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Joe Jackson's Partner was a Crook

Posted Jul 16th 2009 1:35AM by TMZ Staff

Joe Jackson's Partner was a CrookWe've learned Joe Jackson's business partner for his new record label is a convicted felon.

Marshall Thompson, who Joe famously introduced during a news conference a few days after MJ's death, served 366 days in federal prison back in 2001 after pleading guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit extortion in Illinois.

Thompson -- a retired cop -- conspired with active duty officers to sell police badges to various businessmen for $1,000 to $2,500 a pop.

According to federal docs, the businessmen bought the badges so they could get the perks of being a cop -- carrying a concealed weapon, parking in restricted areas and "receiving discounts for goods and services" ... we're guessing that includes donuts.

Before Thompson became a felon, he was a member of the Chi-Lites -- a band famous for "Have You Seen Her" and "Oh Girl" back in the '70s.

Tags: extortion, joe jackson, JoeJackson, marshall thompson, MarshallThompson, record label, RecordLabel

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1. THE PARTNER IS PATHETIC! GET HIM OUT OF THE PRESS. HE WAS ALSO IN THE BACKGROUND DURING THE ABC INTERVIEW.

Posted at 1:40AM on Jul 16th 2009 by D. Perkins

2. Yikes!

Posted at 1:41AM on Jul 16th 2009 by mrez golucky

3. Joe Jackson is a pimp. He made MJ's life hell.

Posted at 1:42AM on Jul 16th 2009 by wong@frog.cc

4. Crooks attract crooks, They want to put three children in the grandfather's home. Lord have mercy.

Posted at 1:41AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Lloyd

5. Bird's of a feather.....

Posted at 1:46AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Mrs.B

6. poor Joe-- Stop picking on him!!!!!!!!!!!!
he just lost his son!!! his perverted son that is!

Posted at 1:47AM on Jul 16th 2009 by rasputin

7. Can anyone say BIRDS OF A FEATHER......

Posted at 1:50AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Mrs.B

8. At least the two pictured men have brains.

Posted at 1:48AM on Jul 16th 2009 by LA

9. I for one don't want anymore storys about Joe "asshole" Jackson. I am only concerned about the children.,

Posted at 1:48AM on Jul 16th 2009 by alan

10. to rasputin, I know your just jesting...or your a real asshole

Posted at 1:49AM on Jul 16th 2009 by alan

11. Well they are men trying to obtain an honest living now, so give me a break and leave the family alone. These are OLD men who are stuck in their ways. How much of a harm can they do to society, Michael's image and Michael's kids. Let's talk about the employee's of Michael who enabled him as well as the physicians and dentists. They were just as much of a crook like his father and business partner. Leave these people alone and go hunt the bigger fishes ... which were the people Michael allowed to use him and who are still using his name for cash since they are now all unemployed (Karma ... lol) for the sake of avoiding his dad. It is better for family to use you than strangers who claim to know you. Investigate those who are on networks and talking ill of Michael's life who knew about his problem but turn the other cheek for the sake of association.

Posted at 1:52AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Silly Girl

12. Joe Jackson...hoping that you make an appointment with Dr Murray ASAP

Posted at 1:52AM on Jul 16th 2009 by wackojacko

13. Is anyone surprised? Joe should sit in a rocking chair with white socks rolled up to his knees sporting open toe sandals with a spit cup in his hand.

Posted at 1:55AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Jade

14. Someone put Joe in a nursing home already. The guy's brain is fried. Blaming Katherine for most of Michael's beatings, trying to profit off of his son after his death by mentioning his record company during an interview, and now the man does business with a former convicted criminal. Give him his own room and three square meals a day while he fantasizes about "The Jackson 3" in his solarium with other patients that have dementia. It's where he belongs..........

Posted at 2:06AM on Jul 16th 2009 by SillySallySays........

15. I was horrified at Joe's behavior at the BET awards and ready to condemn him. But then I saw him on the ABC interview last night and he just is who he is. I don't think he means any harm, and I do think he loved Michael. But Joe's first intention is to make money and have fun. I saw glimpses of the sadness that a father feels for the loss of his son in the ABC interview. He is who he is so just leave him alone.

Posted at 1:57AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Eternal Empathy

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