He may not have remembered Darien Dash, but he did settle out of court with him. Damon Dash's cousin Darien brokered a deal for Michael Jackson through an accountant hired by Michael's brother Randy where he helped Mike secure $357 million in funding to help Michael through a financial crunch. Darien expected 48 million in return. He settled for 5. In a sworn deposition Michael claimed not to remember Dash or signing any such document.