Jermaine Jackson Claims Rape Accuser Ruined Son Jafaar’s ‘Michael’ Biopic Promo

Jermaine Jackson feared claims that he raped a lady would tarnish not solely his repute, but in addition his son Jafaar Jackson‘s massive break within the “Michael” biopic … TMZ has realized.

In new authorized docs, obtained by TMZ, Jermaine stated he was unaware of Rita Butler Barrett’s lawsuit towards him … or the $6.5 million default judgment she was awarded in Could … till he received blindsided in the course of the press tour for the biopic.

He says the protection of the default judgment ruined “what ought to have been a proud and essential skilled second for my son and our household.” He says he was “shocked and deeply involved concerning the impact of these reviews on my repute and on the promotion of my son’s movement image.”

Rita claimed Jermaine sexually assaulted her in 1988 after he confirmed up at her residence uninvited. He denies the claims.

As TMZ first reported, Jermaine is making strikes to have the huge default judgment thrown out, claiming he had no concept concerning the go well with and needs a chance to defend himself.