La Toya releases new book and single / Summary @ Pg 30 / Pictures @ Pg 33

[Sophielo]

May I remind you all to cut the insults out-there is no need to insult other members which I have deleted a few posts of.

 

[lidwinee]

her piers morgan 's interview (4 parts) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAdbRF_ZvWQ&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

 

[TheDangerousFan]

I want to clear something here.In my last post, which was deleted by Staff I suppose, I was only referring my comment about brainwashing to La Toya Jackson.I don't think she is member here, or I'm wrong? So there is no member insulting on my part, I said in the beginning I don't care if attacks come to me, so I'm not responding. I'm sorry If my post was understood as attacking and hateful towards KingMikeJ, she/he has their own opinion.

 

[elusive moonwalker]

Why are you so angry with me? I wasn´t bitching at all. I just said what I know and have known for a long time, and for me it is fact since two people who was there and were close friends to him said he wasn´t suppose to go to a meeting. Karen can be very convincing, and I don´t know what to believe at this point. That´s why I said that I may have to believe Karen.
I´m sorry you got mad at me, I´m not here to fight with anyone. I know my place and I don´t try to come off as knowing everything. I did meet Michael many times and I don´t claim to know him, but I do feel I know very much. And as soon as I say that, someone say that you don´t know anyone by camping outside his hotel.
I can say right now before anyone jump on me. I wasn´t a follower and I never camped outside his house or his hotel. I met him through my work. And I never visited fanboards before June 25. I´m here to be able to smile again.. some girls in here are wonderful and reading their comments make my days at times.

I´m not here to fight or argue, and I only write something when I´m sure it´s accurate, this was an occasion when I´m sure. When more people say different, I´m not sure anymore and I admit it.

And thank you Meme whatever you wrote..



Sorry for ranting, I don´t like when people get mad at me.

dont worry about it.theres alot if jealousy from some when it comes to those who got to meet mj or, and knew ppl who were close to mj and therefore may know things. And when u post certain info that contridicts them like u did u get accused of being either stalkers or plain liars.

 

[moodyblue97]

dont worry about it.theres alot if jealousy from some when it comes to those who got to meet mj or, and knew ppl who were close to mj and therefore may know things. And when u post certain info that contridicts them like u did u get accused of being either stalkers or plain liars.

Thank you. I may be a little bit to sensitive at times.

 

[enlightenu]

I am puzzled as to the attitude of people who claim to be Michael's fans. The man, HIMSELF, said he was conspired against. WHY is that conveniently going over some people's heads? LaToya is not the first nor the only one to say Michael was being conspired against.

I really am beginning to accept the fact there are 2 reasons why this conspiracy possiblity is being fought tooth and nail to be dismissed and surpressed:

(1) since Michael died there have been people whose sole purpose is to convince greiving, vunerable fans that Michael's death was nothing more than a case of negligence. "Intentional murder is just out of the question...CASE CLOSED. DARE NOT LOOK ANY FURTHER THAN NEGLIGENCE. DO NOT EVEN BEGIN TO THINK ANYONE BUT CONRAD MURRAY. IT'S MURRAY. ONLY MURRAY. ANY ONE TELLING YOU DIFFERENT...IMMEDIATELY DISMISS THEM. TURN OFF YOUR BRAINS. THEY'RE NEVER TO BE BELIEVED. THEY'RE LIARS. THEY WANT ATTENTION AND MONEY." It has been said so much many fans are now on auto-pilot to react and respond a certain way towards anything and anyone that is willing to dispute the 'accepted script'.

(2) Michael's untimely death is bad enough; but the idea, the slightest idea, of him being a murder victim is too hard for some fans to even think about. So they choose to dismiss it and cling to 'the script' of negligence of an incompetent doctor. Michael being murdered ON PURPOSE and his estate being run by suspect suits, is obviously hard for many to accept.

But like I said before, Michael said himself numerous times he was conspired against and people choose to turn a deaf ear and wrote him off as crazy. Fans, who are aggressively dismissing conspiracy NOW, did you feel that same way towards Michael when he said it? He couldn't show proof either (as you're saying about LaToya). He didn't present any video nor audio proof; nor any papers etc to present to the media and the public. Was he lying and seeking attention? Many people accused him of EXACTLY that! Not to mentioned saying he was basically a whiney brat who couldn't accept that his days of glory were over. This is what many people were actually saying about him.

You're saying all the time you're all about Michael and Michael only. Great, so am I. But tell me, do you honestly think he was lying and exaggerating for attention? His haters said that. Did you also agree then? Do you agree NOW? LaToya is saying what Michael told her--which he also told OTHER people close to him. How can you bash LaToya for saying it without bashing Michael himself? Think about it!

 

[MJearthsong]

^Agree. There is obviously an agenda. People everywhere (it's called PR) paid to dissuade fans that Michael was murdered. Plus, I can understand some people are sensitive to the idea that he could have been so blatantly, tragically murdered. Because it is more comfortable psychologically to think it was just an accident, and the world we live in is not such a can or worms. But unfortunately it is. Being an ostrich doesn't change that.

Also, I really think this should be in the news section, not in an obscure thread. IMO.

 

[TheChosenOne]

Thought about it!

I will concede that, yes there was a conspiracy to harm Michael. When you look at what was done to Michael Moore to sabotage his documentary on the American health care system, there can be no doubt that corporation and individuals will do what is necessary to protect their interests.

I will concede that LaToya truly believes that Michael's murder was part of this conspiracy. But at this point, I do not believe it. Not because I have been brainwashed or because I would not be able to handle the truth. But because I have not seen proof that would convince me of it.

When Michael publicly spoke about conspiracy, I remember him talking about investigating what was going on. Years passed before Raymone Bain announced that there were bringing action against certain people. (Does anyone else remember this, or am I crazy?). If I am right, Michael went looking for actionable proof to support his assertions.

All I want is for LaToya to bring actionable proof - not hearsay, conjecture and speculation. Proof that she can take to the relevant authorities so that they can do something about it.

Has she hired an investigator to dig into this deeper?

Why does not have the support of her family in this (her words from book), even those who are suing AEG?

Why did she not copy the notes she found in Michael's room? Why did she not take them to the police immediately? She said she knew Michael was murdered from the time she heard the news. That means that EVERYTHING she did after that would have to be about finding out who killed Michael (since she had not asked him who the 'they' was).

I am not going to dispute everything in 'Starting Over' but when you are going to make the charge of conspiracy to murder, YOU NEED TO BRING MORE THAN SECOND-HARD AND THIRD-HAND STORIES. It is really quite simple.

We are not bashing LaToya for talking about conspiracy. We are challenging her because she made a big fanfare about exposing the truth in this book, about giving us answers, and naming names. She is the one who set up herself as the person who would throw the door open and let the light in on all the secrets. Instead all she did was to ask us to 'read between the lines'! Gimme a break!


On another matter, I cannot speak for the fans who aggressively reject the conspiracy notion, but I feel that those believe in a murder conspiracy have taken some things, interpreted them in ways that do not always seem rational, in order to justify and substantiate their claims. And this can be very off-putting. When you challenge their interpretation, you are not a fan or you do not want justice.

You believe what you believe. I respect that.

When I get some narrative that makes sense, has actionable proof and is not filled with speculation, conjecture and presumptions THEN I will consider what you believe.

 

[enlightenu]

But how do you or I know that LaToya has not present anything to the LAPD? I remember hearing a while back they were approached about certain things regarding Michael's death; but they chose not to pursue it and keep the investigation focused in the direction it was going. I heard that more than once from different people. Don't get me started on the police about the tapes during that crucial time period where the majority of it was erased. Why was the bulk of that tape erased?! That was significant evidence that could have been used in the investigation....but it's erased? WHY?!

 

[TheChosenOne]

Ok. We are going off on a tangent here. This is the thread to discuss LaToya's book.

There is already a thread about the surveillance tapes in the Case forum. We can discuss that there.

On topic - Ivy, did LaToya say in her book that she took her evidence to the police?

 

[Ashtanga]

What a nightmare....

 

[serendipity]

How can she take to the police something that doesn't exist? lol

 

[marebear]

For me if she talks about how sad and heartbroken Michael was through the trial I can believe that. It was obvious the whole thing devastated him and she was there. Other things it's hard to know for sure anyways because she admits she didn't talk or see him for years at a time. Most of his family have said that too. But to go on an interview and say something like the kids never cried again after leaving the hospital isn't true when we all saw the memorial. Maybe she wasn't being clear in that but I can't help but a bit annoyed with that.

I do believe in Michael's life that people were out to get him. People get jealous and don't like your success or power. People setting him up for trouble, not paying bills, tax returns etc. There were people in his life who did not have his best interests at heart. With his death, if there were others involved then who are they and where is the proof? It's not that I can't believe it because it's Latoya saying it or whoever but I need to see evidence to back it up.

 

[twinklEE]

YIKES, I never saw that interview before.

I'm sorry, but homegirl looks like she is enjoying every minute of that joint. I'm already on record as saying that I don't believe Jack Gordon made her do anything she didn't want to do or maybe, for all we know, it was all HER idea from jumpstreet.

She's good, she ain't even reading a "script." I guess Jack Gordon also FORCED her to memorize her lines. LOL!

Dang, that must have broke her mother's heart.

I will NOT let you talk this much shit about La Toya. Don't like her book or the lies she writes in it? Fine, neither do it. But you can not claim that La Toya was not under the control of Jack Gordon?

Are you a woman who was abused? Because I don't think you realise how much control this man had over La Toya. It is also very obvious in that video that there is something not right. She has been "brainwashed" or drugged by Gordon or something.

I agree with everything you wrote. And I think Michael was a real saint if he found enough strength within himself to forgive her after everything she did.

Why should I listen to those who have proved AGAIN & AGAIN that they are untrustworthy, conniving, greedy, liars and backstabbers?

Karen Faye is a vapid bitch...There is nothing she can do to make me change my mind. As for THOSE Jacksons..well, it is what it is, I don't have to listen nor believe what they have to say.

Fool me once, shame on you ...fool me twice shame on me.

The estate doesn't have "carte blanche"... When I am not happy with something they do, I have no problem stating that fact. They are not paying me..therefore I am free to voice my opinion & not support something that I don't agree with. But at least they have remained classy, like the man himself, something those Jacksons clearly don't have. Not once, has the estate released a product with the intention of exploiting MJ's anniversary. Last year, we had Katherine/Mann's book...this year we have La toya's.

It "may" be obvious to you, but it is certainly not obvious to me.

I look at that clip and see a woman who is clearly enjoying the attention that she is receiving. The attention she was craving but was unable to attain from her "singing" abilities. It must have crushed her that her "talents" didn't get her anywhere. Poor thing!

I am going to ask a serious question - has LaToya Jackson sought professional help?

I do not ask it be mean, I ask because I am curious. When you look at what she has been through at the hands of her father and then at the hands of Jack Gordon, I can understand why she would need to work things through with a professional. I do not like armchair psychology, so I am not going to pscyho-analyse her. I don't know her and never met her. I really I am just curious.
Does she mention that in her book?

I would have believed it more if she said she was brainwashed but the script story makes it unbelieveable and her unreliable

this is the 1993 Tel-Aviv conference. She says that she didn't know about it and Gordon gave her a piece of paper and she read through it. Look to first 1 minute yes she's reading it from the paper but then look after first minute, she's not reading from the paper anymore, it's her sentences and she's even creating conversation with the media "how many of you 35 years old?" etc

Be careful with what? If you are referring to my last sentence, it was a joke. I thought it's obvious.

It's time to take the gloves off when discussing Latoya and her past, she's never been an innocent character no matter what's being claimed by some, including herself, she's always been more of a wolf in sheep's clothing filled with jealousy and resentment. I stany by my words, and won't take them back.
This is what she was, this is what she'll always be.

 

[Anniesnotokmj]

It's time to take the gloves off when discussing Latoya and her past, she's never been an innocent character no matter what's being claimed by some, including herself, she's always been more of a wolf in sheep's clothing filled with jealousy and resentment. I stany by my words, and won't take them back.
This is what she was, this is what she'll always be.

I agree with you 100%. When I smell a rat, I just call it how I see it, no need in trying to put sugar on shit, cause in the end, it'll still smell like, and be shit...

 

[elusive moonwalker]

But how do you or I know that LaToya has not present anything to the LAPD? I remember hearing a while back they were approached about certain things regarding Michael's death; but they chose not to pursue it and keep the investigation focused in the direction it was going. I heard that more than once from different people. Don't get me started on the police about the tapes during that crucial time period where the majority of it was erased. Why was the bulk of that tape erased?! That was significant evidence that could have been used in the investigation....but it's erased? WHY?!

they were not erased.

 

[Ingelief]

i have to first i havent read the last 8 pages or so it went on so fast.

But ivy, the bullet vest is a sad story right? I mean how much fear he had to feel wearing them...

Was sony involved before michael died in this is it?

 

[elusive moonwalker]

Thought about it!

I will concede that, yes there was a conspiracy to harm Michael. When you look at what was done to Michael Moore to sabotage his documentary on the American health care system, there can be no doubt that corporation and individuals will do what is necessary to protect their interests.

I will concede that LaToya truly believes that Michael's murder was part of this conspiracy. But at this point, I do not believe it. Not because I have been brainwashed or because I would not be able to handle the truth. But because I have not seen proof that would convince me of it.

When Michael publicly spoke about conspiracy, I remember him talking about investigating what was going on. Years passed before Raymone Bain announced that there were bringing action against certain people. (Does anyone else remember this, or am I crazy?). If I am right, Michael went looking for actionable proof to support his assertions.

All I want is for LaToya to bring actionable proof - not hearsay, conjecture and speculation. Proof that she can take to the relevant authorities so that they can do something about it.

Has she hired an investigator to dig into this deeper?

Why does not have the support of her family in this (her words from book), even those who are suing AEG?

Why did she not copy the notes she found in Michael's room? Why did she not take them to the police immediately? She said she knew Michael was murdered from the time she heard the news. That means that EVERYTHING she did after that would have to be about finding out who killed Michael (since she had not asked him who the 'they' was).

I am not going to dispute everything in 'Starting Over' but when you are going to make the charge of conspiracy to murder, YOU NEED TO BRING MORE THAN SECOND-HARD AND THIRD-HAND STORIES. It is really quite simple.

We are not bashing LaToya for talking about conspiracy. We are challenging her because she made a big fanfare about exposing the truth in this book, about giving us answers, and naming names. She is the one who set up herself as the person who would throw the door open and let the light in on all the secrets. Instead all she did was to ask us to 'read between the lines'! Gimme a break!


On another matter, I cannot speak for the fans who aggressively reject the conspiracy notion, but I feel that those believe in a murder conspiracy have taken some things, interpreted them in ways that do not always seem rational, in order to justify and substantiate their claims. And this can be very off-putting. When you challenge their interpretation, you are not a fan or you do not want justice.

You believe what you believe. I respect that.

When I get some narrative that makes sense, has actionable proof and is not filled with speculation, conjecture and presumptions THEN I will consider what you believe.

well said.

 

[ivy]

On topic - Ivy, did LaToya say in her book that she took her evidence to the police?

No. She calls it "her investigation" , she said she learned a lot during prelim and she only scratch the surface yet.

 

[TheChosenOne]

Thanks, Ivy. Makes the book seem a bit premature.

 

[ivy]

I will concede that, yes there was a conspiracy to harm Michael.

This is my opinion as well. Yes I do believe that there were people that wanted his catalog. I do believe that there were people coming up with accusations to hurt him. I believe all this.

I will concede that LaToya truly believes that Michael's murder was part of this conspiracy. But at this point, I do not believe it. Not because I have been brainwashed or because I would not be able to handle the truth. But because I have not seen proof that would convince me of it.

Exactly my thought.

Okay so they killed Michael to get his catalog. but the catalog is still in the possession of the Estate and it's still Michael's. See my point?
AEG offered Michael 300M deal according to Latoya. If Michael was going to make $300M from AEG how much where they supposed to make? and how much did they do from TII? $60M from the footage and some money from the people that kept their tickets that's all. How is that making more when he's dead?

When Michael publicly spoke about conspiracy, I remember him talking about investigating what was going on. Years passed before Raymone Bain announced that there were bringing action against certain people. (Does anyone else remember this, or am I crazy?). If I am right, Michael went looking for actionable proof to support his assertions.

I remember it. She said but nothing happened.

All I want is for LaToya to bring actionable proof - not hearsay, conjecture and speculation. Proof that she can take to the relevant authorities so that they can do something about it.

Has she hired an investigator to dig into this deeper?

Why does not have the support of her family in this (her words from book), even those who are suing AEG?

Why did she not copy the notes she found in Michael's room? Why did she not take them to the police immediately? She said she knew Michael was murdered from the time she heard the news. That means that EVERYTHING she did after that would have to be about finding out who killed Michael (since she had not asked him who the 'they' was).

I am not going to dispute everything in 'Starting Over' but when you are going to make the charge of conspiracy to murder, YOU NEED TO BRING MORE THAN SECOND-HARD AND THIRD-HAND STORIES. It is really quite simple.

Ditto.

We are not bashing LaToya for talking about conspiracy. We are challenging her because she made a big fanfare about exposing the truth in this book, about giving us answers, and naming names. She is the one who set up herself as the person who would throw the door open and let the light in on all the secrets. Instead all she did was to ask us to 'read between the lines'! Gimme a break!

Let me tel you something honestly. I had listened to Latoya's interviews before and I was kinda intrigued. I thought okay maybe she knows something. I was frustrated with her not telling anything on TV. when my bf bought me her book as a gift and I was angry with him as I didn't plan to buy the book but still a little thing in me said "read it" , perhaps she would tell something in this instance. but I'm being brutally honest here. there was nothing in that book. she wrote everything TINI said , I read that before. She wrote everything Karen Faye and Michael Bush said before, well I knew that before. and then there was Leonard Rowe - Joe Jackson version, again I memorized them. I felt cheated.

When I get some narrative that makes sense, has actionable proof and is not filled with speculation, conjecture and presumptions THEN I will consider what you believe.

and this is also what I think.

But how do you or I know that LaToya has not present anything to the LAPD? I remember hearing a while back they were approached about certain things regarding Michael's death; but they chose not to pursue it and keep the investigation focused in the direction it was going. I heard that more than once from different people.

her information is coming from other people. even if police was interested they would be interviewing for example Karen Faye rather than Latoya. In regard to law enforcement and trials "Karen told me Michael was cold" doesn't work. It requires Karen to go and say " I saw Michael cold".

Also another odd thing. She mentions the notes Michael wrote hating Branca. She briefly mentions having an affidavit from a secretary in Branca's firm about his double&triple billing. You have the fact that judge gave Katherine the option to challenge executors. I have to ask why didn't she then? Why wouldn't she march into that court with Branca's firing letter, affidavits against him and Michael's handwritten note that said "I hate Branca"? why not? See these kind of things makes their claims hard to believe.

But ivy, the bullet vest is a sad story right? I mean how much fear he had to feel wearing them...

yes it's sad

Was sony involved before michael died in this is it?

no. they bought the footage after Michael died.

 

[loveforever]

I don't think it's fear, it is for safety and protection. If Michael was in fear, he would never fight with Sony so bravely. I saw that day's video and I admired this man's strength, if he knew he was right, he would fight until the end. I am annoyed when the Jacksons tried to portrait him like the puppet who was afraid of people he hired and forced to distance his family crap.

i have to first i havent read the last 8 pages or so it went on so fast.

But ivy, the bullet vest is a sad story right? I mean how much fear he had to feel wearing them...

Was sony involved before michael died in this is it?

 

[ilmjj]

Iam just thinking out loud here but I think about all the fans Michael had in countries all over the world. Think about the enormous influence he could have had over us. Michael Jackson could have told us to buy any kind of of products or commanded us to do anything and we would have done it!! But Michael loved us so much that he never took advantage of us like that.

But here is my question in this rambling mess. Don't you bet there were some people who asked to him to exert his influence over us to buy there products or whatever and he said no? I bet that made a lot of people mad and maybe want to hurt him back.

I don't think MJ was as weak as some people would like us to believe...

My gosh his own brother was so angry he did that song just to get back at him even though Michael begged him not to.

I am not wording this good. Do you get where I am trying to go with this?

 

[8701girl]

Yes ilmjj i understand what u mean and i think u have a good point. So many ppl were jealous that mike had so much influnce in the world and used it for good, its kinda like the story of jesus. Now im not saying mj was jesus or anything but michael did go through similar things as him in prefence with ppl bringing him with no good reason or evidence

 

[libsta81]

Here is her interview from Good Day LA..the interviewer really attacks La Toya speaking about her using her brother for money and failing to provide proof of Michaels murders (if any)... The interviewer tries to make michael look like a delusional drug addict


http://www.myfoxny.com/dpp/entertainment/celebrity_news/la-toya-jackson-good-day-ny-20110622

 

[Justthefacts]

The interviewer tries to make michael look like a delusional drug addict
Well some in his family are doing that as well

 

[bluetopez]

When Michael publicly spoke about conspiracy, I remember him talking about investigating what was going on. Years passed before Raymone Bain announced that there were bringing action against certain people. (Does anyone else remember this, or am I crazy?). If I am right, Michael went looking for actionable proof to support his assertions.

But, I believe it only had to do with people trying to take money from him. Not about people trying to kill him. I have 3 articles from a few yrs back saying MJ was suing his accountants or people that worked for him that stole millions from him. These articles were after the 05 trial. I think that was what he was suing for?!

But, the other things he talk about in regards of a conspiracy against him was about others doing far more harm to him then just stealing his money. Like accusing him of things he didn't do (the allegations) and making up rumors (broke rumors) to get him financially screwed or not worth getting into business with so he had to give up and sell his part of his catalog to force him to sell because of cash flow issues and or debt. Those claims are the ones he had far more trouble getting proof of. Although I do believe this was things people were doing to him and the media certainly helped.

About the whole 911 thing... I mean who really knows right? I really don't know where Treacy got it from other then perhaps MJ himself? If true I highly doubt Mj would go around saying "I was suppose to be in those towers that day." Knowing the media they would of taken it as him trying to get attention. Plus, MJ was about the people who died that day not talking about himself. If u know what I mean? Plus, perhaps the reason why MJ didn't go was simply because he didn't feel like it or was tired from the show the night before?

About some fans not believing in the "MJ was murdered" conspiracy? Well, who knows some of their reasons? But, perhaps one could be that some don't want to go in that direction because they feel if they do it can mess up the chances of convicting Murray? Given him what he wants, reasonable doubt and not having anyone to blame for MJs death except unnamed others. And since Murray is the only charge him getting off is not justice. I think some believe that having someone pay for MJ death is better then no one paying. He needs some kind of Justice and if that means only this so called alleged fall guy takes the blame then so be it at least it's someone and justice and won't be looked as it's MJ fault.

For me Murray should pay because he admitted giving MJ the very thing that killed him & admitted he left the room. That is some serious shit and can't be ignored and should be paid for. If their are others which I do think is possible then they should also pay. It isn't about Just Murray for me but, anyone that could have been involved.

On La Toya well....I have a hard time believing it was all scripted and forced back in the 90's with her and Gordan. I truly believe it was a 50/50 kinda of deal until it got out of hand. Let's put it this way take Janet Arviso for example here is a women who was physically abuse by her husband. Yet, with or without her husband she cheated and lied to people for money. I believe La Toya worked in that same fashion. You can also tell when she speaks of Joe physically and verbally abusive ways she is not lying, we all know he was.

And that Recent MSNBC interview echo's part of Latoya 90 claims when ask about if Joe sexually abuse her and her sister. She never says No she just smiles and says he is a wonderful man and I love him like assuring herself that everything is alright and I have forgiving him sorta thing She repeats this again when the questioned is re-asked to her. And I find that telling and shocking and sad.


About Sony, Estate and the Jackson family-minus the children. I honestly can't trust neither? I didn't buy the new album, I'm not sure if Branca ever did MJ dirty and the Jacksons, I ain't buying their stuff either! lol So I'm just sitting back and just watching. Obviously, MJ had his issues with all of the above which makes me sit back and makes me go hmmm. After all who is the one dead here?! =(

Only because she is a Jackson/MJ sister:
http://youtu.be/o8P2qIIES38

 

[marc_vivien]

LaToya Jackson Says Michael Feared He'd Be Killed

By NEKESA MUMBI MOODY AP Music Writer
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=13921492
NEW YORK June 24, 2011 (AP)

Michael Jackson spent the last months of his life frightened and on edge, convinced that he would be killed by people wanting to get access to his valuable music catalog, according to his sister, LaToya Jackson.

Jackson makes the claims in her new book, "Starting Over," which also chronicles her own troubles, including an abusive marriage to her late ex-manager/husband, Jack Gordon.

Jackson says that she and her brother went through similar experiences of being controlled and manipulated by shadowy figures that cut them off from their family.

"The difference is, I was eventually able to get away and start over; Michael can't start over," she said.

Saturday will mark the two-year anniversary of the King of Pop's death at age 50. Dr. Conrad Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter, accused of giving him an overdose of the anesthetic propofol and other sedatives. He has pleaded not guilty; the trial is set for September.

However, Jackson's sister called Murray "the fall guy." She said there were other people who needed to be investigated and described Jackson's death as part of a wide conspiracy. Jackson was the co-owner of the lucrative Sony/ATV catalog, the copyright holder of the Beatles' and other artists' songs, and his older sister contends he was murdered for control of it.

"This is definitely something that was premeditated, that they had planned to do, and they planned to take my brother out, and my brother knew it, and that's why my brother told me repeatedly, repeatedly and repeatedly, that this was going to happen to him," she said in an interview Wednesday. "He explained to me, 'It's because of my catalog.'"

Jackson had harsh words for John Branca, the co-executor of Jackson's estate, accusing him of being more interested in his own interests than those of the beneficiaries of the estate— Jackson's mother, his three children and charitable causes.

"They care about what they can do and what they can get their hands on, and no one in the family has anything to do with the estate," she said. "At this point, blatantly said, John Branca right now is Michael Jackson."

In response to Jackson's statements, the estate issued this statement: "After numerous hearings and after reviewing evidence contained in countless filings and exhibits, three California courts have decided John Branca and John McClain are the rightful and lawful executors of Michael Jackson's Estate just as Michael specified in his will.

"Mr. Branca and Mr. McClain have turned the estate around financially for the benefit of Michael's children and mother, protected the intellectual property and music catalog assets Michael accumulated during his lifetime as well as carried out their mandate to shelter and preserve funds for his children until they reach certain ages as adults. Their performance as the executors of Michael's estate is a matter of extensive public record and speaks for itself."

Jackson's three children — Prince Michael, Paris and Blanket — are being cared for by Jackson's mother, Katherine. Unlike when they were in their father's care, they no longer shield their faces with masks and have entered private school: "They are adjusting very well," Jackson said.

Jackson, who has appeared on "Celebrity Apprentice" and "Dancing With the Stars" since her brother's death, was once estranged from her brother and the rest of her family. She even went so far as to support charges that Jackson was a child molester when he was first accused of the crime in 1993 (he was not charged in that case and was acquitted of similar charges in 2005).

But she said she was then under the control of her ex-husband, who forced her to say negative things about her brother. She said Gordon beat her on a regular basis and threatened the lives of her family; she eventually broke away from him with the intervention of her brother Randy, according to the book.

Jackson, who now calls Michael "godlike," said the day she spoke out against her brother was the worst day of her life. However, she said Jackson forgave her.

"He said, 'LaToya ... I know your heart, and I know you would never do anything like that, and I know he forced you and made you to do that," she said. "He says, 'I love you, and I will always love you.'"

Jackson said she's gratified that Jackson's once tarnished image has been rehabilitated after his death.

"I think it's wonderful that people remember him in a wonderful light," she said.

 

[TheChosenOne]

Lawd - I just can't ...

For someone who had little contact with Michael, it is interesting how she heard from him about this conspiracy thing so often.

And I knew it was a matter of time before LaToya got a reality check in an interview. The way she portrays Michael as weak, manipulated and controlled only serves to enforce the notion that he was a drug addict. She is doing a great dis-service to this man in that regard.

The fact that she feels she can say that she and Michael were in the same position and she emerged and Michael did not, makes me want to vomit. Sorry to be so blunt.

 

[Big Apple2]

"They care about what they can do and what they can get their hands on, and no one in the family has anything to do with the estate," she said. "At this point, blatantly said, John Branca right now is Michael Jackson."

I'm sorry, but what she says about "they care about what they can do and what they can get their hands on," sounds more like HER and SOME of her family members, in my opinion. Starting by looking at ALL of the deals Katherine and Joe have involved themselves in, since Michael passed away.

And one thing that always seemed odd to me, is the continued mantra of "they killed Michael for his catalog," well the catalog STILL belongs to the Estate of Michael Jackson and will one day be controlled by Michael's three children. Now I could see this claim being made IF they had infact sold the catalog, but to my knowledge, everything is on solid ground with the catalog and it is not in danger of being sold.

Now if Randy Jackson had gotten his hand's on the catalog, well then things MAY have turned out differently, I guess nobody in the family wants to talk about that. LOL!