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Leaving Neverland

The estate of pop legend Michael Jackson sued HBO on Thursday, claiming the documentary “Leaving Neverland” – which focuses on two men who say they were sexually abused by Jackson as children – has done $100 million in damage despite assurances of "nondisparagement" by the network.

LOS ANGELES – The estate of pop legend Michael Jackson sued HBO on Thursday, claiming the documentary “Leaving Neverland” – which focuses on two men who say they were sexually abused by Jackson as children – has done $100 million in damage despite assurances of "nondisparagement" by the network.

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