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LAPD -- If You Don't Have Tickets, Don't Come!

Posted Jul 5th 2009 12:27PM by TMZ Staff

The Michael Jackson memorial in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday is expected to draw a huge crowd, but the LAPD is trying to talk people who don't have tickets out of coming.

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Assistant Chief Jim McDonnell addressed the press today and reiterated time and time again that people who aren't lucky enough to win the drawing for tickets to the memorial should just stay home and watch it on TV -- or (CHEAP PLUG ALERT) watch it live here on TMZ.

The LAPD will also block off several square blocks around Staples Center (see above) but may expand the area based on the size of the crowd.

McDonnell also said the LAPD is working with the Jackson family on a "private family function" at the Forest Lawn cemetery. He had no other details.

To help reduce costs, McDonnell said they would try and send as many cops home as quickly as possible -- crowd size willing -- and that cops making OT would be the first to go. So far, he said, no private entities have step forward to help alleviate the cost.

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31. I live in Los Angeles and I am upset that the city is paying any of the cost, I say bill the family for any cost for this event

Posted at 3:31PM on Jul 5th 2009 by singermagic1

32. I totally agree with #9. I'm going to get a cup of coffee, put my feet up and watch LA get destroyed on TV. People will use ANY excuse to riot. I sincerely do feel bad for the cops, though. I'd hate to be one of them on Tuesday. This is just a riot waiting to happen. And IF they DO have his body on display, OMG. That would be insane. MJ will be picked apart like a turkey at Thanksgiving. God Rest his soul.

Posted at 3:30PM on Jul 5th 2009 by Mrs. Beasley

33. is his body going to be present at the memorial?? anyone know?

Posted at 3:42PM on Jul 5th 2009 by ricky

34. Okaaaay, so what's the purpose of the mega screens on the outside of the area? Or was that to a rumor?

Posted at 3:32PM on Jul 5th 2009 by brooklynlady

35. It should be worth the additional cost just to see the jacko whackos riot. if I win the ticket lottery for pedopalluza 2009, I will sell to the highest jacko bidder and donate the proceeds to LAPD to help defray the cost.

Posted at 3:32PM on Jul 5th 2009 by bury the pedophile

36. I will be watching the televised MJ memorial circus. With all his fans there, it will look like someone opened up a giant can of mixed nuts.

Posted at 3:32PM on Jul 5th 2009 by David L.

37. It's 3:38 central time in Chicago and I have not received anything from the Staple Center. Has anyone out there received notification regarding Memorial tickets, yet?

Posted at 3:32PM on Jul 5th 2009 by MJFAN

38. I respect the city of la and the lapd, but for them to say his fans cannot go, even near the area is ridiculous. we are his family, we are his fans, we need to be together. millions, MILLIONS of people are hurting, grieving and still in shock of this overwhelming loss. WE LOVE MICHAEL and want to pay our respects. let us do it together. unity

Posted at 3:32PM on Jul 5th 2009 by mj fan forever

39. ******arena*****

Posted at 3:34PM on Jul 5th 2009 by brooklynlady

40. Ricky,

no it won't be at the memorial. I read that online somewhere last night.

Posted at 3:45PM on Jul 5th 2009 by Dee

41. then why will people be going to go?
there's no point in going if his body wont be present and no one will see it...

Posted at 3:47PM on Jul 5th 2009 by ricky

42. Im still waiting for my Email! Anyone get one yet?

Posted at 3:48PM on Jul 5th 2009 by jaquey

43. With all of LAPD in this 2 square mile area...who is going to be watching over the rest of Los Angeles? I hope everyone else is watching over their businesses with guns. The thieves will be coming out in spades with no cops around.

Posted at 3:54PM on Jul 5th 2009 by HB GIRL

44. @McDonnell: You might as well tell a starving pit bull not to grab a steak off a picnic table.

Posted at 3:55PM on Jul 5th 2009 by You are so right, number 9

45. It is such a shame when people are saying "do not come to LA" or "who's gonna pay" and S**T like that. MJ was loved by many around the world. LA people should be proud of his memorial and that LA will be a center of attention of the whole world on Tuesday. Stop talking this nonsense. People from around the world reading this blog and this thread. Do not show your stupidity, hatred, bigotry and close mindedness to the whole world. Stop it, do not embarrass this great city and great state!!!!

Posted at 3:54PM on Jul 5th 2009 by Such a shame!

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