Jermaine Jackson's $6.5M Judgment Wrecks Family Film Launch

Jermaine Jackson has taken legal action, asserting a $6.5 million default judgment against him was revealed unexpectedly. He claims the judgment surfaced mid-press tour, derailing what he described as a proud family moment for his son, Jaafar Jackson.

According to newly filed court documents, Jermaine Jackson stated he had no prior knowledge of Rita Butler Barrett's lawsuit or the default judgment. He asserts he only became aware of the case when questions arose during promotional activities for the Michael Jackson biopic starring his son.

In his filing, Jermaine expressed shock and concern about the reports' effect on his reputation and the film's promotion. He argued that the extensive media coverage of the default judgment overshadowed what should have been a significant milestone for his son and the entire Jackson family.