Korean Paper Seeks Millions From Jackson Estate
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: August 6, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A South Korean newspaper is seeking nearly $7.9 million from Michael Jackson's estate for an unpaid judgment entered against his parents and brother, court records show.
The Segye Times filed court records on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking priority for payment of a $4 million judgment entered against Katherine and Joe Jackson and their son Jermaine in 1994 for canceled concert dates. The judgment has nearly doubled as interest has accrued.
The paper sued the Jacksons in 1990 in Contra Costa, claiming the family members were paid $5.5 million for a series of concerts. The concerts never happened and the paper sued, including Michael Jackson as a defendant, documents state.
The pop superstar settled the claims against him in an out-of-court deal in 1992. It was unclear whether his estate is liable for the remaining judgment.
The records filed in Los Angeles show a judge held a trial in February 1992. None of the remaining Jacksons listed in the lawsuit showed up for the trial, and a judgment against Katherine, Joe and Jermaine Jackson was entered.
The Jackson family later asked for a new trial, but the bid was rejected.
Katherine Jackson is the only person listed in the filing who is a beneficiary of her son's estate. The 79-year-old and her son's three children are the only individuals slated to receive any of Jackson's estate, which is being placed into a private trust.
''I have no knowledge or comment on this matter,'' Katherine Jackson's attorney, L. Londell McMillan, wrote in an e-mail.
The judgment is one of several listed in a 1999 bankruptcy petition filed by Katherine and Joe Jackson in Los Angeles. At the time, the couple listed $24 million in debts that included court judgments, auto loans and credit cards.
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/08/06/arts/AP-US-Michael-Jackson-Estate.html
(hmm...I thought that this Korean issued was settled)
August 06, 2009
RIO Ferdinand maybe a big name in the footballing world, but the United ace was left well and truly starstruck when he got a phone call from Michael Jackson shortly before the pop star's death.
The chat came while the defender's agent was talking on the phone with Michael's agent.
The pair were discussing how Rio could help out with some celebrity parties for the singer's London concerts, which were planned for later this month.
They also had the idea of arranging a meeting between Rio and Michael
Then Rio was handed the phone and told `It's Michael Jackson on the line for you'.
Rio, 30, opened the chat saying `How are you doing Michael?' and went on to thank the singer for sending him a signed shirt as a gift.
Jackson then replied that he was looking forward to meeting Rio after one of his shows.
After the brief call, which was filmed for Rio's online magazine #5, the starstruck footballer turned to friends and said: "I'm shaking".
Jackson died at the age of 50, on June 24, as he was rehearsing for a string of comeback shows at London's O2 Arena.
A spokesman for Rio said the United player spoke to Jackson on April 29. He said: "He was very shocked that he was speaking to Michael Jackson.
"Rio was planning to go to one of the shows in London but sadly that wasn't to be."
The video has been put on Rio's online magazine #5, which can be seen at rioferdinand.com.
1994 - Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley made a public appearance in Budapest. Jackson was shooting a Communist-themed video.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Published: August 6, 2009
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A South Korean newspaper is seeking nearly $7.9 million from Michael Jackson's estate for an unpaid judgment entered against his parents and brother, court records show.
The Segye Times filed court records on Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court seeking priority for payment of a $4 million judgment entered against Katherine and Joe Jackson and their son Jermaine in 1994 for canceled concert dates. The judgment has nearly doubled as interest has accrued.
The paper sued the Jacksons in 1990 in Contra Costa, claiming the family members were paid $5.5 million for a series of concerts. The concerts never happened and the paper sued, including Michael Jackson as a defendant, documents state.
The pop superstar settled the claims against him in an out-of-court deal in 1992. It was unclear whether his estate is liable for the remaining judgment.
The records filed in Los Angeles show a judge held a trial in February 1992. None of the remaining Jacksons listed in the lawsuit showed up for the trial, and a judgment against Katherine, Joe and Jermaine Jackson was entered.
The Jackson family later asked for a new trial, but the bid was rejected.
Katherine Jackson is the only person listed in the filing who is a beneficiary of her son's estate. The 79-year-old and her son's three children are the only individuals slated to receive any of Jackson's estate, which is being placed into a private trust.
''I have no knowledge or comment on this matter,'' Katherine Jackson's attorney, L. Londell McMillan, wrote in an e-mail.
The judgment is one of several listed in a 1999 bankruptcy petition filed by Katherine and Joe Jackson in Los Angeles. At the time, the couple listed $24 million in debts that included court judgments, auto loans and credit cards.
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2009/08/06/arts/AP-US-Michael-Jackson-Estate.html
(hmm...I thought that this Korean issued was settled)
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Rio? It's Michael Jackson for youAugust 06, 2009
RIO Ferdinand maybe a big name in the footballing world, but the United ace was left well and truly starstruck when he got a phone call from Michael Jackson shortly before the pop star's death.
The chat came while the defender's agent was talking on the phone with Michael's agent.
The pair were discussing how Rio could help out with some celebrity parties for the singer's London concerts, which were planned for later this month.
They also had the idea of arranging a meeting between Rio and Michael
Then Rio was handed the phone and told `It's Michael Jackson on the line for you'.
Rio, 30, opened the chat saying `How are you doing Michael?' and went on to thank the singer for sending him a signed shirt as a gift.
Jackson then replied that he was looking forward to meeting Rio after one of his shows.
After the brief call, which was filmed for Rio's online magazine #5, the starstruck footballer turned to friends and said: "I'm shaking".
Jackson died at the age of 50, on June 24, as he was rehearsing for a string of comeback shows at London's O2 Arena.
A spokesman for Rio said the United player spoke to Jackson on April 29. He said: "He was very shocked that he was speaking to Michael Jackson.
"Rio was planning to go to one of the shows in London but sadly that wasn't to be."
The video has been put on Rio's online magazine #5, which can be seen at rioferdinand.com.
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