New Delhi, Nov. 7 -- Frank Cascio, 44, along with his siblings Marie-Nicole Porte, 37, and Aldo Cascio, 34, alleged that Michael Jackson made them "hide" as children so his lawyer would remain unaware of them residing with him.

They also claimed Jackson estate engaged in coercion, deception, and betrayal in attempts to suppress their claims, according to court declarations viewed by The Post. Aldo and Porte describe themselves and their siblings as having endured similar "abuse" without specifying the nature of that abuse.

"We were told by Michael to hide . . . Michael seemed nervous and very paranoid about the possibility of Mr. Geragos discovering we were there. He told us things to the effect of 'the lawyer cannot know you are here' ...