Jackson Family at Conrad Murray Trial
Michael Jackson's family - his mom, Katherine father, Joe, brother Jermaine and sister Janet - were all on hand today at the begin of Dr. Conrad Murray's murder trial in Los Angeles.
Courtroom photos show a picture of MJ on a gurney being rushed to the hospital.
It's unclear where the case will go but reportedly MJ's kids have volunteered to testify.
Michael Jackson Glove Nets Big Money
A Vegas auction of some of MJ's items was expected to garner a fair amount of money, but no one expected the crystal glove to big a big seller.
Such was the case, however, at Julien's Auctions Music Icons port sale in Las Vegas last week, when a fan purchased the late legend's Swarovski crystal-coated glove for $190,000, and garnered a standing ovation from attendees.
Prior to the big bid, it was thought that Jackson's signature white glove would sell for $20,000-$30,000.
Michael Jackson's Death Weapon to be Auctioned!
The syringe that delivered the fatal dose of propofol to Michael Jackson is reportedly going up for auction. A source tells The Telegraph that the syringe may be auctioned on June 25, the first anniversary of the death of Jackson, and could sell for as much as $5 million.
An insider claims the Jackson family are “furious and distressed” that the syringe may be sold.
Jackson died in his Los Angeles home of an overdose of propofol, a powerful anesthetic. His doctor, Conrad Murray, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Conrad Murray to be Charged with Manslaughter Today!
Los Angeles prosecutors have announced that Dr. Conrad Murray will be charged today in the death of Michael Jackson. The district attorney’s office has not confirmed reports Murray will be charged with involuntary manslaughter.
Jackson was found dead in his Los Angeles home last June. The coroner ruled his death a homicide. Autopsy results show Jackson died of an overdose of the powerful anesthetic propofol. Murray has admitted to administering propofol to treat Jackson’s insomnia but has denied any wrong doing.
Michael Jackson's Giraffe's Are Dead
Damn! This is actually kinda sick.
Two of the giraffes who once made their home at Neverland Ranch have died within the last few months and PETA is calling on authorities to confiscate two others from the duo who took possession of the animals as part of a plan to build a 175-acre wildlife preserve in Page, Ariz.
Freddie and Tom Hancock leased the land in 2008 but, according to reports, have never posted a required $100,000 bond or notice of credit and the city has started eviction proceedings.
Who are these Hancock douchebags and why do they have his giraffes? Looks like Mike's family dropped the ball on this one. It's crazy but it always seems so much more sad when an animal dies than a human sometimes.
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LA Wants $3.2 Million Back For Michael Jackson's Memorial Service
LA City Council is still trying to get AEG to pay back the $3.2 million that the MJ memorial cost the city.
While AEG and the Jackson family hosted the actual service, some guys with calculators have determined that the city spent $3.2 million to help pull it off, mainly in the form of security and increased police presence around the venue and locations where the Jackson family congregated in the days following the King of Pop's death on June 25.
The cost was originally estimated at $1.4 million.
"The bottom line is the city attorney's very committed to recouping the taxpayer's dollars," spokesman John Franklin said. "During these tough economic times right now, that's big money. We're laying off, people are getting furloughed...It's still money that we put out for a memorial service for Michael Jackson."
Michael Jackson's Kids to Star on Reality Show
Michael Jackson’s three children are reportedly set to star on the family’s upcoming A&E reality show. According to reports, Prince, 12, Paris, 11, and Blanket, 7, will appear with their aunts, uncles and grandparents on ‘The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty.’
Eldest Jackson sister Rebbie has refused to participate on the reality show and allegedly feels Michael would not want the children on the show. Sources say Rebbie, 59, feels “would spin in his grave if he knew his kids would be on this show.”
Family matriarch Katherine Jackson, who has custody of the children, is “just going along” with the majority, the insider adds. The show is slated to air in December.
Michael Jackson died June 25 of lethal levels of the powerful anesthetic propofol. He was 50.
