Los Angeles Superior Court has seen a dramatic lawsuit against Frank Cascio and attorney Mark Geragos, alleging a multi-million dollar scheme to extort the Michael Jackson estate, amidst Geragos' extensive legal controversies.
Mark Geragos and Frank Cascio Accused of $213 Million Extortion Scheme Involving Michael Jackson Estate
Mark Geragos and Frank Cascio Accused of $213 Million Extortion Scheme Involving Michael Jackson Estate
Attorney Mark Geragos and alleged associate Frank Cascio face serious accusations of a civil extortion scheme targeting the estate of the late music icon Michael Jackson.
In a bombshell development unfolding in Los Angeles Superior Court, attorney Mark Geragos finds himself in the eye of a legal storm, accused of masterminding a $213 million extortion ring. His alleged accomplice, Frank Cascio, an accused New Jersey mobster, faces serious claims from the Michael Jackson Company, along with co-executors John Branca and John McClain.
The lawsuit outlines Cascio's purported involvement in a "civil extortion scheme," allegedly aided by Geragos and several unnamed associates. This latest accusation only adds to Geragos' contentious history, which has been marred by allegations of participation in various extortion efforts, most recently involving former attorney Michael Avenatti and his failed attempt to extort Nike for vast sums.
Remarkably, Geragos is not new to scrutiny. He has previously faced investigations by the State Bar of California, which included a fraud probe in 2022 related to claims of misappropriating funds from victims of the Armenian genocide. This troubling backdrop contributes to a narrative that paints Geragos as a controversial figure within the legal community.
Notably, Ben Meiseles, Geragos' law firm partner, along with his father and former Diddy attorney Kenny Meiseles, has also been enveloped in a series of alleged criminal activities. For instance, a shocking incident in 2018 involved Jonathan Oddi, a former associate of Diddy, who reportedly went on a shooting spree at Trump National Doral in Miami. Oddi’s legal troubles subsequently implicated both Geragos and Meiseles, raising questions about their conduct and possible involvement in nefarious activities, including claims that Diddy used video blackmail to silence Oddi and others.
The situation is exacerbated by historical allegations reflecting the Meiseles family's tumultuous past in the entertainment industry, including Joe Meiseles' violent threats toward a fellow executive in a desperate bid to secure ownership stakes in Diddy’s Bad Boy Entertainment.
As Mark Geragos grapples with these accusations, he remains licensed to practice law in California. The public, however, is urged to report any ethical or criminal misconduct related to the unfolding case to law enforcement and the State Bar of California.
The high-profile nature of this case continues to attract attention, with many anxiously awaiting further developments as the legal proceedings unfold.
