Jackson Doc -- I Gave Michael Demerol

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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46. I didn't see this interview so I cannot judge this man. I do however, think that both he and Debbie Rowe are the parents of of 2 of MJ kids . I do feel that MJ would have possibly approached these two with a proposition to provide sperm/carry his children for a hefty sum - money is a powerful incentive to do things that one wouldn't normally consider. Debbie Rowe married MJ because she was paid to do so not because they were madly in love with one another (same sham like marriage as Lisa Marie Presley).
I don't think that Debbie Rowe should get these kids - especially if she has taken the stand all along that just because you give birth doesn't make you a mother attitude - she doesn't deserve to have them.

Posted at 9:45AM on Jul 9th 2009 by imnofamewhore

47. What is the difference between a shopping bad and Mike Jackson?
one is white, made of plastic and dangerous for kids to play with
and the other you carry your groceries in

Posted at 9:43AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Tim Bierman

48. Yeah, these so-called doctors told Michael to stop taking the drugs, but you can bet your ass when the pay checks arrived they quickly forgot they said it.

Posted at 9:39AM on Jul 9th 2009 by snickers

49. I'VE SEEN THIS MAN INTERVIEWED TWICE THE SAME DAY AND THAT MAN WAS STONED !!!!! IF YOU'VE EVER SEEN SOMEONE HIGH YOU RECOGINZE IT RIGHT OFF. HE WAS HIGH BOTH TIMES......

Posted at 9:41AM on Jul 9th 2009 by fordtocarr

50. Fat bastard....I can't believe he gave them! Michael would be still here if it wasnt for that.

Posted at 9:41AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Cee

51. This guy is sketchy and untrustworthy and I don't believe Debbie should get the kids, both him and Debbie see money signs which Michael made is quite clear Debbie is to get NOTHING........Again there is a reason for that. The children are devastated they need to be with family that is caring and loving excuse me Katherine maybe old but there will be a nanny in place hopefully Grace. This woman will not be doing it on her own and Joe has no money or say in the children it's in the will he spends his time in Las Vegas.

Posted at 9:43AM on Jul 9th 2009 by snow white

52. He sounds like he's slurring his words and keeps looking away when answering questions. He' s obviously not being completely honest. But then again, who would actually come on national tv and admit to over-prescribing narcotics and sedatives, especially to someone who died from it?

Posted at 9:43AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Ava J

53. He gave him demerol for WHAT???? I've had demerol after surgeries as my alternative to morphine that I don't like. That's it. You DO NOT take demerol home. And you need demerol for skin??? The dr. is a skin dod...why the need for demerol from him???? Why could he even prescribe demerol being just a skin doc???

Posted at 9:45AM on Jul 9th 2009 by fordtocarr

54. Klein is no different than someone selling illegal street drugs. In both instances, the suppliers don't care about the person they're selling to and are doing it for money. His comments that Katherine is too old to raise the kids (nonsense, as she will have a staff of people in addition to her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, et al to assist) are far his own benefit. He is probably hoping that Debbie Rowe will bring the children to visit him in prison.

@ Poster 19........He IS responsible for MJ's death. Not only because he admittedly gave him Demerol, but because he knew that Michael took other dangerous drugs and did nothing about it. He took an oath as a Doctor to use his profession to HELP people. As a Doctor, if he knew that MJ was harming himself and if he was as deteriorated as they say, he has a responsibility to seek help for him or notify the authorities. If you knew anything about addiction you would know that people don't want to be on drugs. If it was as simple as just choosing not to do it, there wouldnt be drugs problems across the Nation. Michael needed help and there was nobody in his circle that cared enough about him. I believe the family wanted to help, but he hid it from them because he didn't want them to know that things had gotten out of control.

Posted at 9:51AM on Jul 9th 2009 by concernedfan

55. I'm no lawyer, but it would seem to me that if this Dr. knew MJ was being given Diprivan outside of a hospital setting, then he would have a duty to report such a thing. If he really knew, wasn't the one he got it from, and didn't do everything in his power to stop it, then in my opinion he is culpable.

There are going to be many rats flushed out before this is all said and done. This guy is just one of many I'm sure. The quest for the almight dollar ruled the actions of many folks. I don't give MJ's family a pass either. They all conveniently looked the other way as long as he was able to produce enough income to take care of the rest of them, excepting maybe Janet.

There are many who should be suffering from their own insomnia issues now.

Posted at 9:48AM on Jul 9th 2009 by LTS

56. #38, The problem most have with this doctor is the fact he is arrogant and didn't seem to really give a damn about his own patient, other than wanting to sound like some hero to a tragic soul. Seriously, this guy is just so overinflated with hot air arrogant that most everyone is just made sick by him.

I pray that MJ would have never even have considered having this man fathering any children much less his own to raise. I don't know that MJ would need a donor but if by chance his did I would hope that he would have chosen someone that didn't look and act like a troll.

The children are far too dark to be this man's children in all likelihood. Yes, the eldest son kinda resembles this and that but he also does MJ in his younger years. MJ Jr is turning into a very handsome young man, exceedingly so, does anyone really think Debbie Rowe, being pretty in her day but somewhat plain, and this troll could produce such a beautiful young man like MJ Jr? Seriously?

Posted at 9:46AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Sarah

57. IDIOTS4Sale

I agree with you.

Posted at 9:46AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Paddie

58. This guy is def michael's baby's daddy lol

Posted at 8:42PM on Jul 9th 2009 by aricka

59. What the HELL was Michael doing in a hot tub with Ryan White?

Posted at 9:49AM on Jul 9th 2009 by check it

60. Of course he's gonna come and say that he told MJ to stop taking drugs and bla,bla,bla. I dont trust this man for one minute..He has the word fraud written all over him.

Posted at 9:53AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Tenicia

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