Jose F Vallejos, an LA taxpayer, is suing Michael Jackson's estate for $3.3M.
Mr Vallejos claims that this represents the money spent by the city of Los Angeles for costs including police overtime and sanitation, when a memorial was held for Jackson at the Staples Center.
Mr Vallejos claims that Jackson's estate benefited from the use of public resources that amounted to an illegal gift of public funds.
His claim states that the money should be returned to the city treasury.
His claim ignores the fact that local hotels etc did well out of the people who visited from out of town to attend the event; ie the event generated revenue for the city.
Showing posts with label memorial. Show all posts
Showing posts with label memorial. Show all posts
Monday, January 11, 2010
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Civil and Criminal Probe
Carmen Trutanich, city attorney for Los Angeles, has launched a "civil and criminal" probe into the $1.4M expenditures incurred by LA for the Michael Jackson memorial on 7 July.
Attorney Trutanich told Los Angeles city councillors:
"Our investigation has taken an unanticipated turn."
Correspondence has been exchanged with AEG Live, the Jackson promoters that own the Staples Center in LA, wrt monies spent.
Attorney Trutanich told Los Angeles city councillors:
"Our investigation has taken an unanticipated turn."
Correspondence has been exchanged with AEG Live, the Jackson promoters that own the Staples Center in LA, wrt monies spent.
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Memorial Concert
Randy Phillips, CEO of AEG, has suggested that there may be a memorial concert for the late Michael Jackson at the O2 arena on August 29 (Jackson's birthday).
Phillips spoke on BBC6:
"The number one item I'm discussing is presenting This Is It the production, hopefully with the Jacksons and maybe Janet, and other artists."
Phillips spoke on BBC6:
"The number one item I'm discussing is presenting This Is It the production, hopefully with the Jacksons and maybe Janet, and other artists."
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
1 Billion
An estimated 1 billion people around the world watched Michael Jackson's memorial service yesterday, ironically achieving viewing numbers in death what he didn't achieve in life.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Michael Jackson's Memorial Service Live Feed
Watch live feed of Michael Jackson's memorial service here.
The Michael Jackson Memorial live stream will start at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PST on Tuesday, July 7th:
The Michael Jackson Memorial live stream will start at 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PST on Tuesday, July 7th:
Crackdown on Touts
Unsurprisingly the tickets for the funeral/memorial of the late Michael Jackson, to be held today in Los Angeles, are being touted on the net for staggering sums of up to $25K.
Craigslist and eBay state that, when a tout is flagged by other users, they are pulling the adverts as soon as they can.
Over 1.6M applied for the 17,500 free tickets.
The service will be streamed live on the net. It is expected that the online demand to view the service live will slow down the net quite noticeably.
Craigslist and eBay state that, when a tout is flagged by other users, they are pulling the adverts as soon as they can.
Over 1.6M applied for the 17,500 free tickets.
The service will be streamed live on the net. It is expected that the online demand to view the service live will slow down the net quite noticeably.
Monday, July 06, 2009
Going Like Hot Cakes
The Telegraph reports that over 1.2 million people had entered the global online lottery for the 17,500 available tickets for the late Michael Jackson's memorial service, 24 hours after the website for applications opened.
Applications are being received at a rate of around 50,000 per hour, or more than 800 per minute.
Doubtless many of these free tickets will end up being sold by touts.
Good luck to the police trying to control the crowd at the service!
In other news, it seems that (in order to facilitate further tests) Jackson's body will be buried without its brain.
Applications are being received at a rate of around 50,000 per hour, or more than 800 per minute.
Doubtless many of these free tickets will end up being sold by touts.
Good luck to the police trying to control the crowd at the service!
In other news, it seems that (in order to facilitate further tests) Jackson's body will be buried without its brain.
Saturday, July 04, 2009
AEG Live Denies Bankruptcy
AEG Live, the promoter of the late Michael Jackson's O2 residency, has denied that it is standing on the edge of bankruptcy.
They cite the fact that they will be able to make money out of DVD sales of Jackson rehearsing, a possible 9 month tribute and some insurance recovery of monies expended (not lost revenue).
Wrt insurance, it may well be that the policy will be void if the autopsy indicates that Jackson was under the influence of drugs or had a medical condition.
Meanwhile, AEG Live are offering fans that chance to acquire free tickets for the memorial service. As there is expected to be a massive oversubscription, the tickets will be allocated by a draw.
Initially only US fans were allowed to apply for these tickets, until a British tabloid kicked up a fuss and forced AEG into a U turn allowing non US fans to apply as well.
They cite the fact that they will be able to make money out of DVD sales of Jackson rehearsing, a possible 9 month tribute and some insurance recovery of monies expended (not lost revenue).
Wrt insurance, it may well be that the policy will be void if the autopsy indicates that Jackson was under the influence of drugs or had a medical condition.
Meanwhile, AEG Live are offering fans that chance to acquire free tickets for the memorial service. As there is expected to be a massive oversubscription, the tickets will be allocated by a draw.
Initially only US fans were allowed to apply for these tickets, until a British tabloid kicked up a fuss and forced AEG into a U turn allowing non US fans to apply as well.
Friday, July 03, 2009
Michael Jackson's Funeral
Reports currently indicate, be advised that this is a very "fluid" story, that Michael Jackson's funeral will be held on Tuesday at the Staples Centre (owned by AEG the promoters of Jackson's O2 residency), the home of LA Lakers in Los Angeles.
The stadium can hold up to 20,000 people, with the option for large television screens to be placed outside for thousands of other fans to watch. Apparently, 11,000 free tickets will be made available.
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which hosted the 1984 Olympic Games and can hold 92,000 people, has also emerged as a possible venue for a memorial.
Seemingly Michael Jackson will be buried in a solid bronze, gold-plated coffin worth $25K.
The stadium can hold up to 20,000 people, with the option for large television screens to be placed outside for thousands of other fans to watch. Apparently, 11,000 free tickets will be made available.
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, which hosted the 1984 Olympic Games and can hold 92,000 people, has also emerged as a possible venue for a memorial.
Seemingly Michael Jackson will be buried in a solid bronze, gold-plated coffin worth $25K.
Thursday, July 02, 2009
Jackson Memorial Cancelled
Unsurprisingly ghoulish plans to display Michael Jackson's corpse in a glass coffin, and bury him at Neverland appear to have been nixed.
It seems that the Jackson family have been unable to obtain permission to bury him on private property.
It seems that the Jackson family have been unable to obtain permission to bury him on private property.
Monday, January 16, 2006
Animal Cruelty Allegations
Michael Jackson has been accused of animal cruelty at Neverland.
PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals the animal rights activists, have demanded a probe into the conditions at Neverland.
PETA claim that giraffes, elephants and other creatures are imprisoned in squalid and cramped surroundings. They also make claims, allegedly backed by photos, that the poor animals have to live in their own faeces.
Lisa Wathne, of PETA, said:
"These photos make it clear that the animals are being held in what can only be described as cruel conditions.
They are abysmal and little more than holding cells. My message to Michael Jackson would be to close this place down and relocate the animals to an accredited zoo or sanctuary."
PETA has written to the U.S. Department of Agriculture asking it to launch an investigation into conditions.
As if to add to the animals' alleged woes, employees at Neverland claim that the feed supply is fast running out.
One of the remaining Neverland staff is quoted as saying:
"Most of the staff have gone. Hundreds of people used to work here - now there are only ten or so.
The electricity is only on in some parts of the house. Some rooms have been stripped of everything. Neverland is falling apart."
Jackson is also being sued by Martin Dinnes, owner of Dinnes Memorial Veterinary Hospital, for £51K in unpaid bills.
Brian Oxman, Jackson's lawyer, stated:
"Michael Jackson does not wish to comment on this story."
PETA, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals the animal rights activists, have demanded a probe into the conditions at Neverland.
PETA claim that giraffes, elephants and other creatures are imprisoned in squalid and cramped surroundings. They also make claims, allegedly backed by photos, that the poor animals have to live in their own faeces.
Lisa Wathne, of PETA, said:
"These photos make it clear that the animals are being held in what can only be described as cruel conditions.
They are abysmal and little more than holding cells. My message to Michael Jackson would be to close this place down and relocate the animals to an accredited zoo or sanctuary."
PETA has written to the U.S. Department of Agriculture asking it to launch an investigation into conditions.
As if to add to the animals' alleged woes, employees at Neverland claim that the feed supply is fast running out.
One of the remaining Neverland staff is quoted as saying:
"Most of the staff have gone. Hundreds of people used to work here - now there are only ten or so.
The electricity is only on in some parts of the house. Some rooms have been stripped of everything. Neverland is falling apart."
Jackson is also being sued by Martin Dinnes, owner of Dinnes Memorial Veterinary Hospital, for £51K in unpaid bills.
Brian Oxman, Jackson's lawyer, stated:
"Michael Jackson does not wish to comment on this story."
Tuesday, January 10, 2006
Jackson To Be Sued by Vet
Now there's a headline I didn't expect to write!
It seems that the veterinarian who cares for Michael Jackson's menagerie of exotic animals at Neverland is going to sue Jackson for unpaid bills.
Martin Dinnes, owner of Dinnes Memorial Veterinary Hospital, alleges that Jackson owes nearly $100K in unpaid bills.
Dinnes helped Jackson build up his collection of flamingoes, giraffes, elephants and orangutans.
I pity the poor animals.
It seems that the veterinarian who cares for Michael Jackson's menagerie of exotic animals at Neverland is going to sue Jackson for unpaid bills.
Martin Dinnes, owner of Dinnes Memorial Veterinary Hospital, alleges that Jackson owes nearly $100K in unpaid bills.
Dinnes helped Jackson build up his collection of flamingoes, giraffes, elephants and orangutans.
I pity the poor animals.
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