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Michael Jackson Accused Of Molesting Choreographer Wade Robson

May 8, 2013 07:21 AM

michael-jackson-molest-230.jpgMichael Jackson has been been posthumously accused of molesting choreographer Wade Robson, who was worked with stars like Usher, 'N Sync and Britney Spears (and reportedly caused her split with Justin Timberlake).

Robson testified during Jackson's 2005 molestation trial but denied that the singer had ever molested him. However, TMZ reports that a member of Jackson's staff testified that she saw the King of Pop in the shower with Robson when he was just 8 or 9 years old.

According to legal documents, Robson is now asking for money from the Michael Jackson Estate for "childhood sexual abuse." Robson reportedly met Jackson when he was 5, and he had a handful of sleepovers at Jackson's Neverland Ranch, which allegedly continued until he was 14.

In 2003, Robson choreographed a "Tribute to Michael Jackson" on his MTV show, The Wade Robson Project, and after the singer passed away in 2009, he said in a statement that he "has been a close friend of mine for 20 years. His music, his movement, his personal words of inspiration and encouragement and his unconditional love will live inside of me forever. I will miss him immeasurably, but I know that he is now at peace and enchanting the heavens with a melody and a moonwalk."

Wonder why he's just now coming out with the allegations?




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Michael Jackson's Family Goes Up Against AEG Live In Wrongful Death Suit

Apr 2, 2013 10:46 AM

michael-jackson-trial-230.jpgMichael Jackson's wrongful death trial kicks off today, and his mother Katherine (along with his three children, Paris, Prince and Blanket) are seeking $40 billion in damages from AEG Live.

The Jacksons claim the company negligently hired and supervised Dr. Conrad Murray, who they blame for the king of pop's lethal Propofol overdose. The Jacksons plan to argue that AEG Live had a responsibility to monitor Murray, but there is quite a bit of evidence indicating that the pop star had a problem with drugs long before Murray came along. TMZ reports that Jackson had at least 19 aliases to get prescription drugs from different doctors, and he would even shop around for medical professionals who would administer Propofol.

"I don’t know how you can’t look to Mr. Jackson’s responsibility there," AEG lawyer Marvin Putnam said. “He was a grown man.” Putnam was interviewed for the CNN documentary Michael Jackson: The Final Days, which premieres at 10pm Friday. "Mr. Jackson is a person who was known to doctor shop,” Putnam added. “He was known to be someone who would tell one doctor one thing and another doctor something else."




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Katherine Jackson Files Court Papers Asking Judge To Grant Her Grandson $9K A Month For Child Support

Mar 13, 2013 09:00 AM

katherine-jackson-court.jpgKatherine Jackson filed court papers asking for her grandson TJ to be paid $9,000 per month from the Michael Jackson Estate to look after the late pop star's three children.

Katherine and TJ serve as the guardians of Prince Michael, 16, Paris, 15, and Blanket, 11, and according to the documents, Katherine claims TJ initially rejected the figure, instead settling for a salary comparable to what the kids' nanny makes.

Katherine noted in the papers that TJ spends around 300 hours per week with the kids, taking them to appointments and activities including karate and guitar lessons, helping them with homework and attending school functions.

TJ was appointed as co-guardian earlier this year after the family grew concerned about 82-year-old Katherine's stability. A judge has yet to rule on the case.




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Rebbie Jackson's Husband Dies After Battle With Cancer

Jan 9, 2013 01:20 PM

rebbiejacksonpic230crop.jpgRebbie Jackson's husband, Nathaniel Brown, has passed away after a long battle with cancer.

Michael Jackson's eldest sister and her late husband, who passed on Sunday, were childhood sweethearts and tied the knot back in 1968.

The two had three children together ... Stacee, 40, Yashi, 35 and Austin, 27.

Austin posted the following on Twitter:

    "Thank you all for the amazing love you have been giving me and my family.”



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X17 EXCLUSIVE - Michael Jackson's Father Joe Suffers Stroke

Nov 29, 2012 12:50 PM

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X17online can exclusively report that Joe Jackson has suffered a stroke.

We've been told by family members that Michael Jackson's 84-year-old father is now being treated at the hospital. Our Jackson family source confirms that Joe is currently "doing well" and is in stable condition.

This isn't the first medical scare for the Jackson family. Katherine Jackson reportedly suffered a mini stroke before her getaway to Arizona a few months back.

Also back in June 2010, Randy Jackson was admitted to the hospital after experiencing chest pains. Following extensive testing, including stress tests, Randy was released.




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X17 EXCLUSIVE - Randy Jackson Wins Child Support Battle Against Alejandra Jackson

Sep 18, 2012 11:00 AM

jackson092610_03_X17crop230.jpgA Los Angeles Superior Court judge has ruled in favor of Randy Jackson in a long and bitter child support battle with his ex Alejandra Jackson.

Court papers revealed that Alejandra waited until after the children were adults and then tried to seek to enforce over a half a million dollars in unpaid child support.

In denying the claim for support, the court found that Randy Jackson had never been served with the summons and complaint and set aside the default judgment

Randy tells X17online exclusively:

    "There are no winners or losers. Anytime chlidren are involved, it's a difficult situation, however, the truth has come out. I want to thank my friends and loved ones for being supportive and hanging in there with me through the ordeal."

Alejandra has yet to issue a statement. Click thru to see the court docs.




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Emails From Michael Jackson's Final Days Show Singer Was A "Basket Case"

Sep 3, 2012 09:50 AM

michaeljackson230.jpg New details about the days leading up to Michael Jackson's passing are starting to emerge in the wake of two pending lawsuits over his death.

According to a series of emails published by the Los Angeles Times, AEG executives were well aware that the King of Pop wasn't in a physical or mental state to handle the scheduled world tour that would have grossed an estimated $132 million. Describing him as a "basket case" and in a "weakened and troubled state" in the days leading up to the tour, executives chose to ignore the warning signs and scrambled to cover up the pop superstar's troubling behavior.

Jackson signed the deal for the world tour in January 2009, promising a "first-class performance," and it was understood that if he was unable to fulfill his contract, AEG would take the profits of his music catalog to recoup their financial losses. The company covered their bases extensively, even providing false information about Jackson's health in an attempt to score a $17.5 million insurance policy on the performance.

One email from AEG Live exec Paul Gongaware to music promoter Randy Phillips read:

    "We are holding all the risk. We let Mikey know just what this will cost him in terms of him making money... We cannot be forced into stopping this, which MJ will try to do because he is lazy and constantly changes his mind to fit his immediate wants."

Although AEG claimed Jackson was "healthy," "sane" and focused, the 51-year-old's erratic behavior indicated otherwise. The day Jackson was to announce the tour during a London news conference, emails between execs indicate Jackson was intoxicated and "scared to death" over the attention. After refusing to leave his hotel suite, MJ's managers had to dress the "Thriller" star and he was 90 minutes late to the scheduled event.

After a series of missed rehearsals, trouble learning routines, and an inability to sing live at times, the show's musical director warned of the potential crisis on the horizon.

He cautioned execs:

    "MJ is not in shape enough yet to sing this stuff live and dance at the same time."

Kenny Ortega, the show director and close confidante of Jackson for over twenty years, divulged to promoter Phillips his assessment of the Grammy winner's condition.

    "There are strong signs of paranoia, anxiety and obsessive-like behavior. I think the very best thing we can do is get a top psychiatrist in to evaluate him ASAP. It is like there are two people there. One (deep inside) trying to hold on to what he was and still can be and not wanting us to quit him, and the other in this weakened and troubled state. I believe we need professional guidance in this matter."

Lloyd's Of London, the show's insurers, are readying to sue AEG, as they believe the company provided false claims about the singer's health. Jackson's heirs have also filed a wrongful-death suit against the company, claiming that they pressured the singer into the 50-show tour knowing full well he couldn't handle it.

What an unfortunate situation for all involved. Rest in peace MJ.




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X17 EXCLUSIVE - Janet Jackson's Attorney Tells X17 The Investigation Into Michael's "Invalid" Will Continues

Aug 3, 2012 06:40 PM

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X17online has exclusively obtained a letter from Janet Jackson's attorney, on behalf of Janet, Randy and Rebbie Jackson. The letter states that the three siblings will continue investigating the validity of Michael's will.

The letter from attorney Blair G. Brown goes as follows:

    "Since the loss of Michael, Janet, Randy and Rebbie's principal concern has been and continues to be for the safety and wellbeing of Michael's children, their mother Katherine Jackson, and the entire family. Unfortunately, those people have been harmed by the actions of the executors of Michael's estate - John Branca and John McClain, the estate's lawyer Howard Weitzman, and those installed and paid to do their bidding.

    The negative media campaign generated by the executors and their agents has been relentless. In recent weeks, the media has received proposterous reports - all now proven to be false - of a purported kidnapping of Katherine Jackson and of physical and verbal abuse of a child. The exectors and their agents also recently issued a notice barring Janet, Randy and Rebbie from visiting their 82 year old mother and Michael's children. The effect of that notice not only is to damage fundamental family relationships, it is also to isolate Katherine Jackson from anyone questioning the validity of Michael's will.

    The actions of the executors and those working for them can only be understood in light of the questions about the will raised by Janet, Randy and Rebbie. The executors have never explained how Michael could have signed his will in California on a date that irrefutable evidence establishes he was in New York.

    It is important to stress that Janet, Randy and Rebbie have questioned the validity of the will with no financial motive whatsoever - they stand to gain nothing financially by a finding that the will is invalid. That point is worth repeating - they stand to gain nothing financially by a finding that the will is invalid. Michael's children will be the beneficiaries of Michael's estate. What will be gained by a finding of invalidity is that the executors will be replaced and the estate and the guardianship will be managed in a manner that is in the best interests of his children, which is what Michael wanted. The individuals who have the most to lose by a finding that the will is invalid are, of course, the executors and those on the executors' payroll.

    Janet, Randy and Rebbie will continue to press forward in their search for the truth in order to carry out the wishes of their brother Michael."

We've reached out to the executors for comment, but have yet to hear back.




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