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Janet Jackson -- Family Interventions Failed

Posted Nov 18th 2009 9:00AM by TMZ Staff

According to Janet Jackson, her family had tried several times to stage interventions before Michael died of a drug overdose -- but, obviously, they "weren't very successful."

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In an interview with Robin Roberts, Janet talked about their attempts to get Michael clean, and though she says he understood "that it was out of love," she added "people tend to be in denial."

As we previously reported, Janet holds Dr. Murray responsible for killing her brother.

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1. Murray is a murderer!!!!!!!!!!! Rest in peace michael!!!!!!

Posted at 9:08AM on Nov 18th 2009 by Sad

2. first

Posted at 9:21AM on Nov 18th 2009 by angela

3. coming from Janet, i believe it. am sure they tried, but then you can't force people do what they are not ready to do, especially grown individuals who are rich.

Posted at 9:10AM on Nov 18th 2009 by addy

4. That was heartbreaking. I can see the pain in Janets eyes. I'm sure the family tried but they couldn't convince him. RIP..Michael

Posted at 9:14AM on Nov 18th 2009 by EGGO

5. Michael is responsible for his own actions. It's unfortuante that he was sailing down the river of "denial."

Is Murray an accessory to murder? Absolutely! And he should be punished appropriately: including jail and permanent revocation of his medical licenses.

Posted at 9:15AM on Nov 18th 2009 by rminva

6. TMZ, pls do us a favour and quote her exact words on the intervention issue. the quotes you provided don't say anything.

Posted at 9:18AM on Nov 18th 2009 by addy

7. BALLS................

Posted at 9:21AM on Nov 18th 2009 by just me

8. JUST RELEASED......""'BROCK LESINER IS DEAD""" tired....
oh the humanity....what is to become of KWAAOM..
(kids who are afriad of manniquins).Brock rasied 673.00 for these kids and now he is gone to bed..please send money(500.00) minimum to the kwaaom foundatiom to recieve your 2 free tickets to his memory galla....it will be a star studded affair with the famous JOE JACKSON as the master of affairs.those who have commited to coming is
1.tito jackson
2.lindsey lohan
3.elvis impersonator ruel hernendez
4.paris hilton
5.balloon boy
6.mike tyson(if not in jail)
7.michael jackson's nose and wig
8.cary prejeans tape of self discovery
9.jay leno
10.chris brown
11.oj simpson
please send money now in cash

___________________________________________________________
michael jackson was going to give 5 million dollars to KRAAOM
(kids who are afraid of manniquins)

Posted at 9:21AM on Nov 18th 2009 by mr big

9. I guess someone at TMZ was watching ABC this AM.

I don't believe it!! The Jacksons are not known for speaking the truth. In order to stage a successful intervention, people who the subject respects must be involved...Why didn't they ask people who MJ looked up to, to get involved? Berry Gordy, Liz Taylor etc. MJ probably saw family members coming and thought "beggars again!"
Joe J in particular, is definitely lying when he said he tried etc. He is the last person who could have been successful at this as MJ hated him for his abuse, torment, and later on his parasitic and vulture-like behavior.

Posted at 9:21AM on Nov 18th 2009 by Firpo Carr is a con man & Gloria A is a media whore

10. I'm glad the family is admitting that they tried to help Michael. I believe Dr. Murray was negligent in his duties but he was not responsible for Michael being an addict. I wish he could have gotten it together for the sake of his kids. RIP MJ.

Posted at 9:22AM on Nov 18th 2009 by MJIZMYLIFE

11. what did they do all sit around and talk about spending michaels money while getting high and watching latoya do it with a donkey

Posted at 9:24AM on Nov 18th 2009 by kincaide

12. for gods sake..please use condoms

Posted at 9:24AM on Nov 18th 2009 by pope john paul(the dead one)

13. The whole Jackson family should have used professionals to ESCORT MJ to rehab. Whitney is still with us, thanks to her mother who had professionals with her to escort Whitney to rehab.
It's called TOUGH LOVE JANET. (The Jackson's listened to MJ's promises that he would seek help, MJ couldn't help himself he was in denial).

The Jacksons watched MJ deteriorate during and after 2005 trial. Where were you then Janet when MJ needed you so desparately???????????????

DON'T FAIL MJ'S CHILDREN JANET, LOOK AFTER THEM, BECAUSE NO ELSE WILL.

Posted at 9:24AM on Nov 18th 2009 by Eve

14. The whole Jackson family should have used professionals to ESCORT MJ to rehab. Whitney is still with us, thanks to her mother who had professionals with her to escort Whitney to rehab.
It's called TOUGH LOVE JANET. (The Jackson's listened to MJ's promises that he would seek help, MJ couldn't help himself he was in denial).

The Jacksons watched MJ deteriorate during and after 2005 trial. Where were you then Janet when MJ needed you so desparately???????????????

DON'T FAIL MJ'S CHILDREN JANET, LOOK AFTER THEM, BECAUSE NO ELSE WILL.

Posted at 9:24AM on Nov 18th 2009 by Eve

15. I have been so out done by this whole ordeal, that I'm still spechless. Growing up I was probably Michaels biggest fans, I'm now 39 and music has changed forever.

Justice for Michael

Posted at 10:16AM on Nov 18th 2009 by angela

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