Dominic Cascio, one of four siblings who have accused Michael Jackson of sexually abusing them as children, has made new allegations about the late pop star in an interview with 60 Minutes Australia.
Cascio, along with his siblings Eddie, Aldo and Marie-Nicole, has filed a lawsuit against Jackson’s estate alleging that the singer groomed and sexually abused them when they were children. The Jackson estate has strongly denied the accusations and described the lawsuit as a financial “money grab.”
Jackson, who died in 2009, was acquitted of child sexual abuse charges in a separate criminal trial in 2005. He repeatedly denied abuse allegations during his lifetime.
Dominic Cascio Details Alleged Abuse
In the interview, Dominic Cascio claimed Jackson engaged in disturbing behavior that he interpreted as proof of affection when he was a child.
“He would drink my urine and tell me, ‘This is how much I love you,’” Dominic said in the interview. “I’m maybe 12 years old at the time. Like, I’m a child who’s seeing this man do this.”
Dominic said he believed the act meant Jackson loved him because, as a child, he could not understand the situation differently.
“And I said, ‘Oh, I guess he really does love me. I mean, I would never want to drink someone’s urine, so he must really love me,’” he said.
He further alleged that Jackson told him they shared a “special bond” and made him feel as though the behavior was unique to their relationship.
The Cascio Family’s Connection to Michael Jackson
The Cascio siblings said their family became close to Jackson in the 1980s after their father developed a friendship with the superstar. Over time, they said, they were brought into Jackson’s inner circle, spending holidays at Neverland Ranch and traveling with him around the world.
Eddie Cascio said Jackson made the family feel unusually special.
“My parents were young. For them to have such a big celebrity want to be friends with them… they definitely felt special, and so did we,” Eddie said. “He made us feel like we were his family, his kids, his everything.”
The Cascios were previously known as part of Jackson’s close circle and have been described in earlier coverage as his so-called “second family.”
Siblings Allege “Twisted” Games and Substance Use
In the 60 Minutes Australia interview, multiple siblings alleged that Jackson made them participate in a disturbing game they described as the “booty rumble.”
Dominic claimed the game involved Jackson placing him on top of his body and pressing against him in a sexualized manner.
The siblings also alleged that Jackson gave them prescription pills and alcohol when they were children. According to the interview, they claimed wine was referred to as “Jesus juice,” while liquor was allegedly called “Disney juice.”
These allegations have not been tested in court.
Jackson Estate Denies Allegations
Marty Singer, a lawyer representing Michael Jackson’s estate, rejected the Cascios’ claims in a statement to 60 Minutes Australia.
Singer described the allegations as a “money grab” and argued that the claims were being made more than 15 years after Jackson’s death, when the singer could no longer defend himself.
“Notably, these shakedown attempts come more than 15 years after Jackson’s death, thus carrying no risk of being sued for defamation,” Singer said.
The estate has consistently denied abuse allegations against Jackson and has accused some accusers of seeking money from the late singer’s legacy.
Renewed Scrutiny of Jackson’s Legacy
The Cascio family’s lawsuit adds to the long-running legal and public debate surrounding Michael Jackson’s personal life and legacy.
Jackson remains one of the most influential entertainers in music history, known for albums such as Thriller, Bad and Dangerous. But allegations involving children have followed his name for decades.
He was acquitted in 2005 after a high-profile criminal trial in California. Years later, the HBO documentary Leaving Neverland brought renewed attention to allegations from Wade Robson and James Safechuck, both of whom have also pursued civil claims connected to Jackson’s companies.
The new claims from the Cascio siblings are likely to intensify that debate once again.
For Jackson’s supporters, his acquittal and the estate’s denials remain central to his defense. For his accusers, the lawsuits and interviews represent an effort to publicly confront what they say happened behind the image of one of the world’s most famous performers.
The case is ongoing, and the allegations remain disputed.
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