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Jackson Doc -- I Gave Michael Demerol

Posted Jul 9th 2009 8:58AM by TMZ Staff

Dr. Arnie Klein, Michael Jackson's longtime friend and dermatologist, admits to giving MJ Demerol -- one of the strong painkillers we're told Jackson sought out.

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Klein says it was only "on occasion" to sedate him, and when asked about the drug Diprivan -- the brand name for the drug Propofol, which was found in Jackson's house when he died -- Klein said he was aware Michael was using it but warned him of its dangers.

As for fathering Michael's kids, Klein admits to donating sperm once -- to a sperm bank -- not specifically to Jackson. Klein hedged on whether he was the father of Jackson's kids but at one point said he was not.

Klein also strongly intimated he felt Debbie Rowe should get the kids -- because he felt Katherine was too old and Joe was out of it. Interestingly, Klein didn't go to the memorial and as we reported, the Jackson family gave LAPD a list of doctors they were suspicious of -- and Klein was on the list.



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1. This guy just seems sketchy...with the contradictions he has been making..

Posted at 9:04AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Vin

2. awful.......

Posted at 9:07AM on Jul 9th 2009 by bh

3. FIRST!!

Posted at 9:08AM on Jul 9th 2009 by tommy

4. i dont trust him at all!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 9:08AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Mary_Boca

5. He is a loser...

Posted at 9:09AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Law 34

6. Celebrity Drug Dealer.... Celebs dont have to hit the streets for drugs. This dr is a scum bag

Posted at 9:08AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Mari

7. The oldest son looks so much like this guy; the likeness is especially apparent around the eyes.. They have the same eyes.

Posted at 9:09AM on Jul 9th 2009 by A. Word.

8. I hate this guy, he is seriously repulsive, both physically and in demeanor. I just can't seem to find anything nice to ever say about this guy, he just seems to be a real creep and a liar. He changes his story every five minutes.

Posted at 9:09AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Sarah

9. He deserves to be in jail for the murder of MJ. MJ should still be alive today and he needs to call himself "too old" and not Katherine...how rude!

Posted at 9:12AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Janine

10. hmmm I bet he is the dad to the first child the others dont really look like him what so ever he seems like a slim bag I cant believe he is a dr

Posted at 9:13AM on Jul 9th 2009 by deez s

11. Celebrity Drug Dealer. Celebs don't have to hit the streets for drugs. This guy is a scum bag.

Posted at 9:13AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Mari

12. What happened to patient confidentiality?! Is a doctor allowed to talk about treatment and conversations between him and a patient after the patient's death? If this is being investigated is he allowed to speak publicly? Has he no respect for his "friend" and former patient in death?

Sounds like this doc is on the defensive rather than waiting for a proper investigation to clear his name.

Posted at 9:14AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Sunshine

13. Is this doctor not violating HIPAA?

Posted at 9:14AM on Jul 9th 2009 by maelio

14. Another one bites the DUST!!

Klein you are a joke and sadly one of the cronies in MJs life.
Slick, but not slick enough.
All of this over greed and money another one looking for their pay day.

If MJ was a poor man, would Rowe and Klein, show their actions in MJs life?







Posted at 9:14AM on Jul 9th 2009 by MJ is love.

15. Why is a physician discussing the specifics of a case with the media? Even after death, the laws around confidentiality apply.

Posted at 9:14AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Fred

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