Jackson Lawyer -- Katherine Wants Custody

A Jackson family lawyer strongly indicated Michael Jackson's mother wants custody of his three kids. Londell McMillan was on "Today" this morning -- where he said Michael's three children will most likely remain with his mother, Katherine, who currently has custody.

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McMillan said he hasn't heard that Debbie Rowe has an interest in undermining "the best interest of these children." But as we first reported, Rowe never gave up her parental rights and it's not about "best interest" -- under California law, Rowe could get custody for the asking unless there's proof it would be "detrimental" to the kids.

McMillan also addressed concerns over Dr. Conrad Murray -- saying the family is "troubled with the circumstances surrounding the death."


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46. Oh yes, I left one thing out - REV AL SHARPTEN - why are you always involved in everyone's business?. It seems to me you condone Joe Jackson's behavior/child abuse.. Please do everyone a favor and GO AWAY FOREVER..

Posted at 4:13PM on Jun 29th 2009 by whynot

47. They all keep saying "MJ wanted his mom to have the kids" & "Katherine wants the kids". Unfortunately, aren't Joe & Katherine a pkg deal? They do live together as hudband & wife, right? Back when their kids were all young & Joe was beating them, Katherine probably didn't say anthing b/c he was beating her too. That was b4 battered women shelters & b4 women (especially black women) had rights.

Also, why are Rev's Sharpton & Jackson always around? Are they actually rev's? Do they have a church? They seem to condone every wrong thing any famous black person does & if a white person does the exact same thing they are either no where to be found or telling them how wrong they are.

Posted at 4:25PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Cindy

48. Ok.This is where I get pissed. Someone comes into my office and I give them a Demerol Shot and can't let them leave alone or drive...THEY DIE? U can burn my life life in HELL. Some "Dr." from where I live flies 2 LA and "is in the room alone with MJ and he just happens 2 die?.If this guy isn't charged w manslaughter or 2nd degree murder and NEVER practice medicine again...I will be 1st in line 2 the AMA 2 c who paid them off.As 4 Mama Jackson,the whole family knew MJ has been getting "HIS MEDS" for 20 years.Let's just keep the cycle going and have 3 more wigged out kids!

Posted at 4:37PM on Jun 29th 2009 by ROBIN BURD

49. My cousin been the first to tell me, but I don't believed! Now that I know, I am too sad and disappointed about this. He could be live if we had told him it was not alone at the time was accused of these horrible things and when he was overwhelmed by the press. Now, no more advances!
That he stays with God and Rest in peace!
I will forever love you Michael!

Posted at 7:19PM on Jul 2nd 2009 by Henrique Cruz (Law student - Brazil)

50. I hope it's ok for a Brit to post, but my impression is that a man who so obviously loved his kids as MJ seems to have done in all the footage, that whatever the will says, it will have their interests as paramount. They have a nanny who will have spent most of her time with them, so that would surely not change - she is their mother figure, their grandmother will surely be simply the person who is in charge of their affairs. I agree that anyone who has abused children so dreadfully as Joe should not even be allowed to breathe the same air as them, but surely MJ will have taken all that into account?
Also, times have changed drastically, the kids go to school, their teachers will be constantly watching to make sure that they are safe - given how your legal system responds to the press - Bashir for instance, I would imagine that the kids will have an extra layer of protection - professionals who know exactly what to look for and what questions to ask; plus such easy access to your media which will react quickly. When MJ was little he spent most of his time touring so regular school attendance wouldn't have been an option, and it was a different era when nobody listened to children - I would put money on the fact that anyone around the children will be watching them like hawks for years to come.
RIP Michael and thank you for the soundtrack to my youth.

Posted at 5:10PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Tilly

51. Stop Joe Jackson : Come on... You really believe Latoya really said that. That gurl loves the media. If she is willing to say that to a writer, why didn't they get her on camera.. Sorry.. Show me a video... I searched the internet and couldn't find a video... Plus.. The only way you could get me to believe Mike is a pedophile is if you can get me to know how he suppressed his urges to molest more kids.. pedophiles have no control of their impulses. Show me some kiddie porn on his computer.. Find me atleast 4 kids who can proof this man abused him.. Im sorry but pedophiles dont' take 10 year vacations. If you told me that Mike was into men - I could believe that. If you told me that he was a-sexual - I could believe that. If you told me that he liked 18 year old white boys - I could believe that... But to tell me that this man is into little boys = sorry, I don't believe it.. Do the math... This guy had atleast a ten year break between his accusations... That is not the pattern of a pedophile... Go and read 5 books on pedophiles and get back to me... I was a victim of a pedophile as a child.. I take offense to you to throwing around that dirty word without knowing what it really means..

Posted at 3:54AM on Oct 20th 2009 by lextruther

52. Debbie Rowe is not after the children. Whoever said they are not MJ's biological children is probably right, but they are his children whether they came from his sperm or not. I think he was probably rendered unable to produce sperm or have any sexual desires because of what his abusive money hungry parents did to him; I'm sure they chemically inhibited his hormones during what should have been his adolescense to keep his voice from changing and to keep him little cute Michael so he could keep the money rolling in for them. They robbed him of a childhood and will do the same to his children if given a chance. I hope there is a will that keeps those kids together and with their long time nanny.
Does anyone actually know when Michael last saw his parents or when the children were last with their loving Grandmother?
All of the Jackson kids are damaged from the abuse they sffered from Joe and that Katharine did not protect them from. Those kids should be kept far away from that family.Someone said something about understanding what it was like for a black woman to try to stop him back in the '50's . My mother wasn't black but she would have protected her children or died trying. And, as Michael wouls say," It don't matter if you're black or white", you are not innocent if you let it happen. I never believed any of the allegations against MJ because I didn't and still don't think him capable of having sexual desire for anyone, much less kids. What a tragedy that this sweet boy was used and exploited by everyone around him. I'm glad Lisa Marie has spoken up; It is just like your Dad, but you could not have saved him and I'm glad you didn't live through this all over again.

Posted at 6:57PM on Jun 29th 2009 by mary Meyers

53. #51 - THANKS FOR SPEAKING UP!

Posted at 7:24PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Take Care

54. Yea! Since they did such a great job with their own kids. :o

God save these kids from these pariahs.

Posted at 7:55PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Carly

55. Anyone notice that Michael's first two children have his parents' names as their middle names, i.e., 'Joseph' and 'Katherine'?

Posted at 8:13PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Take Care

56. Who is going to get custody of Corey Feldman?

Posted at 5:16AM on Jul 1st 2009 by Telling it like it is...

57. #56. I will take custody of Corey Feldman...
But he will not live long! Too funny!


56. Who is going to get custody of Corey Feldman?

Posted at 8:26PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Telling it like it is...

Posted at 9:06PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Amy

58. Katherine, get the children and run...and get rid of JOE...good luck and God bless you for taking care of the kids

Posted at 9:45PM on Jun 30th 2009 by alan

59. RESPECT MAN RIP Michael

Posted at 5:05AM on Jul 2nd 2009 by claude

60. RESPECT MAN RIP Michael

Posted at 5:16AM on Jun 30th 2009 by claude

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