Mechi, if a lawsuit is to be initiated, why the concern who initiates it?
Historically, Jackson family members have not responded to and/or dismissed negative press about themselves. In fact, I am aware of only two times the family has responded specifically to the press about first generation members: the false accusations against Michael (both times) and Michael’s passing.
For the family to respond to slander against Michael’s children would be out of the ordinary as they did not respond to slander against 3T, Tito’s children, or any other second generation Jackson minor that I am aware of. I see no evidence Michael’s children are not loved, are not safe, and are not taken care of in an appropriate manner despite some fans believing that; to each his/her own.
Katherine is the children’s guardian and I explained why she will not respond. Lest we forget; the two oldest have a biological mother in Rowe. While Rowe seems to be busy with other matters, she has proven to be dependable in publicizing details about her daughter to tabloid-like outlets. She is not needed in this matter as anyone who saw her daughter during the Gary celebration knows this particular minor is not pregnant.
Again, fans will not be able to unite on such issues and that leaves the Estate who has been involved in much more than financial matters.
When attempts were made to complain against a particular tabloid story about Michael, the Estate’s complaint superseded complaints made by fans and Taj Jackson. Their complaint would most likely have superseded any complaint Katherine made as well if she was to make one. Regardless, they allowed the complaint to lapse.
The Estate can and should have written a public letter denouncing the comedian whose attempt at humor used the youngest beneficiary as the target. The Estate can and should handle slander of the minor beneficiaries.
By the way, Berry is fighting against the paparazzi stalking celebrities’ children for pictures, not slander.