King of Pop mansion lawyers claim that Jeffrey Phillips used the turmoil surrounding his death to steal valuables from Star's house.
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Michael Jackson's real estate accuses La Toya Jackson's former fiancée of stealing the pajamas that the "thriller" singer wore on her deathbed. did.
King Pop died in June 2009, and a lawyer for his property said Jeffrey Phillips, who was engaged to Michael's sister in 2013, stopped things two years later. Insisted. He – took advantage of the turmoil surrounding his death to receive valuables from the star's home, the Carrollwood House, and attempt to sell them.
The film producer stayed at the facility for nine days after the star's death, with clothes, handwritten notes, a briefcase containing personal and business letters, and a "Billie Jean" singer's driver's license. , Michael and his children.
The lawyer wrote in a document submitted on Friday:
"And Phillips stole a resuscitation tube that was supposedly used in Jackson by those who were trying to save Jackson's life in the short desperate period before Jackson died.
Jackson's estate claimed to have received information in December 2021 that the producer was about to auction the property of the late singer.
Phillips allegedly admitted to the auctioneer that the item had been taken in the days after the "bad" hit maker was at home to ensure their authenticity.
The auction house then contacted the real estate to confirm the item and that Phillips still had Jackson sunglasses that seemed to say "makeup from his face". I informed you.
Real Estate recovered some of the items that Phillips accused of taking, but with a home video created and recorded by Jackson before he died from an accidental overdose at age 50. I believe I still own the music.
Real Estate has asked the court to order the producer to return all the property he allegedly owned.
Phillips – who haven't commented on the allegations yet – remained close friends with Ratya after the engagement, but it's unclear if they're still in contact.
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