Jackson Lawyer -- Katherine Wants Custody

31. Yes, Joe Jackson laughing and talking about HIMSELF and his latest business deal with his pimp friend. He's really upset about MJ's death. Definitely.

I think the fact that MJ was so ashamed to be black because of his father's abuse and all of the family hangers-on, that MJ didn't even want black children, he wanted white children. He never wanted to look into the faces of his children and see a hint of his father or the other Jackson leeches.

Every day I feel sorrier and sorrier for MJ. He was not perfect, that's for sure. But it's clear that all of his problems lie with his upbringing and his disgusting and vulgar family.

Posted at 11:25AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Trieste

32. The ONLY Jackson's who kept close to Michael are his sister's Rebbie and Janet. But the brothers admitted they were not close and two of the brothers said they had not talked to Michael is two years!! The courts are not going to place those children with a 80 year old woman, no matter how much she might want them. They are not going to put them in a unstable evironment, like they have been in. There are family members not in the limelight, that would raise them. Debbie Rowe, had visitation rights, but chose not to use them. She was paid 33 million dollars ,for those children...she got a large lump sum when they divorced. She got her shut up money ...and she is doing that , keeping shut up. She and Michael also know who the donor was for there children. Debbie says as Michael took it to his grave, so shall she.

Posted at 11:31AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Pretty_Poison

33. Matt, Matt, Matt...what grief did you see on Joe Jackson's face? I personally didn't see one ounce of grief, pain, or any other emotion that most other people would feel/wear after just losing someone they loved, especially a child, no matter the age!

Janet was clearly devastated, but Joe? All that abusing POS is interested in, as he always has been, is how much more money he can make off Michael. Michael isn't the only one who was abused by Joe Jackson, they all were abused by him. Verbally, physically and emotionally. Someone needs to shut him up because he's an embarrassment and if he were my family member, I would have absolutely nothing to do with him after his disgusting 'me me me' stance on the red carpet last night. Good Lord.........

Rebbie and Janet should share custody of the children. Yes, Michael loved his Mom...very much....but I wouldn't want my children left with the man that abused me all those years. I guess we'll have to wait and see what the will says. According to MJ's manager this morning, the will was being 'unlocked from the safe today".....

Posted at 11:41AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Jstbtrflyz

34. Sure, why not? Look how well Michael turned out!!!

Posted at 6:34PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Susan

35. Michael Jackson's mother files petition seeking legal guardianship of her son's three children, CNN has confirmed. 6/9/2009@ 11:54am

Posted at 11:54AM on Jun 29th 2009 by sheesh

36. Mr. Joe Jackson now has fresh meat to make money. I cannot believe this is what Michael would ahve wanted, he was afraid of his father his whole life.

Posted at 11:57AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Amazing

37. When our mother died when we were very small 5 & 7, and our father was "unable" to care for us, our grandmother took care of us ... she was elderly 70s. She died 2 years later. I can't tell you how upsetting it was to have one's mother die and then another mother-figure died so soon thereafter.

MJ's children should live either with their mother, their biological father, Janet Jackson or, better yet, one of their god-parents or friends of the family who aren't all about the money.

What about Deepak Chopra?

Posted at 11:58AM on Jun 29th 2009 by Trieste

38. Rowe's gonna get them if she wants them (unless they'd be in danger). The right for a parent to have custody of their children is protected by the Constitution.

And, now that MJ isn't spending all the money on stupid things, there will be $$$ for child support.

Posted at 12:00PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Ned

39. KEEP THOSE KIDS AWAY FROM JOE JACKSON! The other Jackson children from Jermaine to Janet were also abused and therefore might not be strong enough to stand up to their abuser even now to say he shouldn't be anywhere near Michael's children. If Michael did not name a guardian for his children then I think that Debbie Rowe is their only hope.

Posted at 1:16PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Antoinette

40. I don't think Katherine should get them b/c she's too old to be properly taking care of kids & b/c they would be subjected to Joe (I asume they still live in the same house). I don't think Debbie would be a good choice either b/c she never even wanted them (just the $) & they don't even know her & b/c the older 2 would be separated from the youngest. I don't think Janet would be a good choice either b/c she's so busy performing that she probably wouldn't have time to be there for them. What about one of the older brothers who is married, has kids their age & who's out of the spotlight? That would make more sense. They could still see grandma, just not live there. Someone said their Godparents should take them. I read that is McCaley Calkin. Probably not the best choice either.

As for MJ's parents being bad---I think it's all Joe. Katherine was a black mother & wife in the 40's--60's. She said she knew he was beating the kids, but she was probably being beaten too so what was she to do? Back then wives were to speak when spoken to & left to mostly raise the kids alone & take care of the house while her husband worked. She rarely even got out of the house b/c most families only had 1 car. It was probably a very lonley time & lifestyle for a wife.

As for Joe propping his business, he should be ashamed. I read where he said the the only thing left to do is watch Michael's record sales. How cold!!!

Posted at 1:20PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Cindy

41. Also, women back then had no income of their own & there were no battered women shelters like today. Not all men beat their wives & kids, but it was ok in that day & age if they did. It was just overlooked.

Maybe Rebbie should have them. She's more out of the spotlight than Latoya & especially Janet. Rebbie has been married for 40 yrs & has kids. Seems pretty stable. Or like I said one of the older brothers. Surely all 5 weren't estranged w/ Michael.

Posted at 1:36PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Cindy

42. Joe Jackson should not be allowed to be near those children, and by what kind of dna testing makes them descendants of Micheal's? Look at them, fair and blond. and if rev. sharpton or Jesse Jackson is going to be in on their upbringing, god help them. The whole family are only interested in these kids because they think theres money that comes with them. If someone tells that old lady they get no money she will dump the kids. remember that woman was in the picture when Micheal was abused by his father and she never intervened, no way she doesnt need these kids.

Posted at 1:56PM on Jun 29th 2009 by jean taylor

43. HUFFINGTON POST ARTICLE WAS A COMPLETELY FAKE INTERVIEW! DEBBIE ROWE'S LAWYER DENOUNCED THE HUFFINGTON POST COMPLETELY AND CALLED IT A COMPLETE FABRICATION!

Posted at 3:03PM on Jun 29th 2009 by FactChecker

44. Are you kidding me. These child abusers want custody of his children - so they can abuse them as well..

Mrr. Jackson - don't you have another red carpet to walk to promote your knew adventure. You make me sick and you sir are the reason why your son was a mess and now dead. You should have been put in prison years ago.

RIP MJ

Posted at 3:29PM on Jun 29th 2009 by whynot

45. I am sorry but, Katherine is a parasite also, she is no better then Joseph. I house full of children poor they will sell their children. It has been proven

Posted at 4:01PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Proud