His estate could have easily avoided this process until 2027 and silenced both of them if they had wanted to.
But that’s no longer an option, so unfortunately we’ll have to continue to endure these annoying flies and I hope it doesn’t affect the biopic.