Michael Jackson Estate Blasts MSNBC Over Dr. Murray Documentary: Do Not Air It!
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EXCLUSIVE DOCUMENTS: Katherine Jackson Slams Executors Of Michael's Estate -- Read Her Declaration
Posted on Apr 12, 2011 @ 08:35AM - 6 comments
Katherine Jackson is making some very shocking claims in a sworn declaration in connection with a lawsuit involving a charity that her superstar son Michael had been involved with prior to his death, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned.
Michael Jackson's Estate Files Papers To Kick Jermaine's Baby Mama Out Of Home
Posted on Jan 07, 2011 @ 04:15AM - 1 comment
Jermaine Jackson's baby mama, Alejandra, is wanted out of the Jackson family homestead in Encino, California -- and now the estate of his late brother is joining the fight.
In court papers filed in Los Angeles, the estate asks a judge to remove Alejandra, along with Jaafar, Jermajesty, Genevieve, Donte and Randy Jr., from the home -- citing that they're not beneficiaries of the King of Pop's will.
Heal The World Organization Ordered To Stop Exploiting Michael Jackson's Name
Posted on Apr 27, 2010 @ 07:44AM - Add a comment
The executors of Michael Jackson's estate, John Branca and John McClain, went to federal court recently to stop a group, Heal The World, from exploiting Michael Jackson's name.
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United States District Court Judge Dolly M. Gee granted the request on April 23rd for a preliminary injunction enjoining Heal The World Foundation from further exploiting Michael Jackson's image, name and likeness and also from using any Michael Jackson trademarks.
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The injunction is the result from a lawsuit filed on September 29, 2009 in the United States District Court in Los Angeles.
The lawsuit targeted Melissa Johnson of the Palm Springs area who had been using the Heal The World name.
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Michael Jackson did have a Heal the World Foundation, it had been inactive for many years prior to his death on June 25th.
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Judge Gee wrote in her order that Johnson's entities "convey to consumers a false affiliation with Michael Jackson and have in fact, misled consumers into believing that Defendants are are associated with Michael Jackson or Jackson's foundations.
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"Michael had no ties to this Heal the World Foundation," Vincent Chieffo, attorney for the estate tells RadarOnline.com. "We believe the court made the correct decision to protect Michael's fans from being misled into believing they are either contributing to either an official Michael Jackson charity or one of his causes."
Michael Jackson Estate Hopes Justice Will Be Done
Posted on Feb 08, 2010 @ 03:30PM - 2 comments
Howard Weitzman, the attorney representing John Branca and John McClain, Special Administrators for the Estate of the late superstar Michael Jackson, released a statement Monday following Dr. Conrad Murray’s appearance in court.
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“Sadly, today’s events are a painful reminder of Michael’s untimely passing last June 25 and the deep personal loss we continue to share with his fans, his friends, and especially his family and children,” the statement says. “We hope justice will be done. During the years the world was blessed to have known him, Michael chose to use his gifts and artistry to give people hope, to comfort those in need and to spread messages of unity and peace. Because of that legacy he left behind, we believe that in years to come Michael will be remembered far more for the remarkable things he did with his life than for the tragedy of his death.”
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Judge Schwartz also placed limitations on Murray's medical practice, ruling that he can't use or prescribe any anesthetic or Propofol. He also barred Murray from giving any heavy sedation meds. Murray can prescribe anxiety medications. The limitations are in place anywhere Murray is licensed to practice.
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As RadarOnline.com previously reported Murray was arraigned Monday at LAX Court in Los Angeles and charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the the death of his former patient. Murray pleaded not guilty and was released on $75,000 bail.
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Following the DA’s concerns that Murray may be a flight risk, Judge Keith Schwartz ruled that Murray's passport must be turned over, but didn't place travel restrictions within the US.
Judge Schwartz also placed limitations on Murray's medical practice, ruling that he can't use or prescribe any anesthetic, including Propofol. He also barred Murray from giving any heavy sedation meds. The limitations are in place anywhere Murray is licensed to practice.
Murray is ordered to next appear in court on April 5th.
Michael Jacksons Estate Administrators Ask For Cut Of The Profits
Posted on Jan 22, 2010 @ 02:45PM - 3 comments
Michael Jackson’s estate administrators are asking for ten percent of the profits earned by the entertainer’s work.
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John Branca and John McCalin filed a document on Friday with the Los Angeles Superior Court asking for compensation which excludes the profits from the This Is It documentary (which is supposed to pay a debt owed to AEG), non-entertainment related investments and the interest from Jackson’s Sony/ATV music catalogue.
“The Special Administrators propose that they be compensated for their services in operating the MJJ Business in a total amount equal to 10% of the gross entertainment industry-related income received by the Estate, including its entities,” the papers read. “This compensation will also cover and include general entertainment legal services performed by the Ziffren Firm, excluding trademark, copyright, litigation, finance,
corporate, real estate, production legal work for film and tv production, guild/union/labor work bankruptcy and tax matters (which services will be performed by counsel other than the Ziffren Firm).”
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To bolster their case, Branca and McClain pointed out that other administrators of estates comparable to Jackson’s (like the estats of Janis Joplin, Otis Redding, Jim Morrison of the Doors) and have received profits ranging from fifteen to twenty-five percent.
The two also filed documents this week opposing Jackson’s father Joe’s request to receive an allowance from the estate.
Joe Jackson Files Appeal
Posted on Nov 16, 2009 @ 06:15PM - 8 comments
Joe Jackson isn’t giving up the fight against his late son’s estate.
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Joe has filed legal papers challenging the decision to throw out his earlier challenge to Michael’s will.
Joe Jackson Has “No Standing” To Contest Michael Jackson Estate
Joe claims Michael’s name was forged on the will and also wants John Branca and John McClain removed as executors.
Michael Jackson Estate Executors Made Official
Posted on Nov 12, 2009 @ 03:38PM - Add a comment
A judge officially approved John Branca and John McClain as the executors of Michael Jackson’s estate on Thursday.
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Michael Jackson's longtime trusted advisors have been appointed co-executors and have been granted limited authority. The appointment expires on January 4th 2010.
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On Tuesday a judge decided that Michael’s father Joe had no authority to challenge the executors of the will.
Joe Jackson Has No Standing To Contest Estate Executors
Judge Denies Joe Jackson Says He Has “No Interest In The Estate”
Posted on Nov 10, 2009 @ 05:57PM - 11 comments
In court Tuesday Judge Mitchell Beckloff denied Joe Jackson's motion to contest the will or the executors, saying, "Joe Jackson doesn't have any interest in the estate, Michael Jackson didn't name him in the will or the trust."
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Judge Beckloff said Joe Jackson could proceed with his allowance petition, and that is the only claim Joe Jackson has in regards to the estate. Family allowance motion for Joe Jackson will be heard on December 10th.
Joe’s attorney Brian Oxman told the judge," The executors discriminated against my client by not giving him an allowance and giving one to Katherine Jackson."
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Oxman is contesting the will and the executors of the estate.
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Katherine Jackson’s attorney Adam Streisand says, "Katherine Jackson wants the fighting to end, and end now. She wants to make money for the estate."
Judge Beckloff asked Oxman why they were objecting at this time. Oxman said that Katherine Jackson had reneged on a deal she made to the Jackson family to contest the executors and that is why Joe was taking this action. Oxman said, "Mrs. Jackson has reached some sort of deal with the estate, some backdoor deal."
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Howard Weitzman, attorney for the executors and Adam Streisand said this was absolutely not true. Legal powerhouse attorney Howard Weitzman said, "Mr. Oxman doesn't have a clue. There was no deal or settlement between the estate and Katherine Jackson. Katherine Jackson did the right thing by dropping her objections. The estate can now proceed with business of the estate." Streisand said Katherine Jackson didn't object to Joe Jackson’s request to receive an allowance.
Breaking News: Michael Jackson Judge Grants Lawyers Requests
Posted on Oct 02, 2009 @ 06:26PM - 5 comments
The judge in the Michael Jackson estate case has ruled that lawyers John Branca and John McClain will remain as the special administrators for his estate until January, 4, 2010.
He also gave them general powers, which Michael’s mother Katherine opposed.
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Basically, this means that the lawyers can fight the creditors claims that have been filed against Michael Jackson’s estate.
At a hearing Friday concerning Michael’s three children, who have stayed with their grandmother, Katherine, in the wake of the Thriller singer's death, the judge also ruled that the custody arrangement will remain the same.
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Katherine was appointed permanent guardian of her son's three children August 3. During the hearing Judge Mitchell Beckloff received a report about the children and said, "children doing wonderfully. Was excellent report, they are settling in with their grandmother."
In related news, surprise details from Jackson's autopsy report surfaced Thursday, stating that the Thriller singer was in relatively good health for a 50-year-old man and that no illegal drugs were detected in his system. The info could be used by prosecutors and if they decide to charge Jackson's live-in doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, in connection with Jackson's death.
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Jackson died after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest June 25 in Los Angeles; police have ruled his death a homicide.
