Michael Jackson Accused of Molesting Boy at Homes of Elton John, Elizabeth Taylor

Lawsuit alleges late pop star groomed, drugged and sexually assaulted four siblings over a decade

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A lawsuit filed against Michael Jackson's estate accuses the late pop singer of grooming, drugging, raping and sexually assaulting four of the Cascio children, including claims that he molested one of the boys at the homes of Elton John and Elizabeth Taylor. The lawsuit alleges Jackson used code phrases to encourage the children to engage in 'extreme sex acts' with him and plied them with alcohol and drugs.

Why it matters

This lawsuit reopens the disturbing allegations of child sexual abuse against Michael Jackson, which have followed the singer for decades. It also raises questions about the complicity of Jackson's celebrity friends and associates in enabling his alleged predatory behavior.

The details

The lawsuit, filed in California Central District Court, claims Jackson 'insinuated himself' into the Cascio family in the 1980s and abused four of the Cascio children - Edward, Dominic, Marie-Nicole and Aldo - over more than a decade, starting when some were as young as 7 years old. The complaint alleges Jackson raped and molested one of the boys at the homes of Elizabeth Taylor in Switzerland and Elton John in the UK. It also accuses Jackson's staff of helping to conceal and normalize the abuse.

  • The lawsuit was filed on Friday, March 2, 2026.
  • The alleged abuse began in the 1980s when Jackson met the Cascio family.

The players

Michael Jackson

The late pop superstar accused of sexually abusing the Cascio children over many years.

Elton John

British musician whose home was allegedly used by Jackson to sexually assault one of the Cascio children.

Elizabeth Taylor

Legendary actress whose home in Switzerland was also allegedly used by Jackson to sexually assault one of the Cascio children.

Edward 'Eddie' Cascio

One of the four Cascio siblings who filed the lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by Jackson.

Dominic Cascio

One of the four Cascio siblings who filed the lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by Jackson.

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What they’re saying

“The family staunchly defended Michael Jackson for more than 25 years, attesting to his innocence of inappropriate conduct. This new court filing is a transparent forum-shopping tactic in their scheme to obtain hundreds of millions of dollars from Michael's estate and companies.”

— Marty Singer, Attorney for Michael Jackson's estate (People)

What’s next

The judge will decide whether to allow the Cascio siblings' lawsuit to proceed or to enforce the confidential settlement agreement they previously signed with Jackson's estate.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing controversy and allegations surrounding Michael Jackson's treatment of children, even years after his death. It raises difficult questions about the responsibilities of Jackson's celebrity associates and the power dynamics that may have enabled his alleged predatory behavior.