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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61. This guy confirms that Jacko did indeed have vitiligoand confirms that he had Lupus.
People who say that Michael Jackson did not have these conditions and bleached his skin to turn himself white are burying their heads in the sand. There are photos from years back showing white patches on Michael Jackson's skin.

Why do idiots want to push their false stories so much? What do they gain by continuing to say that Michael Jackson bleached his skin? Al Sharpton was write, it's strange what Jackson had to deal with.

Posted at 10:23AM on Jul 9th 2009 by bobmoo79

62. "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"

Where did he say he perscribed him that drug home? Did you even watch the video?

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

63. Hopefully the state and the DEA, will be prosecuting the celebrity drug dealers.
This doctor so called doctor( how many cracker jack boxes did he have to buy to get his license) is a crooked as hell. The only difference between him and other drug dealers,, he went to college and had letters behind his name.
I watched the interview with him and Larry King, he couldnt even look at the camera or Larry in the eye. I was wondering actually what type of business he is in? Sperm donating at his office?
What happened to patient confidentiality??? There are still laws in place. I think the Jackson Family can start legal proceedings against the doctor.

Posted at 9:54AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Karamiia

64. SARAH SAID: 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?


Sarah, two ugly people make pretty kids all the time. Two pretty people can make ugly babies - how else do you explain Ben Affleck's daughter? That's your proof he isn't the father because MJ Jr is handsome? Please. Let's just say if I was a betting man I'd place more money on a bet that this man is the father over MJ being the father of 2 white kids. Wishing to be white doesn't make your genes white. Either way, we don't really know, but it's pretty clear that MJ isn't their biological father. These poor kids have to go thru life being MJ's kids but not really knowing who their biological parents are - and for those that think it doesn't matter - YES it does. Wouldn't you want to know what genetic diseases run through your family? Or whether you are prone to one type of cancer? Or whether twins run in your family when trying to have a child? Genetics do matter.

Posted at 9:53AM on Jul 9th 2009 by IDIOTS4Sale

65. MJ WAS SEEN THREE DAYS BEFORE THE KING'S DEATH AND REALLY I DON'T CARE IF THIS GUY IS THE BIOLOGICAL FATHER OF MJ KIDS, HE HAS SOLD THE KIDS OUT FOR SO LONG ANDN ONLY GOD KNOWS HOW MUCH MJ GAVE HIM, I DON'T CARE WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT THE JACKSONS, THERE IS NOTHING AS THICK AS WATER, THIS IS THE FAMILY THAT BROUGHT MJ OUT TO BE WHO HE IS TODAY, READING FROM CNN, FAMILY MEMBERS HAS TRIED TO HELP HIM OUT BUT REFUSE, INN THIS KIND OF SITUATIONS ADDICTS ONLE HANG THEMSELF AROUND PEOPLE THAT SAY YES TO THEM IN EVERYTHING AND THAT IS WHY WE ALLTHINK THE FAMILY IS NEVER THERE FOR HIM, NO MATTER WHAT THEY HAVE ALL GONE THROUGH, FAMILY WILL ALWAYS BE FAMILY. WHO AMONG ALL THESE PEOPLE DO U SEE AROUND MJ EVRYDAY DURING THEH TRIAL? NON OF THIS KILLERS EXCEPT HIS FAMILY. THERE IS NOTHING AS STRONG AS THE BOND OF A FAMILY. R.I.P

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

66. why is this moron on tv.. its people like him who have ruined mj mentally. he should be locked up...strange how supposed close ones change once your gone.. wouldnt be suprised if he along with debbbie rowe do come out to take custody of the kids as all they see is all the cash that is left for them. long may katherine live so these idiots dont come anywhere near the children.

Posted at 10:59AM on Jul 9th 2009 by skyflier

67. Is he even supposed to talk about his patient?
What about confidenciality??


Posted at 9:55AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Elo

68. On forehand, sorry for my poor English, I'm a Dutchman.
But what really struck me during this interview is the big difference between when Dr. Klein talks and when he was talked to by Larry.
Notice that he's constantly looking away when talking and only looks into Larry's eyes when asked questions.
This body language is the protoype of a notorious liar.
A fixed eye contact to be absolutely sure to understand the question followed by a non eye-contact in order not to be disposed when telling your "story".
I'm pretty sure the man is lying since especially doctors are trained to look the patient in the eyes when something has to be explained.

Posted at 9:57AM on Jul 9th 2009 by berpet

69. Yes he is weird, strange looking and maybe he gave MJ drugs a couple of times--but he also treated him so how appropriate it was is a medical question. Are you all going to look for a scapegoat for the next few years or what? Michael was an addict and he sought drugs with his fame and power he was going to get them if you consider every other drug seeker eventually does! As for the kids-yes they should go to Debbie Rowe. For one thing NONE of us know what arrangement, agreement or intimidation she had at Michael's hands. She may have done him a favor but I doubt she knew he was going to die. The Jackson family is weird--end of it. They all turn up in sunglasses and LaToya and Reebie with hats that look ridiculous. They are "showpeople" who are nearer a circus side show than anything else. Katherine is OLD and Joe is wacked out and the runner up is Diana Ross. I think they should ideally have a 50/50 custody so the children get used to Debbie Rowe and eventually can be transferred to her care as Katherine ages. This way they stay with both the family they have known and also their biological mother. People need to stop thinking with their sympathy and ill-informed judgement and start thinking about the children.

Posted at 9:57AM on Jul 9th 2009 by Alexis

70. I saw the interview on Larry King.
This doctor was full of contradictions.
As a dermatologist he seemed to overstep his expertise many many many times.
He claimed he rebuilt Michael's nose with Restyline but Restyline is only temporary and last at the most 6 months.
He also claimed he invented facial fillers in 1979- he sounded a bit crazy.
He said to King that he thought Jackson's mom was too old to raise teenagers not realizing that Larry King is in his 70's and raising kids alot younger.
Talk about foot in mouth.

Posted at 9:59AM on Jul 9th 2009 by janet

71. This guy is so guilty. It doesn't matter what he says, if he's innocent, the evidence will come back as such. He needs to shut his trap in the meantime. I bet you can believe about 10% of what he says.

Posted at 9:58AM on Jul 9th 2009 by MADRADDER

72. I agree the comments this Dr. makes seem a bit suspicious. That aside, does it REALLY matter if Michael is the kids biological father? He loved and raised them and they love him. He IS their father.
Can't we just get past all this. A great artist and human being is gone. Isn't it enough just to have appreciation for what he brought to the world in his music??

Posted at 2:41PM on Jul 27th 2009 by Deepthought

73. Quote: 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.

That is false. There was a report on CNN that in 2007, Jacko told his security not to let in his brothers and Janet to his house in Vegas for an intervention. Anyone who tried to get him off drugs was pushed away. HE called the shots, and surrounded himself with enablers. HE made that decision.

Posted at 10:00AM on Jul 9th 2009 by check it

74. Was this dude DRUNK on Larry King Live last night. I couldn't watch him -- one wonky eye (or maybe that was a drug effect)., but he seemed totally out of it. Lord, I'd be skeered to have him as a doctor....worse yet, a surgeon!

Posted at 2:43PM on Jul 11th 2009 by gardo

75. if he doesnt want to talk about it, why is he doing interviews knowing they are goin to ask him the partenity Question, he way ugly to be paris and michael's biological father, I love Prince for some weired reason he does resemble Michael a lil bit. The eyes

Posted at 10:02AM on Jul 9th 2009 by leila

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