King of Bahrain Sues Michael Jackson

Photo: Michael being escorted by his royal hosts in Bahrain in 2005.

Back in 2005, Michael Jackson fled the US and stayed for six months in Bahrain with Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa in an attempt to keep a low profile after being acquitted of child abuse allegations. While there, the Sheikh reportedly put together a recording studio and paid Jackson an advance of around 7 million to create new material. He also wanted Jackson to write an autobiography.

Needless to say, Jackson never followed through on the new music or the book and the Sheikh is now claiming that Jacko simply took the money and ran. As a result, he's going to bring a lawsuit before the High Court in London on Monday.

What does Jackson have to say about all this? He apparently thinks that the money was given to him as a "gift."

If Michael lands up in court again, expect another great circus to ensue.