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The Judicial Conflict of Interest
Adding a layer of irony and controversy, the case encountered a significant legal hiccup when the assigned judge, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert S. Drapper, recused himself. It was revealed that Drapper previously worked as a partner at the law firm Melvini and Myers, which represented Disney in various high-profile cases, including disputes involving Michael Jackson's estate and copyright issues with Disney properties like Zootopia.