Michael Jackson 'Confident' Ahead Of London Court Appearance

Michael Jackson is said to be “holding his head up high” as he prepares to appear in a London court on Monday.

Jackson is flying the UK this morning (November 22nd) in order to give evidence to try and counter allegations that he breached a recording contract with the second son of the King of Bahrain.

The singer has been cleared to travel to the UK by his doctors, who earlier this week said it would be “unwise” for him to make the trip.

A source told the Sun newspaper: “He’s going to walk into the courtroom and take the stand with pride. He is certain he will be exonerated.”

Jackson is being sued for £4.7million by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa, who housed the singer in Bahrain after he was acquitted of child molestation charges in 2005.

In return for his hospitality, he claims Jackson agreed to record new material at a purpose built studio at his former Neverland home, write an autobiography and put on a stage show. 

The pair developed a "close personal relationship" during Jackson's stay, the Sheik's lawyer, Bankim Thanki, told the court on Monday.

'Gifts'

Jackson has contested that a deal wasn't struck between the pair and said the financial donations were "gifts".

The Sheik's case is based on "mistake, misrepresentation and undue influence”, he added.

Mr Thanki has said a track Jackson recorded would be played to the court during the 12-day trial.