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Howard King, the attorney representing a family accusing Michael Jackson of abuse, spoke to TMZ after a dramatic day in court in their fight with Jackson's estate ... and he explained what caused the family's flip from ally to enemy.

Frank Cascio and his siblings reportedly settled for millions of dollars in 2020 with Jackson's estate amid allegations the late King of Pop sexually abused them as children. But in 2024, Frank alleged he signed the settlement under duress.

Today, the Cascio family was back in court with Jackson's estate, represented by attorney Marty Singer ... who claims the Cascios are trying to extort MJ's estate.

This presents a complete reversal from Frank's days as a staunch Jackson defender. So why the change of heart? King says years of therapy helped Frank stop drinking "the Michael Jackson Kool-Aid."

Just weeks after Greg Biffle, his family, and others were tragically killed in a North Carolina plane crash, burglars broke into his home -- and stole $30K in cash.

The Iredell County Sheriff's Office says deputies were dispatched to the Biffle residence around 6 PM on January 8 for a possible break-in.

They reported that a backpack and $30,000 in cash were missing from the home.

No arrests have been made in connection with the theft, and the investigation is still ongoing.

Jonathan Ross -- the ICE agent who shot and killed Renee Good while she was behind the wheel of her car in Minneapolis last week -- reportedly suffered internal bleeding from their confrontation ... according to Trump administration officials.

Two unnamed U.S. officials told CBS News Ross sustained an injury to his torso, but did not divulge how extensive the bleeding was. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the report of the injury, CBS News reports.

As you know ... Ross shot Good in traffic on a residential street in Minneapolis on January 7. Good appeared to try to drive away from the scene as ICE officers ordered her out of her Honda Pilot. Ross, standing at the front of her vehicle, fired shots at Good, fatally striking her in the head. Video appears to show physical contact between Ross and the vehicle.

Tuesday night, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche told Fox News Digital ... "There is currently no basis for a criminal civil rights investigation." The incident was being investigated by the FBI ... the bureau excluded Minnesota state investigators from the case last week.

2:45 PM PT -- White House Communications Director Steven Cheung tells TMZ ... "A lunatic was wildly screaming expletives in a complete fit of rage, and the President gave an appropriate and unambiguous response."

Donald Trump turned into Donald Grump during a Tuesday appearance at a Ford plant ... launching into an F-bomb attack on a worker who appeared to yell "pedophile protector" at the Prez.

47 toured the Ford F-150 plant at the Detroit Economic Club before giving a speech ... while walking the factory floor on his tour, someone began shouting at Trump. It's hard to make out the full sentence shouted at Trump, but it seems to have included the words "pedophile protector."

The angry worker is obviously referencing Trump's association with late convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein ... and the Dept. of Justice's slow release of the infamous Epstein Files.

TJ Sabula, the Ford plant worker who yelled "pedophile protector" at President Donald Trump during his visit, has the full backing of his powerful union amid a paid suspension ... and they're fighting to keep his job.

United Auto Workers Union Vice President Laura Dickerson tells TMZ ... "[TJ Sabula] believes in freedom of speech, a principle we wholeheartedly embrace, and we stand with our membership in protecting their voice on the job."

Dickerson adds ... "The UAW will ensure that our member receives the full protection of all negotiated contract language safeguarding his job and his rights as a union member."

The worker who yelled "pedophile protector" at President Donald Trump during his visit to a Ford plant in Michigan Tuesday has been suspended.

The suspended worker has been identified as 40-year-old TJ Sabula, the United Auto Workers Union confirms to TMZ. Sabula admitted to The Washington Post to being the individual who shouted at the prez.

Sabula told the Washington Post ... "I don’t feel as though fate looks upon you often, and when it does, you better be ready to seize the opportunity. And today I think I did that."

It's unclear if his suspension is paid ... the union tells TMZ they are exploring next steps.

This past Sunday, the 'TMZ Brunch Bus' kicked off the first brunch bus of the new year with an unforgettable ride hosted by radio queen CeCe Valencia from 93.5 KDAY -- where she can be heard daily from 3p-7p -- and the vibes were off the charts from the very start.

Cece didn’t just hype the crowd ... she brought some killer moves, dancing while DJ Paxy spun records, reminding us exactly why she runs the best radio station in town.

Our first stop was The Henry, a modern brunch hotspot where passengers were welcomed with a stylish atmosphere and complimentary mimosas to kick off the day. The energy stayed high as we headed to The Butcher, The Baker, and The Cappuccino Maker, a beautiful brunch spot in the heart of Sunset Plaza. With the sun shining, guests enjoyed empanadas while soaking in the perfect brunch vibes!

The iconic home made famous by Will Smith in "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" is about to hit the market for millions ... TMZ has learned.

Josh and Matt Altman and Sasha Rahban of The Altman Brothers tell TMZ ... the legendary property is set to hit the market at the end of the month for just under $30 million.

The famed Georgian Colonial estate features 6 bedrooms and 7.5 bathrooms, spans approximately 10,000 square feet, and sits on a massive 38,510-square-foot corner lot. The home was built in 1937.

8:59 AM PT -- President Donald Trump has just paid tribute to Scott Adams ... sharing a photo of them together in the Oval Office.

POTUS referred to the late cartoonist as a "fantastic guy" who supported him when it wasn't popular to do so. President Trump offers his condolences to Scott's family.

Cartoonist Scott Adams has died after a battle with prostate cancer.

Adams' first ex-wife, Shelly, revealed the news during a live stream on "Real Coffee with Scott Adams" ... reading Scott's final message to his fans.

The letter -- dated January 1, 2026 -- reveals he's still of sound mind ... and that he's converting to Christianity because of the "risk-reward" calculation.

Federal agents are massively escalating their aggressive tactics in Minneapolis Tuesday as witnesses record absolute mayhem breaking out in the streets across the city ... a week after an ICE agent killed a woman on camera.

Check out this intense video ... masked men are violently forcing their way into a woman's car, dragging her out of the vehicle and flinging her to the ground, despite her and the surrounding crowd's protests.

She shouts ... "I've been beat up by police before. I'm disabled, so I had to go to the doctor up there. That's why I didn't move."

Locals and activists surround the officers as they continued to tackle and apprehend civilians left and right in the chaotic scene.

Superstar singer Julio Iglesias is in the crosshairs of prosecutors in Spain, where he's under investigation after two former female employees accused him of sexual assault.

The Spanish High Court prosecutor's office announced the probe Tuesday after Univision and Spanish media outlet elDiario.es published the women's allegations.

Julio's accusers reportedly claimed they suffered sexual assault and workplace harassment while working for him in 2021 at his homes in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas ... alleging Julio pressured them into sexual encounters and abused them physically and verbally.

The federal presence of ICE and Customs and Border Protection agents in Minnesota is intensifying as new video shows agents smashing a man's car window before abducting him from a Minneapolis gas station ... moments before a second man is violently arrested.

"We're trying to get status. Got a Honduran here. We're trying to get status" ... that's the explanation an agent gives as to why approximately a dozen officers are surrounding a Jeep Cherokee in a Speedway.

Watch the video ... they do not "get status." Before they can obtain any information from the man -- who refused to open his car door for the gang of masked men sent to intimidate him -- an agent breaks his window and begins dragging him out of his vehicle.

The San Francisco drunk woman who starred in an infamous viral bar fight video is catching a break in her legal case, TMZ has learned.

San Francisco authorities tell us Shireen Afkari is off the hook after her arrest for misdemeanor public intoxication at Hazie's saloon in December 2025.

As the world witnessed in the viral video, Afkari drunkenly squabbled with staff at the watering hole, ultimately getting tossed out with her boyfriend and tripped by a bartender on the sidewalk before she was arrested by responding officers.

Robert Rueca, an SFPD spokesperson, tells TMZ ... the department does NOT refer public intoxication cases to the district attorney for possible prosecution, adding that no other charges will be filed against Afkari. As for any fines, Rueca said his understanding is that Afkari will face no further penalties.

Colleen Hoover is opening up more about her battle with cancer ... revealing that she's receiving radiation treatment.

The author and producer of "It Ends with Us" posted an update on her Instagram Story about her cancer fight, saying she completed her "second to last day of radiation." She also joked about blaming her hair and facial expressions on the doctors treating her ... but "they've been great." She highly recommended them for anyone in her position.

Last month, Hoover first announced on Facebook that she had been diagnosed with cancer, although she did not specify the type. She added she would need radiation therapy, but not chemo.

Brazilian lawyer Tayane Dalazen found herself in a situation she couldn't argue her way out of ... when a shark attacked her while snorkeling last week -- and the terrifying encounter was caught on camera.

Watch the video ... Tayane is seen floating upside down underwater, freediving with a group of people around several fish and a few sharks. Things escalate quickly when a nurse shark gets way too curious, latching onto Tayane's right thigh.

According to local outlets, Tayane was snorkeling in the Fernando de Noronha archipelago, in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, on Friday. Tayane said the shark held onto her for several moments before finally letting her go.

Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin -- who co-founded the English rock band Black Midi -- has died.

Kwasniewski-Kelvin's family released a statement saying the guitarist's death followed "a long battle with his mental health."

The statement said, “A talented musician and a kind, loving man finally succumbed; despite all efforts ... He will always be loved. Please take a moment to check in with your loved ones so we can stop this happening to our young men.”