Joe Jackson's Partner was a Crook

 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.

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31. Paris Hilton and so many other notables spent time in jail,Joe must have chosen this guy for his musica l experience, ithink so many are just jealous of Joes guts

Posted at 2:57AM on Jul 16th 2009 by emeka onwuocha

32. To "Um and Mrs. B" ... I do not live on a soapbox, it is Michael's paranoia about his father that resulted in so many people using him and helping in to indulge in self-destructive behaviors. Have you read where Tito said the family tried to help him, most of his brothers and all of his sister but instead he lied and had his personal physician lie for him. He also would not let them near him because he did not want them to worry about his problem or come asking him for money.

Next think about all the other people who are using the press to make money from Michael. Think about all the people he has fired and rehired or fired to not rehired because he was paranoid thinking that they were using him for money - they were his enablers. Do you think if he had allowed his family to be very close to him and used him that it would have resulted in his demise? Make some sense people and stop telling me to come off my soapbox. My father is a kind soul like Michael and all the people around him do is used him, his family use him as well but not as much as those who call themself his friends. So such up if you all think a stranger can be a better fit than close relations. You all need to get off that soap box yourself and look at things from reality and a logical standpoint. All the media and his employees did was scrutinized him in public ... look at his 2003-2005 child molestation case, how many of his employees turned on him for the sake of money and making him out to be a villan even though he was not. Who was there for him when he need it then, no one except his family and really good friends who had their own money and who went to court to testify for him, well not Debbie Rowe even though she was one who supported him during this time but ended up getting more money to stay away from the kids.

Posted at 3:00AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Silly Girl

34. WELL WELL WELL...............................BLOODY PIMS BOTH OF THEM.......................................................................................................................BLOODY BASTRADS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:04AM on Jul 16th 2009 by SHAKIRA

35. TMZ: Maybe you should look into Leonard Rowe, another Joe Jackson "friend of Michael" who was his manager until MJ fired him. Joe has these old friends going back to the day. Marshall is a Chi-Lite, a famous group out of Chicago. And what he did was indeed wrong. But Leonard Rowe may be more suspicious than Marshall Thompson.

In any event, the mention of MJ just brings out the barracudas and sharks doesn't it?

Posted at 11:58PM on Jul 16th 2009 by Sallyinchicago

36. "Silly Girl" how about I drip some Propofol in your rectum?

Posted at 3:16AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Jade

37. He still IS a crook. He and Joe Jackson formed a company and sued MJ for $20 million for not performing in their concert.

Posted at 3:16AM on Jul 16th 2009 by cookie

38. Isn't Joe Jackson a felon? .......should be......will be....

Posted at 3:21AM on Jul 16th 2009 by me

39. I can't imagin what these children are going through. From the day they were born into this world of the Jackson family. From ther farther and all the problems that surrounded him to now with the grandparents and the whirlwind that is to go on for decades I am sure.

Look at Joe Jackson and who hangs out with..............

And the court.... Will they have these poor children live in all that mess?????

I could only wish that SOMEONE would steop forward and give them a home that they can grow up with somewhat of a normal life.

Don't suppose that is going to happen thou. What trama and mental problems will they endure????

I just hope and pray they don't turn out like Michael or LaToya or Joe. From what I have seen of them is shocking.

Why doesn't the court step in and do something for these Kids.

JOE JACKSON IS A THUG!!!!! He looks (drunk or hopped up on drugs everytime he talks on TV)

Just my opinion! Disgusted Mom

Posted at 3:23AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Loving Mom

40. "Think about all the people he has fired and rehired or fired to not rehired (?) because he was paranoid thinking that they were using him for money - they were his enablers."

Posted at 3:00AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Silly Girl

There is logic that says he hired and fired those that disagreed with him. He hired and retained people who agreed with him. Mkay?

Posted at 3:24AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Um

41. "Loving Mom" the "trauma" is YOU not knowing how to spell the word. Take your "Loving Mom" nether region back to school and maybe just maybe you can teach your kids a thing or two.

Posted at 3:29AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Jade

42. Oh SillySallySays ( #12) said it all. The old fart isn't going to last that long anyway. And thanks, SillySallySays, for teaching me a new word...solarium. Hell, put me in a solarium, and I'll consider myself fortunate.

Posted at 3:39AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Um

43. Oh Girl----tell me what am I gonna do?....what a great song, same with "Have you Seen Her"---tell me have you seen her...

Too bad that scumbag ex cop ex felons voice is in them....YUCK what a Horrible Human Being he must be. Sold his Badge after swearing allegiance to protect and serve...self serving, Joe Jackson wanna be bum...take yo dumb self back to Gary or the South Side where you belong. I'd knock you out I see you on the street and wouldnt even want you to sing "OH Girl" as you go down.

Ex Cops who are Ex Felons are among Humanity's worst. How in the world did Joe get hooked up with this terrible terrible person?

Posted at 3:43AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Kunta Kinta

44. Posted at 3:29AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Jade
28. "Loving Mom" the "trauma" is YOU not knowing how to spell the word. Take your "Loving Mom" nether region back to school and maybe just maybe you can teach your kids a thing or two.

I have a wireless keyboard. So yes I need to re-read my post before I send it.

If my spelling miss types are such a crime, then surely I need to be punished.

This is not about me.

It is about people who think that just because they are (Rich and Famous) can do what ever they want and get away with it.

I was not saying MJ was a quilty of any crime except for his drug uses, which is now becoming well known. I am and have always been a fan of MJ. Bought all his records. I was born in 1956 so I am just a couple of years older than he was and grew up watching him and introducing my two sons to his music as well.

Joe Jackson is a Thug! And who he hangs out with will have an influence on the childrens life if they are allowed to hang around them.

I feel very sorry for the children. Having to grow up with all of this mess just because of fame and fortune.

That's the real concern here. Those beautiful children.

Posted at 3:47AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Loving Mom

45. Dear silly girl. What exactly do your ramblings about Michaels personal life have to do with the subject at hand? How exactly did you manage to take this subject and turn it into a platform for your personal opinions about Michaels family life? Put down the cocktail and let's try to stick to the subject. Do a little research on good ol' Joe and see for yourself if his past actions scream from the highest mountain what kind of "person" he is. He exploited his own children and now may be trying to do the same with Michaels kids!!!! Every move that man makes is about money so it does not surprise me one bit that he hangs with people that are cut from the same stone. I've said before and I'll say it again,BIRDS OF A FEATHER!!!!

Posted at 3:47AM on Jul 16th 2009 by Mrs.B

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