Michael Jackson Family Issues a Statement

My heart goes out to the family. MJ is a legend and legends never die…

I can never find the appropriate words to describe the situation, I am happy that the Jackson family has managed to. I cannot begin to imagine what they are going through at this moment.

Thank you for the updates, MJ.

Yeah I remember when Michael’s hair caught on fire. The doctor lawyered up.. Why am I not surprised?

I know I have no say in the matter as to who gets the children, but I would hope that the two oldest will be raised with their younger sibling. Frankly I don’t think Debbie Rowe should get them, but I guess legally she has the strongest case, but separating them from each other, and being raised by someone they really don’t know is just adding insult to injury. She basically sold them to Michael, and now she’ll make a claim? Ugh!

My thoughts go out to the Jackson family. No matter what people think of them, I know what it’s like to lose a brother in his youth, and a dad before his time. I know that look on Jermaine and Latoya’s face. I’ve seen it in the mirror. I am praying for them that the pain eases, as it never goes away.

That statement by Joseph was truly touching.

Michael Jackson was a brilliant musician and performer who defined an era. No question.
He was also a deeply and obviously troubled person. By his own accounts these troubles began with abuse at the hand of his father. While I would agree that Debbie Rowe seems an unfortunate choice for custody, I would think it even more unfortunate for those children to be raised by the same abusive hand that their father was.
I would hope that one of Mr. Jackson’s siblings would be granted custody. I would also hope the press would have the decency to allow them to mourn and adjust in peace.

That statement by Joseph was truly touching.

Well, except that it was from Joseph, a domineering and controlling abuser from whom Michael fought long and hard to escape. It would be hard to imagine that Michael ever envisioned a day when his father would be raising his children.

It’s sad for me to see that after all Michael did to extricate himself from that situation, Joseph is once again in control of his family.

And moving trucks already? I just find that family so strange.

You know, I hope this doesn’t spiral into some sordid drama that plays out for months and months. Everything with this family seems to be so troubled and full of drama and it never seems to come to an easy end. I hope for the sake of the kids that this will come to a quick conclusion. The financial mess left behind will be difficult to sort through, it sounds like. I hope some horrible custody battle doesn’t ensue.

So have the kids had contact with the family? The mother hasn’t been a part of their lives. I know she’s the biological link. But I have a hard time placing kids that old with a mother who basically hasn’t been involved. Course, the Jackson clan ain’t no picnic. Sounds like there is no ideal solution.

Ugh. What a freaking mess.

My thoughts are w/ the Jacksons and MJ’s kids. Losing a family member is so hard, I can’t imagine what it would be like w/ the added pressure of having that family member be one of the most recognizable people in the world. I hope the family finds time to properly mourn this tremendous loss, but with the issues surrounding the death, the custody of the kids, and MJ’s debt, it seems like a storm is brewing. I really feel for them, especially the poor kids who are now having to face life w/out the father who by all accounts was completely devoted to them.

It is being reported that there may be 2 wills…. one for MJ’s money/estate and another one for his children. I am hoping he named someone to take care of his children so that there isn’t a custody battle for them. Who knows what deals were made with Debbie Rowe, especially since she hasn’t been in their lives at all, so I would hope she wouldn’t get them just because of a “biological” connection. Its tramatic enough the children lost their father, but to go with a woman they don’t know… I hope he named someone to take care of them. I agree that not only should Debbie Rowe not get them, but neither should Joe. He messed up enough kids.

Its also being reported that MJ has a catalog of over 100 songs that have been recorded by him but unheard. Supposedly they are to be released after his death and all money are to go to his children as a legacy. Michael was an extremely smart/shrewd businessman so that would be a good way to ensure creditors couldn’t get that money, and in the same time he left something personal for his kids.

Is it bad that I hope that his finances will be in so much trouble that there’s nothing left and the ones who really care about the kids sans money will get custody?

Moving trucks? WTF? Really?

ETA:

Its also being reported that MJ has a catalog of over 100 songs that have been recorded by him but unheard. Supposedly they are to be released after his death and all money are to go to his children as a legacy. Michael was an extremely smart/shrewd businessman so that would be a good way to ensure creditors couldnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t get that money, and in the same time he left something personal for his kids.

Nah that just makes them hot property for vultures. Yes, he was shrewd, but not in a good way. IMO. So tired of the canonizing of a likely pedophile. Sorry, but please.

My heart goes out to the family. MJ is a legend and legends never dieà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦

For sure.

Wow, unique, unrecorded songs? That many? That would be pretty cool.

Leave it to Joe Jackson to insert a totally unnecessary “personal comment.” Ruling with an iron fist still. That man is a narcissist with a capital n. I consider it completely heinous because I believe all of MJ’s troubles (financial, physical and emotional) stem from his behavior as a father. Those poor children.

pj says

Moving trucks? WTF? Really?
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Yup! They showed it on the news. Boy they are in a real hurry aren’t they?

If the stories are true, Joe Jackson is a monster.

So tired of the canonizing of a likely pedophile. Sorry, but please.

MJ was found non-guilty of that over a decade ago by a jury of his peers. Not only that, but it seems like he was a terrific father by all accounts. I really feel for his children most of all.

MJ was a humanitarian and gave a lot to people, especially children. He was a kid trapped in a grown man’s body due to his childhood. MJ wouldn’t be the legend he is today if he wasn’t shrewed in a good way. He was a musical genius. He had emotional issues that stemmed from childhood yes, but businesswise and musically there was and still is no touching him.

Ità ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sad for me to see that after all Michael did to extricate himself from that situation, Joseph is once again in control of his family.

And moving trucks already? I just find that family so strange.

The moving truck thing doesn’t seem strange to me. It is a rented home and the home isn’t a crime scene. Janet appeared to be one of the people supervising and she’s the last Jackson I’d suspect of being opportunistic right now. Most likely they wanted to get the kids things and prevent the owners or staff from pilfering items for eBay.

I can only hope that like many old men, Joe Jackson has mellowed if indeed he’ll have custody with Katherine. My hope is to see Janet step up and be awarded custody. She’s young, financially stable, seems to have a solid long term relationship, and I assume Michael would approve.

Yes, he was found not guilty but so was OJ. Even jury members believed he was guilty but said with the legal language and burden of proof, they had no choice but to acquit. There were 2 Michael jackson’s and the one I admired died the minute he defended sleeping with children in his bed.

Wow, unique, unrecorded songs? That many? That would be pretty cool.

Yes. I read it in some newspaper articles today. I hope it is one of the speculations that turns out true.

The moving truck thing doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seem strange to me. It is a rented home and the home isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t a crime scene.

yeah. thats what I thought too.

MJ was found non-guilty of that over a decade ago by a jury of his peers. Not only that, but it seems like he was a terrific father by all accounts. I really feel for his children most of all.

Yes, he was found not-guilty. That doesn’t mean he wasn’t guilty. See: OJ.

It’s funny that I can’t let that part of it go. I am one who tries not to judge artists by their personal lives or what they say. Still a fan of Blake. Heh. Yet, I do believe MJ was a pedophile (and that’s just my opinion, which is why I used the word “likely”), and that is just the most vile thing to me. I don’t care what sordid childhood he had.

I hope I’m wrong. I really do. Either way, he’s (hopefully) in a better place now. And yes, his musical legacy is huge and deserved.

I am not calling him a saint or martyr, just recognizing him for the great musician he was. There is no doubt he was fucked up and troubled. But screaming it ain’t gonna change ABC, Who’s Lovin’ You, Thiller, Bad, Off The Wall etc. It is what it is.

Also I am not exonerating Joseph. I didn’t live in their house though, so I don’t know what went on. So my heart can still go out to him for the loss of his son. I don’t advocate that he and his wife take care of the children as they are both senior citizens, and probably not exactly physically up to the job. I just was saying that I hope the children aren’t separated, nor raised by someone who doesn’t really give a shit for them.

Yes, he was found not-guilty. That doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t mean he wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t guilty. See: OJ.
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Oh man! OJ!! I was never really sure if OJ was guilty or not… Then he wrote that book! I’M SURE NOW! I think I will call it the confession book.

I don’t follow the Jackson clan too much, but I’m hoping Janet gets the kids. I think she was closest to Michael, and perhaps got to know the kids fairly well. Also, she seems like a strong independent woman. Didn’t she take charge of her own career at a young age? I think Janet would be the one to fight for what is best for the kids. That’s just my uninformed viewpoint.

ETA: I just remembered the Paula worked with Janet a great deal and even appeared in some of Janet’s earlier videos. I suspect she has been in contact with Janet.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t follow the Jackson clan too much, but Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢m hoping Janet gets the kids. I think she was closest to Michael, and perhaps got to know the kids fairly well. Also, she seems like a strong independent woman. Didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t she take charge of her own career at a young age? I think Janet would be the one to fight for what is best for the kids. Thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s just my uninformed viewpoint

I agree with you. In watching the coverage on CNN tonight, they showed part of an interview done with her a few years ago and her comment was ‘I’ll always be his little sister and fight for him……’ I would think that would carry on to his children as well. I just pray they aren’t split up. They are going to have to endure enough without loosing each other as well.

The kids should NOT go to Debbie Rowe…they’ve had no contact; what judge would possibly give them to a stranger? The only Jackson you don’t hear much about is MJ’s sister Rebbie. Maybe since she stays out of the press that’s a good sign of stability. Certainly not Joe and Katherine…Joe obviously can’t raise kids well and Katherine apparently did nothing to stop the abuse.
MJ was a musical genius but “weird” is a massive understatement about him.

Janet has her own issues. Not sure she wants the kids. LOL. But if she does, then at least she’s not going after them for the cash. Pretty sure she has her own cash.

Moving trucks? WTF? Really?
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Yup! They showed it on the news. Boy they are in a real hurry arenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t they?

I heard on Fox news today that the house was being paid for by AEG, the promoter of the tour. So AEG may want to stop paying the rent as soon as possible.

mac says

I heard on Fox news today that the house was being paid for by AEG, the promoter of the tour. So AEG may want to stop paying the rent as soon as possible.
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Oh yeah? Well since the trucks are there already they should stop paying. They don’t need to pay anymore.

I read at people online that Michael’s mom asked Michael’s former nanny (who he fired after she started a drug intervention) ONE DAY after Michael died where, if any, money would be around the house.

I don’t believe Michael was a peodophile. He was just a really weird guy almost childlike and loved kids in the non-sexual way. IMO Michael was very misunderstood. Unfortunately these families took advantage of his kindness and charity. McCauley Culkin, Wade Robson (children when they knew Michael) vouched for Michael and said the accusations were ridiculous. A jury acquitted him.

Michael still is the King of Pop no matter what controversial past he has had. Unfortunately these accusations will never be resolved.

I don’t read anything sinister into Katherine wanting to know if money was in the house. His family is certainly more entitled to it than potential looters. The rumors will surely be flying fast and furious for awhile.

MJ was a musical genius but à ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã…“weirdà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬  is a massive understatement about him.

Oh yes, much more than just “weird”. I understand that some people may feel that Michael was innocent of the charges of molestation, and I know it’s kind of not nice to speak ill of the dead so soon. But, I think the evidence against Michael was pretty strong. I certainly never would have left my children alone with him. I believed he was a pedophile. I feel his death and the bulk of his adult life was tragic. I also recognize his art and his contribution to music. But, I still believe he was a pedophile.

I donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t read anything sinister into Katherine wanting to know if money was in the house. His family is certainly more entitled to it than potential looters.

Actually, they’re not entitled to anything unless his will says so. So, searching the house for cash before the estate has been probated is akin to stealing. And, I really think that since the lifestyle they’ve lived for the past 40 years was earned on the back of their child – he’s given them enough.

The life they made that child lead is directly related to the fact that he grew into a complete nutter as an adult. So, I don’t think they should get the chance to screw up his kids.

Is it bad that I hope that his finances will be in so much trouble that thereà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s nothing left and the ones who really care about the kids sans money will get custody?

Then I must be bad too. Ditto….

So tired of the canonizing of a likely pedophile. Sorry, but please.

Can’t we canonize his music w/o canonizing him?

mac says

I heard on Fox news today that the house was being paid for by AEG, the promoter of the tour. So AEG may want to stop paying the rent as soon as possible.
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Oh yeah? Well since the trucks are there already they should stop paying. They donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t need to pay anymore.

Perhaps they’re looking for something to reimburse them for all of the money RS said they would lose if the tour never happened…:(

This entire situation is just so sad. It’s amazing to me the impact his musical genius has had upon the world, and it will continue to do so. While I feel for him as a human being, there are just so many questions about his life. To me there is a separation between the man and his music. Music=brilliance. Man=too many questions.

Yes, he was found not-guilty. That doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t mean he wasnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t guilty. See: OJ.

Neither is it proof of his guilt, is it? Michael was cleared of 17 counts, they couldn’t even convict him of the minor allegations such as corrupting a minor, that to me speaks of massive doubt.

I’m a great believer in innocent until proven guilty. At any rate guilty or not, the man was flawed. Michael the artist not the man is the one I shall remember.

As to the AEG refund, I don’t want it. I have 10 tickets that I was so grateful and happy to have secured, the day those tickets arrived we had a celebration dinner in honor of the occasion.
They can keep my money, I’ll keep the tickets.

Why are they pushing for a private autopsy? Once the test results come in 4-6 weeks, a cause of death will most likely be conclusively found. I believe it will turn out like Karen Carpenter. Her heart was weakened by years of anorexia. MJ’s heart was weakened from years of drug abuse; plus it looks like he didn’t eat properly or get enough sleep. Recently he starts working out with a trainer and rehearsing day & night. His heart couldn’t take the stress.

As for the children, according to an article in the LA Times, per Calif law the biological mother would most likely get custody unless she’s proven an unfit parent. The contract MJ had her sign waiving parental rights is illegal and unenforceable. As for the 3rd child born to an anonymous surrogate, depends on if MJ legally adopted the child. I hope the children are kept together. Joe & Katharine haven’t lived together in years. He’s in Vegas; she’s at the Encino compound. Besides-aren’t they about 80? If the kids go to a sibling, I do think Janet is the least dysfunctional of the bunch and the one Michael was closest with.

If what Lisa Marie said about him “predicting” his own death is true, I would have to think that he had a will that clearly stated his wishes regarding his children. I do think the man was mentally insane, but considering his “obsession” with children, the care of his own should have been a big priority.

ibrmg, you are right. According to California law, Debbie Rowe would get custody. It may be easy to condemn Ms. Rowe, but we don’t know the pressure she was put under by the powerful forces of Michael Jackson. She spoke of fear, and I won’t discount that.

Grace Rwaramba, 42 started as an office assistant to the Michael before becoming a nanny to his three children: Prince, now 12; Paris, 11; and Blanket, 7. The chidlren are said to be very close to her, and Katherine has requested her presence. I would hope that whoever gets custody would also employ Ms. Rwaramba.

I would also hope that Debbie Rowe is given visitation rights, and time to get to know her children. Most judges would rule not to separate the children. At some point, Michael had to have thoughts of this custody situation. I pray his will is clear about that. My suggestions would involve people who truly care about the children. For their sake, I hope this will turn out well.

I was watching the today show this morning and Deepak Chopra was on talking about Michael. He said that the reason why Michael wore masks was because of his skin.

I was impressed to hear that BET Awards tonight have already reconfigured the whole show to be a tribute to MJ – that’s some fast work.

You never know, Joseph may have mellowed with age, it happens. Especially with grandchildren. Michael seemed to still be close to all of his family even Joseph so part of him must have forgiven Joe, I hope so for Joe’s sake.

A man of Michael’s means and with the lawyers surrounding him would always have a will that addressed the children specifically. I suspect his will was updated regularly.

Apparently a legal expert on CNN said in California, just because Jackson specifies a guardian does not mean that is what is going to happen – children are not property she said and the overriding interest is the best interest’s of the children and California tends to favour the biological parent. Jackson’s wishes will be a large part of that consideration by the court but may not be the final determination. However I do agree that those three children should not be split and that has to be another consideration.

Mac true dat, AEG is already going to lose a lot of money – because insurers wouldn’t cover the tour, hmmm, they agreed to self insure and they are on the hook for $85 million’s worth of refunds – some talk about a replacement act? perhaps a tribute tour might work but AEG is saying not the right time to discuss it…..

of course this is the danger of buying from ticket brokers aka scalpers, some fools paid $25,000 for 2 tickets to these concerts, they are never getting that back

Presumably Michael appointed some family members as executors and they are likely trying to scoop up Michael’s stuff from all locations to take to a secure central location so they won’t be looted and can be inventoried asap – that is certainly within the powers of the executors of the estate ergo it would not be stealing and they often do have to act fast – we got creditors here that might try to repossess things etc.

I would also hope that Debbie Rowe is given visitation rights, and time to get to know her children.

Of course none of us here know the entire situation. I just think it is strange now that people are concerned with the visitation rights of Ms. Rowe. Who was concerned while Michael was alive and didn’t she basically take money from him for those children? If true, why the sympathy for her after the fact?

I don’t blame the family for asking for a second autopsy – we had a situation in Canada where the coroner or medical examiner botched several hundred autopsies and his testimony put innocent people in jail. Why it took so long to figure out he was incompetent I’ll never understand.

Well, except that it was from Joseph, a domineering and controlling abuser

Yes SpenserJ, I have also heard all those stories. I will have to add something to this though of my own personal opinion, for what it’s worth. I never met Katherine but I know they have a condo here in Vegas. I have spoken to Joe probably 2-3 dozen times as he used to come into my place of business a couple of times a week. He was very pleasant and always looking for a good watermelon, lol.

He may be a great actor but he was always a perfect gentleman who spoke very highly of two of his children, Janet and Michael. He never mentioned any of the other children to me, for whatever reason, I don’t know. He told me that Janet was the hardest working child of his (I think he meant currently) and he always spoke very compassionately about Michael. He was always concerned with Michael’s health, even asking me to pray for him.

I haven’t seen him for a couple of years, but either he is an excellent actor as I stated above, or a changed man. He was never anything but sweet, I never saw him in a bad mood, and he always voluntarily spoke endearingly of Michael. The last time I saw him he was preparing to meet Michael in Europe. RIP Michael.

Of course none of us here know the entire situation. I just think it is strange now that people are concerned with the visitation rights of Ms. Rowe. Who was concerned while Michael was alive and didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t she basically take money from him for those children? If true, why the sympathy for her after the fact?

Anna, we don’t know the details, but how powerful could a woman be against someone who had money, the best lawyers, maybe a reporter or two on the payroll, and the poll of American public against her? I want to give Debbie the benefit of doubt. In fact, MSNBC has said that she was not seeking custody (at least at this point) but wants visitaion time with the children.

Michael Jackson’s music was important in my life (dancing), and my children’s. He was a musical genius and great entertainer. But he had some major issues which I was not comfortable with.

I havenà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seen him for a couple of years, but either he is an excellent actor as I stated above, or a changed man. He was never anything but sweet, I never saw him in a bad mood, and he always voluntarily spoke endearingly of Michael. The last time I saw him he was preparing to meet Michael in Europe. RIP Michael.

There are those who are beloved by peeps in the outside world, but yet behave completely differently within the confines of their own home. It’s not acting. It’s the typical behavior of a narcissist.

OJ, for instance was considered a “good guy” by most of his colleagues…

I do not know much about Joe Jackson. Here is a 2005 photo of him holding part of Michael’s hand.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7181495/

Ted Bundy too, just saying. His charm was a big asset.

That said, not to say that Joe hasn’t mellowed and buried the hatchet with some or all of his children – some of these guys do mellow if not completely change, I have witnessed this myself- grandchildren often are the catalyst to bridge that rift.

I mean he lost control of all his kids a long time ago. And Joe was probably not much worse than most stage parents who push or pushed their kids too hard, whether that is coming from a good place – desire for their children to reach the full potential of their talent and live a better life, or a selfish intent or both. See Simpson, Spears, Lohan, Barrymore.

Tonight’s BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards show is reportedly being overhauled to include tributes to Michael Jackson.

The moving truck thing doesnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t seem strange to me. It is a rented home and the home isnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t a crime scene. Janet appeared to be one of the people supervising and sheà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s the last Jackson Ià ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢d suspect of being opportunistic right now. Most likely they wanted to get the kids things and prevent the owners or staff from pilfering items for eBay.

I agree about the moving trucks. The first of the month is this Wed. Rent is due again. $100,000. a month is a lot of money. And I’ve read where when rich people die, the maid or butler steals them blind. Get it for the kids before the hired help steal it.

The kids should NOT go to Debbie Roweà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦theyà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢ve had no contact; what judge would possibly give them to a stranger? The only Jackson you donà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t hear much about is MJà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s sister Rebbie. Maybe since she stays out of the press thatà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢s a good sign of stability. Certainly not Joe and Katherineà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬ ¦Joe obviously canà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t raise kids well and Katherine apparently did nothing to stop the abuse.

I too believe that Rebbie Jackson should get the kids.
She was married and out of the house before all the weird stuff happened. She has 3 kids of her own and all are well balanced.

I see nothing wrong with the moving trucks. In fact, one reporter said there were dolls and toys being moved. After all, how much time was there to get the children’s belongings and Michael’s things? Plus, if Katherine doesn’t get that money out of there, the owners will find it for themselves.

We may be surprised at what is in Michael’s will and guardianship requests. Usually there are at least two parties listed. The first may not be around, in the hospital, died, etc. Then the children would go to the second listed. However, as mentioned children are not property and the judge will do what is best for the children and keep all three together. This is so important for the little one who needs to be with his brother and sister.

My only hope is that the children will not be told things that are not true. They will need guidance. I don’t go along with, “The children are upset, but they’re fine.”

Pictures are now surfacing of Michael’s kids. They are beautiful children. I find it so sad that Michael spent so much effort in trying to protect them from the media with masks etc., and now as soon as he is gone, pictures are showing up. Very sad.

Just as an aside, as I was looking at the pictures, I noticed how fair skinned the children appear to be. Michael stated on an interview once that Blanket’s Mom was an anonymous donor, but he said she was African American. Blanket does not look African American at all. Even the interviewer pointed that out to Michael. I just can’t imagine all the crap that is going to start surfacing for months to come from all the people that knew Michael and were sworn to secrecy. A lot of it will be from scorned people and Michael will never be able to defend himself and we will probably never know the entire truth about any of it. Crappy and opportunistic people will be coming out of the woodwork. I think all the stuff about to come out will be sadder than the day he actually died. I hope and pray that it won’t be. I feel so sad for his kids right now, having to deal with the death of their father and then all the crap that is about to come out from all of his “so called friends”.

The story by the nanny mentioned earlier is here if anyone is interested –
http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article6591123.ece

No one seems to be come out of this well, from his mother who appeared to be more interested in Michael’s money than the welfare of his children, to Jermaine Jackson who drew Michael to his rather dubious Muslim world (the Nation of Islam appeared to have ripped him off quite seriously), to the people who leeched off him (apparently he only got 200K out of a 1 million dollars fee). The nanny, having been with Michael for such a long time, would know a lot of secrets (and the article suggests she can name names), and is probably the only who doesn’t a great vested interest in keeping those secrets quiet. I’m sure there is also self-interest on her part, perhaps she is also settling some score, but it would really be interesting if she decides to spill all, if the family doesn’t decide to buy her silence that is.

Of course none of us here know the entire situation. I just think it is strange now that people are concerned with the visitation rights of Ms. Rowe. Who was concerned while Michael was alive and didnà ¢Ã¢â€š ¬Ã¢â€ž ¢t she basically take money from him for those children? If true, why the sympathy for her after the fact?

Anna, we don’t know the details, but how powerful could a woman be against someone who had money, the best lawyers, maybe a reporter or two on the payroll, and the poll of American public against her?

GrammieKari: I didn’t mean to sound cold-hearted in my post. I am a grandma too and there is no money, no person in the world with enough power to take away a child of mine. Just a personal thing, I guess.

I was wondering how often she saw the children, then I read that she hadn’t seen them for a very long time. Therefore, even tho she is the biological mother (who gave up her rights), how could a court return the children to her after all this time? It would be like giving them to a complete stranger!

mj
Jun 28th, 2009 at 12:18 pm

There are those who are beloved by peeps in the outside world, but yet behave completely differently within the confines of their own home. It’s not acting. It’s the typical behavior of a narcissist.

OJ, for instance was considered a ‘good guy’  by most of his colleagues’ ¦

Yes MJ, I know you are absolutely correct in this. It’s just so hard when you deal with someone’s sweet, fatherly side i.e., Joe, and still have to know that it is probably just a facade and there is a real monster inside, same with O.J. I’m sure. My soft-side prefers to remember the sweet Joe, it’s just me.

HappyDaisy
Jun 28th, 2009 at 12:23 pm

I do not know much about Joe Jackson. Here is a 2005 photo of him holding part of Michael’s hand. http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7181495/

HappyDaisy: This is the Joe Jackson that I had contact with. That pic brought tears to my eyes. Perhaps he changed in his latter years, perhaps I am blind, who knows? But I just love that pic. I retired so I never saw Joe again after he promised me an autographed pic and cd from Michael. I would have loved them.

Many of you will think I’m crazy but I’ll never be convinced that Michael was a pedophile. I watched a lot of Geraldo Thursday night and he spent a lot of time with Michael during those times. He is convinced to this day that MJ was railroaded. I’ve always thought that myself. My personal belief is that the whole pedophile thing started small with a person who thought it would be a great way to extort money from him and others just jumped on the bandwagon.

Now my heart breaks for his children because by all accounts he was an amazing father. I do hope that the biological mother has no claim since she was willing to walk away. No amount of money or anything else could ever compel me to walk away and sign away the rights to my children and the fact that she did gives me bad vibes about the kind of parent she would be.

The whole thing is terribly sad. I’ve been in a funk ever since the news came out. I loved Michael’s music and maintain that he was one of the greatest talents we’ll ever see. RIP.

anna in vegas I retired so I never saw Joe again after he promised me an autographed pic and cd from Michael. I would have loved them.
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Did he not give you the cd and picture he promised you? Or did he just mail it?