Debbie Rowe, Michael Jackson's ex wife, has been awarded $27K against Rebecca White who claimed in interviews after Jackson's death that Rowe was only interested in getting money from Jackson's family and wasn't interested in gaining custody of her two children.
Rowe sued White (originally for $500K), White never answered the complaint.
Thursday, March 04, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Timeline Changed
The media reports that Dr Conrad Murray (Michael Jackson's doctor) has changed his story of events leading up to Jackson's death.
Murray first told the authorities that he administered propofol to Jackson at 10.50am, before leaving the room for several minutes to visit the toilet.
After unsuccessfully attempting to revive Jackson, it is thought that Murray did not call emergency services until 12.21pm.
Speculation is that Murray will admit that he failed to check on Jackson two minutes after giving him the medication.
Murray first told the authorities that he administered propofol to Jackson at 10.50am, before leaving the room for several minutes to visit the toilet.
After unsuccessfully attempting to revive Jackson, it is thought that Murray did not call emergency services until 12.21pm.
Speculation is that Murray will admit that he failed to check on Jackson two minutes after giving him the medication.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Voicemail Leaked
A voicemail made by Dr Conrad Murray (Michael Jackson's doctor) in the final minutes of Jackson's life has been leaked to the media.
In it Dr Murray is heard calmly calling another patient, and saying:
"This is Doctor Murray, Bob. Hi, how are you? Sorry I missed you. Just wanted to talk to you about your results of the EECP.
You did quite well on the study. We would love to continue to see you as a patient even though I may have to be absent from my practice for, uh, because of an overseas sabbatical."
As to whether the calmness displayed is good or bad for Murray as he faces trial, depends very much on whether you are viewing it from the perspective of the defence or prosecution.
In it Dr Murray is heard calmly calling another patient, and saying:
"This is Doctor Murray, Bob. Hi, how are you? Sorry I missed you. Just wanted to talk to you about your results of the EECP.
You did quite well on the study. We would love to continue to see you as a patient even though I may have to be absent from my practice for, uh, because of an overseas sabbatical."
As to whether the calmness displayed is good or bad for Murray as he faces trial, depends very much on whether you are viewing it from the perspective of the defence or prosecution.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Dr Conrad Murray Charged
Dr Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's former doctor, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter over the death of Jackson.
Dr Murray has denied the charge, a judge must now decide whether to proceed to trial.
If convicted he could go to jail for up to four years.
Joe Jackson is having none of it, and later told Larry King:
"I don't like those charges. He (Murray) got off too easy in court. Justice, to me, would be the murder charge.
I'm looking for justice for my son. For me he's just the fall guy. There's other people, I think, involved with this whole thing. I think if he's (Murray) interrogated, he would come clean and tell everything he knows."
Dr Murray has denied the charge, a judge must now decide whether to proceed to trial.
If convicted he could go to jail for up to four years.
Joe Jackson is having none of it, and later told Larry King:
"I don't like those charges. He (Murray) got off too easy in court. Justice, to me, would be the murder charge.
I'm looking for justice for my son. For me he's just the fall guy. There's other people, I think, involved with this whole thing. I think if he's (Murray) interrogated, he would come clean and tell everything he knows."
Monday, February 08, 2010
Already Judged
Dr Conrad Murray's lawyers have said they expect a single charge of involuntary manslaughter against their client, wrt the death of Michael Jackson.
Despite delays last week, it is expected that Dr Murray will surrender to police this week.
In the minds of some of Jackson's more "excitable" fans (who have mounted a campaign for Murray to be arrested with handcuffs) the Doctor has already been tried, and found guilty.
Despite delays last week, it is expected that Dr Murray will surrender to police this week.
In the minds of some of Jackson's more "excitable" fans (who have mounted a campaign for Murray to be arrested with handcuffs) the Doctor has already been tried, and found guilty.
Friday, February 05, 2010
Murray Not To Surrender To Police
Contrary to reports yesterday, it seems that the late Michael Jackson's doctor (Dr Conrad Murray) will not surrender to police today.
It seems that there has been a breakdown in negotiations between prosecutors and police over whether he will be arrested in handcuffs or not.
It seems that there has been a breakdown in negotiations between prosecutors and police over whether he will be arrested in handcuffs or not.
Thursday, February 04, 2010
Murray To Surrender To Police
It is reported that Dr Conrad Murray, the late Michael Jackson's doctor, is planning to surrender to police in Los Angeles tomorrow morning.
He is expected to be charged over Jackson's death.
He is expected to be charged over Jackson's death.
Monday, January 11, 2010
Taxpayer Sues Jackson Estate
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Out of The Woodwork They Come
As noted earlier, death has offered Michael Jackson no respite from those who claim to be his creditors.
It also seems that death is offering no respite from some of his ex "wives".
The media report that Shellie Doreen Smith claims that she and Jackson were secretly married in a New York hotel, at some stage in the 1970's.
Unsurprisingly, she now wants her share of Jackson's estate.
Oddly enough though, Smith is having a little trouble remembering when the wedding took place.
It also seems that death is offering no respite from some of his ex "wives".
The media report that Shellie Doreen Smith claims that she and Jackson were secretly married in a New York hotel, at some stage in the 1970's.
Unsurprisingly, she now wants her share of Jackson's estate.
Oddly enough though, Smith is having a little trouble remembering when the wedding took place.
Monday, January 04, 2010
Death Offers No Respite From Creditors
Even in death, Michael Jackson is being pursued by his creditors.
The media reports that a variety of creditors have lodged claims against Jackson's estate, totalling approximately $20M, since Jackson died last year.
The media reports that a variety of creditors have lodged claims against Jackson's estate, totalling approximately $20M, since Jackson died last year.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Michael Jackson's DNA
In October I wrote, in relation to the auction of Michael Jackson's singed hair, that:
"Reports that the buyer intends to clone them are of course utter nonsense."
It seems that my ironical comment proved to be correct.
According to media reports, DNA samples taken from Jackson's hair have been used to create a new perfume. The company producing this monstrosity, My DNA Fragrance, claims it can engineer scents from genetic codes.
"Reports that the buyer intends to clone them are of course utter nonsense."
It seems that my ironical comment proved to be correct.
According to media reports, DNA samples taken from Jackson's hair have been used to create a new perfume. The company producing this monstrosity, My DNA Fragrance, claims it can engineer scents from genetic codes.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Mask Sale
The media report that Eric Muhammad, a former bodyguard of Michael Jackson, has been trying to sell a surgical face mask once worn by Jackson for around $150K.
Why would anyone be so stupid as to pay $150K for this?
Cloning perhaps?
Why would anyone be so stupid as to pay $150K for this?
Cloning perhaps?
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