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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.

Dr. Arnie Klein: Click to watch
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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16. THIS GUY DESERVES TO BE IN JAIL FOR MJS DEATH...HE SHOULD STILL BE ALIVE NOW AND THIS GUY SHOULD BE CALLING HIMSELF "TOO OLD" AND NOT KATHERINE.... HOW RUDE!!

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

17. All these crooked drug dealers doctors did it for the cold hard cash.

Paging Dr. Nick Riviera!

Posted at 9:16AM on Jul 9th 2009 by snickers

18. Come on guys don't be Stupid...This guy can't get Diprivan...he's only a dermatologis...The guys creepy but that's not against the law.lol

Posted at 9:19AM on Jul 9th 2009 by The Truth

19. The important thing is that he finally put to rest the thing about MJ's skin. He confirms that MJ had vitiligo and they lightened his skin to even it out!!! I don't care who the biological kids of MJ was. I just know that MJ was their legal father and loved and cared for his kids as such. Leave this subject alone.

Posted at 9:17AM on Jul 9th 2009 by brit

20. Is this doctor not violating HIPAA?

Posted at 9:17AM on Jul 9th 2009 by maelio

21. All these crooked [s]drug dealers[/s] doctors did it for the cold hard cash.

Posted at 9:18AM on Jul 9th 2009 by snickers

22. i saw this entire interview and i swear he was either drinking or high on pills he slurred his words constantly..

Posted at 9:18AM on Jul 9th 2009 by we miss M J

23. All these crooked drug dealers doctors did it for the cold hard cash.

Posted at 9:18AM on Jul 9th 2009 by snickers

24. This *(*&&#@ must have been on top of the doctor scumbag list. What a waste of existence on the planet. And the nerve of him to say that his ugly azz girlfiiend that he knocked up and had 2 kids with that MJ raised should get the kids back that she sold. The whole thing is a crazy circus and its just getting started.

Posted at 9:18AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Scumbag Revealer

25. Why is this guy commenting on who should get the children? What a douche

Posted at 9:50AM on Jul 9th 2009 by aszure

26. All these crooked doctors/drug dealers did it for the cold hard cash.

Posted at 9:19AM on Jul 9th 2009 by snickers

27. #6, you are so right! I, too, have noticed the striking similarity. There is so much weirdness going on in this situation!

Posted at 9:20AM on Jul 9th 2009 by leni

28. Man this guy is weird.I thought he was on drugs or something -the way he was talking.Dont believe a word he was sluring.Why as a doctor(can you believe he is doctor) is he talking about a former patient.Not ethical to me.

Posted at 8:01PM on Jul 9th 2009 by don from canada

29. The question is under what circumstances did he prescribed Demerol to MJ. Post surgery is fine, but under no circumstances should Demerol be prescribed for outpatient use. If he has, he has committed a crime, and the DEA would get his rear end.

Posted at 9:21AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Rich

30. "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."

Don't be an idiot, a lot of people have those eyes. Doesn't meant they are related. And they don't really look a like at all.

Posted at 9:22AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Ekrrr

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