Crime | Michael Jackson Jacko Settles Sheikh Suit Singer was sued for $7M breach of contract By Evann Gastaldo Posted Nov 24, 2008 7:42 AM CST Copied Sheik Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa, center, leaves the High Court in London, Friday, Nov. 21, 2008. The Sheik sued Michael Jackson for $7 million, claiming breach of contract. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant) Michael Jackson settled with the Bahraini prince who sued him for breach of contract, and will not attend court as scheduled today, the Guardian reports. The King of Pop’s appearance at the High Court had been eagerly awaited, bringing back memories of the hundreds who kept vigil outside his 2005 child molestation trial. Jackson was advised by lawyers to settle as he was leaving for London. Read These Next US deports more than 100 Iranians. Tossed beers, hostile fans take the spotlight at Ryder Cup. North Carolina shooting suspect once walked the red carpet. Skydivers leap from plane 2 minutes before fatal crash. Report an error