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Jacko's Ex Publicist Goes Off on Michael

Posted Jun 25th 2009 6:25PM by TMZ Staff

Michael Jackson's former publicist, Michael Levine, just released the following statement, claiming he saw today's tragic events coming for years.

"As someone who served as Michael Jackson's publicist during the 1st child molestation incident, I must confess I am not surprised by today's tragic news.

Michael has been on an impossibly difficult and often self-destructive journey for years. His talent was unquestionable but so too was his discomfort with the norms of the world.

A human simply can not withstand this level of prolonged stress.''

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16. First, TMZ please do not call him "Jacko." This Levine guy truly sickens me. Imagine all these creeps that are going to be coming out now that he is no longer here. Disgusting.

Posted at 7:20PM on Jun 25th 2009 by jlove

17. Go to hell you MJ haters!

Posted at 7:47PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Malia

18. How dare you this news has just been put out and for you to make the comments are cruel, mean, and without a kind heart. What ever your feelings are for what you think you saw coming keep them to yourself. You must me trying to make away for a BOOK deal!!!!

Posted at 7:22PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Starrgem

19. Really people...have some compassion in general. If not for him then his family, how despicable. Seeing as how you were not there during any of the alleged molestations, who are you to speak on it, ESPECIALLY during a time like this. May God judge you ALL in the manner in which you judge others.

Posted at 7:22PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Tina

20. Sow a thought, and you reap an act; Sow an act, and you reap a habit; Sow a habit, and you reap a character; Sow a character, and you reap a destiny.
How unprofessional, and undignified of you. This was not the time, nor the 'place' to say what you just said.
This is a day to weep, for someone whom I am sure paid you enough money for the rest of your life. Then in his death, you condemn his way of life? Look at yourself. Throw stones at your house. Have RESPECT, if not for his memory for his family, and fans who mourn him.

Posted at 7:22PM on Jun 25th 2009 by MICHELLE

21. Michael is a self absorbed ass who noone cares about. Noone will have polite words for a loser like you when you go!!!

Posted at 7:29PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Michael Levine is a DOUCHE!

22. STFU, u attention seeking publicist! To people who call him a child molester, he was innocent! He was never convicted. RIP Michael...

Posted at 7:22PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Sad

23. TMZ, freedom of press ,"yes"!
However, leave this mans family in peace-I feel terribly sorry for his children and especially his (mother)!
This kind of reporting should really wait until after -the funeral!

Posted at 7:22PM on Jun 25th 2009 by What the Hell?

24. TMZ COULD SHOW A LITTLE RESPECT TO THE FAMILY BY NOT POSTING THESE STUPID HEADING OMG WTF IS UP WITH CALLING HIM JACKO RIGHT NOW CAN HIS FAMILY ALEAST HAVE ONE DAY TO REST. WITHOUT THE WORLD REMEMBERING HIM AS A MONSTER

Posted at 11:12PM on Jun 25th 2009 by BlakBuddafli

25. It really shows what kind of world we live in.. A man just died for Christs sake... My heart breaks for the lack of humanity in us as people... What has become of us? What is inside people that makes them say such horrible careless things..... when so many people are mourning this loss... I am just literally stunned at what we have become...

Posted at 7:27PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Tara

26. Thank God children all over the world can sleep tonight!

Thank God Jacko is dead

Posted at 1:34PM on Jun 26th 2009 by The Dude

27. ARE YOU PEREZ'S PUBLICIST? BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER. YOU HAVE NO DIGNITY, NO CLASS. NO RESPECT FOR ANYONE BUT YOUR THOUGHTS, YOUR OPINIONS.
THIS IS A FATHER, A BROTHER, A FRIEND, A SON. HE JUST PASSED AWAY, AND HE ISN'T EVEN BURIED YET, AND YOU HAVE THE AUDACITY TO ALREADY CONDEMN HIM? HOW LOW CLASS OF YOU.
The best index to a person's character is how he treats people who can't do him any good, and how he treats people who can't fight back.

Posted at 7:26PM on Jun 25th 2009 by MICHELLE

28. I went to the Perez Hilton site.. and I have to say that it will be the last time that I go to their site... talk about lack of compassion....
TMZ... show some decency.... at least speak your mind on what you think of this publicist.... don't give people like this any press... Your site has the ability to make or break people.. USE IT

Posted at 7:27PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Tara

29. Now is not the time to criticize. Let him RIP and his family grieve in peace!

Posted at 7:27PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Snarky One

30. To MJ's publicist You are a JACKASS, good luck enjoying your 15 minutes buddy!!!

Posted at 7:27PM on Jun 25th 2009 by sara

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