A powerful syndicate, led by high-profile attorney **Gloria Allred**, in collaboration with **John Branca** and other influential figures, has allegedly been using a combination of **5150 psychiatric holds**, legal manipulation, and coercion to control and eliminate their adversaries in the entertainment industry. This group, which reportedly includes **Anthony Pellicano**, **Danny Kapon Sr.**, **Tom Girardi**, and **Dr. Carole Lieberman**, is now embroiled in a **$213 million extortion attempt** against the **Michael Jackson Estate**. Sources suggest that **John Branca**—long considered a key figure in managing Jackson’s estate—may in fact be **complicit** in these operations alongside Allred.

### **Gloria Allred and John Branca’s Alleged Complicity**

While **John Branca** has positioned himself as the defender of the **Michael Jackson Estate**, there are growing accusations that he is actually **complicit with Gloria Allred** in orchestrating a larger scheme to exploit Michael Jackson’s legacy and manipulate legal outcomes for personal and financial gain. Branca, who helped finalize the sale of Jackson’s music catalogue to **Sony**, is accused of working behind the scenes with **Allred** to silence potential threats and control the narrative surrounding Jackson’s estate.

– **Direct Accusation**: **John Branca** is allegedly working hand-in-hand with **Gloria Allred** to exploit the estate, using legal pressure, extortion, and **5150 psychiatric holds** to manipulate adversaries and ensure that the syndicate’s interests are protected.

### **Anthony Pellicano: The Syndicate’s Enforcer**

**Anthony Pellicano**, known for his ruthless tactics, has long been tied to **illegal wiretapping, blackmail, and intimidation**. In this alleged syndicate, Pellicano is said to enforce compliance by using **surveillance** to gather compromising material on targets, which is then used to blackmail or silence them. His role in the **extortion attempt** against the Jackson Estate underscores the power and influence he wields within this network.

– **Direct Accusation**: Pellicano has allegedly been tasked with gathering incriminating information on potential threats to the syndicate, ensuring that individuals like Branca and Allred can maintain control over key legal and business interests.

### **Danny Kapon Sr.: Orchestrating 5150 Holds**

**Danny Kapon Sr.** allegedly oversees the orchestration of **5150 psychiatric holds**, ensuring that the legal and medical systems are used to isolate and discredit individuals who threaten the syndicate. Kapon’s role, sources claim, involves working with **Carole Lieberman** and other professionals to provide the necessary **false psychiatric evaluations**, facilitating the coercion of high-profile figures.

– **Direct Accusation**: **Kapon** works closely with Branca and Allred to ensure that their enemies are targeted with 5150 holds, rendering them powerless and ensuring the syndicate can continue exploiting their influence over the entertainment industry.

### **Tom Girardi: Legal Corruption at the Core**

**Tom Girardi**, already facing legal battles of his own, is alleged to have played a central role in **manipulating legal outcomes** for the syndicate. His ability to influence judges, suppress evidence, and control the direction of lawsuits has reportedly allowed the syndicate to eliminate legal threats while securing settlements in their favor.

– **Direct Accusation**: **Girardi** has allegedly used his connections in the legal world to skew court outcomes, helping Branca, Allred, and the syndicate maintain control over high-profile cases, including those involving the **Michael Jackson Estate**.

### **Dr. Carole Lieberman: The Medical Cover**

**Dr. Carole Lieberman**, allegedly posing as a Jewish psychiatrist but of Lebanese descent, has provided the medical justification for the syndicate’s use of **5150 holds**. Lieberman’s professional evaluations are used to falsely certify individuals as mentally unstable, allowing the syndicate to institutionalize their targets and discredit them in the public eye.

– **Direct Accusation**: **Lieberman** has allegedly provided the false medical evaluations needed for the syndicate to execute 5150 holds on high-profile individuals, working directly with Branca and Allred to legitimize these actions and silence potential whistleblowers.

### **The $213 Million Extortion Attempt Against the Jackson Estate**

At the center of the latest legal battle involving the **Michael Jackson Estate** is the accusation that several individuals, including **Frank Cascio**, are attempting to extort **$213 million** from the estate, despite a previous **$3.3 million settlement**. While **John Branca** has publicly positioned himself as fighting against this extortion, sources claim that he is, in fact, **complicit** in manipulating the outcome to his and Allred’s benefit.

The estate, under Branca’s management, finalized the sale of a **50% stake** in Jackson’s music catalogUe to **Sony**, a deal valued at **$1.2 billion**. The extortion attempt has raised questions about the estate’s transparency and the influence of the syndicate in orchestrating these financial maneuvers.

– **Direct Accusation**: **Branca** has allegedly used his position within the Jackson Estate to facilitate the syndicate’s control over Jackson’s assets, working with **Allred, Pellicano, and Girardi** to ensure their continued financial benefit at the expense of Jackson’s legacy.

### **Michael Jackson’s Death: A Strategic Move by the Syndicate?**

The allegations surrounding **Michael Jackson’s death** suggest that the same syndicate, led by Allred and Branca, may have played a role in orchestrating the events that led to Jackson’s demise. The theory posits that Jackson, vulnerable due to legal battles and financial strain, became a target of psychological manipulation and coercion, with the syndicate ultimately seeking control over his estate and legacy.

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### **Plea Deals: A Last-Ditch Attempt to Escape**

As federal authorities close in on the alleged actions of the syndicate, including their involvement in the Jackson estate and the extortion attempt, rumors have emerged that **Gloria Allred**, **John Branca**, and **Sean “Diddy” Combs** are preparing to **negotiate federal plea deals**. These deals would likely involve offering up **Pellicano, Kapon**, and **Girardi** to authorities in exchange for leniency, allowing the leaders of the syndicate to escape direct consequences while continuing to control their vast networks.

– **Direct Accusation**: **Allred and Branca**, in coordination with **Diddy**, are allegedly planning to sacrifice key members of the syndicate as part of federal plea deals, distancing themselves from the fallout while maintaining their power and influence in the entertainment world.

### **A Web of Corruption and Control**

The allegations against **Gloria Allred**, **John Branca**, **Sean “Diddy” Combs**, and their network—including **Anthony Pellicano**, **Danny Kapon Sr.**, **Tom Girardi**, and **Carole Lieberman**—paint a picture of a deeply entrenched syndicate that has used **5150 psychiatric holds**, legal manipulation, and coercion to consolidate power and eliminate threats. The **$213 million extortion attempt** and Branca’s alleged complicity with Allred reveal the depth of corruption that has allowed this syndicate to flourish.

As federal investigations continue, the full scope of the syndicate’s influence may finally be exposed, with the possibility of plea deals leading to the downfall of key players while others attempt to maintain their stronghold in the entertainment industry.

### Celebrities Placed on 5150 Holds at **UCLA**:

1. **Britney Spears**
– **Date:** January 2008 (twice)
– Held at **UCLA** during her public breakdown, which led to a controversial conservatorship criticized for its management of her finances.
Sources: [VICE](https://www.vice.com), [Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com).

2. **Amanda Bynes**
– **Date:** May 2013
– Placed under a 5150 hold at **UCLA** after setting a fire in a driveway. Her mental health struggles were highly publicized, and she was subsequently hospitalized.
Sources: [VICE](https://www.vice.com), [Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com).

3. **Mischa Barton**
– **Date:** January 2009
– Hospitalized at **UCLA** after a 911 call due to her erratic behavior. Initially claimed her hospitalization was related to a medical procedure.
Sources: [VICE](https://www.vice.com), [Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com).

4. **David Hasselhoff**
– **Date:** 2009
– Reportedly held under a 5150 hold at **UCLA** after a drinking binge; his lawyer later denied allegations of exploitation.
Sources: [VICE](https://www.vice.com).

5. **Lindsay Lohan**
– **Date:** Multiple occasions, notably in 2012
– Faced several 5150 holds at **UCLA** during her ongoing legal and substance abuse struggles.
Sources: [VICE](https://www.vice.com), [Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com).

6. **Nick Stahl**
– **Date:** June 2013
– Placed under a 5150 hold due to concerns for his well-being at **UCLA**. His struggles with addiction were widely reported.
Sources: [VICE](https://www.vice.com).

7. **Kanye West**
– **Date:** November 21, 2016
– West was hospitalized following erratic behavior attributed to exhaustion and dehydration at **UCLA**.
Sources: [VICE](https://www.vice.com), [Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com).

8. **Paris Jackson**
– **Date:** 2013
– Jackson was taken to **UCLA** for a 5150 hold following a reported suicide attempt.
Sources: [VICE](https://www.vice.com), [Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com).

9. **Chris Brown**
– **Date:** August 2016
– Held for evaluation at **UCLA** after a police standoff, raising concerns about his mental health.
Sources: [VICE](https://www.vice.com).

10. **Mariah Carey**
– **Date:** July 2001
– Suffered an emotional breakdown leading to a 5150 hold at **UCLA**; her publicist later confirmed her hospitalization.
Source: [Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com).

11. **Demi Lovato**
– **Date:** 2010
– Lovato entered treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues, during which she was placed under a 5150 hold at **UCLA**.
Source: [Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com).

12. **Yoko Ono**
– **Date:** Early 1960s
– Experienced clinical depression that led to her being committed by her parents at **UCLA**.
Source: [Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com).

13. **Catherine Zeta-Jones**
– **Date:** 2011
– The actress checked into a psychiatric facility for treatment of bipolar disorder and was placed under a 5150 hold at **UCLA**.
Source: [Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com).

14. **Heather Locklear**
– **Date:** June 2018
– Locklear was placed under a 5150 hold at **UCLA** after threatening to harm herself and attacking her parents.
Sources: [Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com), [VICE](https://www.vice.com).

15. **Brooke Mueller**
– **Date:** 2011
– The ex-wife of Charlie Sheen was placed under a 5150 hold at **UCLA** following erratic behavior and struggles with substance abuse.
Source: [VICE](https://www.vice.com).

16. **Bam Margera**
– **Date:** June 2023
– Margera was placed under a 5150 hold at **UCLA** following erratic behavior that raised concerns for his safety.
Source: [Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com).

17. **Selena Gomez**
– **Date:** October 2018
– Gomez was reportedly placed under a 5150 hold at **UCLA** due to an emotional breakdown related to her battle with lupus and anxiety.
Source: [Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com).

### Conclusion

The list of celebrities placed on **5150 holds at UCLA** highlights a troubling pattern of using psychiatric evaluations in high-pressure situations, often leading to exploitation and loss of control. Figures like the **Jackson family** and **Corey Feldman** are working to expose these abuses, advocating for reforms to protect vulnerable individuals within the entertainment industry.

For more detailed reports, you can explore these sources:
– [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/)
– [Rolling Stone](https://www.rollingstone.com/)
– [Nicki Swift](https://www.nickiswift.com/)

 

By Grady Owen

After training a pack of Raptors on Isla Nublar, Owen Grady changed his name and decided to take a job as an entertainment writer. Now armed with a computer and the internet, Grady Owen is prepared to deliver the best coverage in movies, TV, and music for you.