Since Michael Jackson’s death, the Jackson Estate has faced some challenges, which were finally resolved in 2021 after some IRS disputes. However, the settlement did not address the recovery of the allegedly stolen property after Jackson died.
Jeffre Phillips, Jackson’s sister LaToya’s ex-fiancé, allegedly unlawfully possessed property from Michael Jackson’s home.
According to TMZ, Phillips used the tragedy of Jackson’s death to steal several personal and private items from Jackson’s Carolwood Home.
The estate has prevented the sale of the items in question since discovering the theft.
However, simply prohibiting the sale of those items was insufficient. The executors of Michael Jackson’s estate reportedly want to reclaim the property, which they claim is worth seven figures.
Phillips allegedly stole hard drives, laptops, and iPods, according to court documents. It is also claimed that CDs and DVDs containing non-public performances and never-before-released concert footage were taken.