Jackson settles case with tabloid

London - The pop star Michael Jackson yesterday reached an out-of-court settlement with a British tabloid newspaper over articles…

London - The pop star Michael Jackson yesterday reached an out-of-court settlement with a British tabloid newspaper over articles alleging his face was disfigured as a result of cosmetic surgery.

Jackson's lawyer told a British High Court judge that after a six-year legal battle the litigation had been settled amicably on confidential terms.

The newspaper apologised to Jackson and is believed to have paid part of his legal costs but no compensation.

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