Late King of Pop Michael Jackson believably at least two aliases, including the name of the American author Jack London, to obtainJacko used London's name to get drugs - International Stars - Entertainment - The Times of Indiadrugs.
This has emerged as investigators from the US Drug Enforcement Agency have been called in to by the Los Angeles Police Department to probe into how the ‘ Thriller’ hitmaker was able to obtain a cocktail of drugs found at his rented home.
If reports are to be believed, London’s novel ‘The Call of the Wild’ is thought to have been one of Jackson's favourite books.
The book’s story revolves around a domesticated dog who returns to the wild in Canada's Yukon Territory in the 19th Century.
Jackson is also believed to have used the alias Arnold Omar, as well as the names of members of his staff, when getting his drugs.
The singer’s body is believed to have had a series of injection marks on it.
Federal officers from the DEA will help investigate Jackson's use of painkillers and sedatives, including Demerol.
"We routinely offer assistance to any agency regarding the Federal Controlled Substance Act," the Telegraph quoted a DEA spokesman as saying.
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Jacko Jack London - Arnold Omar: DRUGS ALIAS SAYS US Drug Enforcement Agency - International Stars - Entertainment - The Times of India
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — With the federal Drug Enforcement Administration now joining the investigation into Michael Jackson’s death, Jermaine Jackson says he would be “hurt” if toxicology reports show that his younger brother abused prescription drugs.
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“In this business, the pressures and things that you go through, you never know what one turns to,” Jermaine Jackson said in an interview broadcast Thursday on NBC’s “Today” show.
The circumstances surrounding Jackson’s death last week have become a federal issue, with the DEA asked to help police take a look at the pop star’s doctors and possible drug use. Allegations have emerged that the 50-year-old entertainer had been consuming painkillers, sedatives and antidepressants.
Asked if he would be shocked or surprised if Michael’s drug use was proven, Jermaine Jackson said, “I would be hurt.” He said he had heard about prescription drug use in the 1980s when his brother was hurt in an accident filming a commercial but did not know if drug use was a possibility more recently.
“I don’t know about these things, because I hate anything with drugs,” he said, adding that it hurts the family for people to say things about drug use “because we don’t know.”
Psychic entertainer Uri Geller, a former Jackson confidant, said Thursday he tried to keep Jackson from abusing painkillers and other prescription drugs, but others in the singer’s circle kept him supplied.
“When Michael asked for something, he got it. This was the great tragedy,” Geller said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press from his suburban London home.
Jermaine Jackson said he would like Neverland Ranch to be his brother’s final resting place. A person familiar with the situation who spoke on condition of anonymity told the AP that permits for a burial at Neverland could not be arranged in time.
Jackson said in the “Today” interview that he wishes he had died instead of his younger brother, and that Michael was “a gift from Allah.”
“He went too soon,” he said. “I don’t know how people are going to takeWhen asked why he felt that way, he said that he always felt that he was Michael’s backbone.
He said it was a friend who told him last week that his brother had been rushed to the hospital. He called his mother, Katherine, who told him that Michael was dead.
“To feel and hear the tone in her voice, to say her child is dead, is nothing that anyone can imagine,” he said.
Jermaine Jackson said he rushed to UCLA Medical Center. He asked to see his brother’s body. He hugged and kissed him and said, “Michael, I’ll never leave you. You’ll never leave me,” he said.
The Los Angeles Police Department asked the DEA to help in the probe, a law enforcement official in Washington told the AP on condition of anonymity because of the investigation’s sensitivity.
While the investigation into the singer’s death deepened, passionate Michael Jackson fans spent another day in an uneasy limbo, awaiting word from the King of Pop’s camp about where and when a memorial service might be held for their hero — and if they’re even invited.
Speculation about the potential location of a memorial ricocheted during the day from the Staples Center to the Los Angeles Coliseum to the Nokia Theater. Jackson family spokesman Ken Sunshine said a public memorial was in the works but that it wouldn’t be at Neverland.
The elimination of the proposed Neverland memorial came as a blow to many Jackson fans who had already descended on the estate in the rolling hills near Santa Barbara with the hope of attending a public viewing.
“We’re terribly disappointed,” said Ida Barron, 44, who arrived with her husband Paul Barron, 56, intending to spend several days in a tent.
Many of Jackson’s die-hard fans refused to believe that the family would bury their most famous son without acknowledging the supporters who helped propel him to superstardom.
“I can’t believe they wouldn’t do something for his fans,” said Rosie Padron, who had roped off a spot just outside the Neverland gates. “Michael loved his fans.”
New Yorkers weren’t willing to wait. The weekly Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater turned into a Jackson celebration, with impersonators emulating his outfits and mimicking his dance moves. Judge Beckloff urged attorneys from both sides to try to reach a compromise. A hearing on the estate was set for Monday.
The will, dated July 7, 2002, gives the entire estate to the Michael Jackson Family Trust. Details of the trust will not be made public.
Jackson owns a 50 percent stake in the massive Sony-ATV Music Publishing Catalog, which includes music by the Beatles, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Lady Gaga and the Jonas Brothers.
Allison Hector, who wore a T-shirt with the image of the “Thriller” album cover, ecstatically did steps that she learned watching Jackson’s music videos.
“Nobody moves like him,” the 19-year-old said, her eyes filling with tears. “I feel it in my blood — I just can’t help it!”
On the legal front, Jackson’s 7-year-old will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, giving his entire estate to a family trust and naming his 79-year-old mother Katherine and his three children as beneficiaries. The will also estimates the value of his estate at more than $500 million.
Katherine Jackson was appointed the children’s guardian, with entertainer Diana Ross, a longtime friend of Michael Jackson, named successor guardian if something happens to his mother. A court will ultimately decide who the children’s legal guardian will be.
Jackson’s lawyer John Branca and family friend John McClain, a music executive, were named in the will as co-executors of his estate. In a statement, they said the most important element of the will was Jackson’s steadfast desire that his mother become the legal guardian for his children.
“As we work to carry out Michael’s instructions to safeguard both the future of his children as well as the remarkable legacy he left us as an artist, we ask that all matters involving his estate be handled with the dignity and the respect that Michael and his family deserve,” the statement said.
The will doesn’t name father Joe Jackson to any position of authority in administering the estate. Also shut out is ex-wife Debbie Rowe, the mother of his two oldest children.
The executors moved quickly to take control of all of Michael Jackson’s property, going to court hours after filing the will to challenge a previous ruling that gave Katherine Jackson control of 2,000 items from Neverland.
Paul Gordon Hoffman, an attorney for the executors, told Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff his clients are the proper people to take over Jackson’s financial affairs. He called Katherine Jackson’s speed in getting limited power over her son’s property “a race to the courthouse that is, frankly, improper.”
Jackson, who died June 25, left behind three children: son Michael Joseph Jr., known as Prince Michael, 12; daughter Paris Michael Katherine, 11; and son Prince Michael II, 7. Rowe was the mother of the two oldest children; the youngest was born to a surrogate mother, who has never been identified.
Rowe, who was married to Jackson in 1996 and filed for divorce three years later, surrendered her parental rights. An appeals court later found that was done in error, and Rowe and Jackson entered an out-of-court settlement in 2006.
Neither Rowe nor her attorneys have indicated whether she intends to seek custody of the two oldest children.
Michael Jackson, CHILD PORNOGRAPHY Federal Bureau of Investigation - Birmingham Field Division - Department of Justice Press Release
Federal Bureau of Investigation - Birmingham Field Division - Department of Justice Press Release
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY ALICE H. MARTIN
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ALABAMA
United States Attorney Alice H. Martin
Northern District of AlabamaFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 9, 2008
FAX: 205-244-2171CONTACT: Karen Naramore
PHONE: 205-244-2015
FAX: 205-244-2171MONTEVALLO MAN SENTENCED TO 480 YEARS FOR PRODUCING
BIRMINGHAM, AL —JAMES SHAWN HULSEY, 43, of Montevallo, was sentenced today by Judge Inge Johnson in U.S. District Court, to 480 years in prison for sixteen counts of production of child pornography. HULSEY’S prison term is to be followed by Supervised Release for the remainder of his natural life. In addition, HULSEY will be required to register as a sex offender and no unsupervised contact with minors.
HULSEY and a female companion used a female child, who was only a few months old, and a male child, who was less than two years old, to produce child pornography. HULSEY and the female companion produced pictures of each other engaging in sexually explicit conduct with the minor children.
“Hulsey’s abuse of this toddler and infant deserved every day of the 480 years he was sentenced to by Judge Johnson. May the light of day be denied to anyone who would abuse a child in this manner” stated United States Attorney Alice H. Martin. “My sincere thanks to our local and state law enforcement partners for bringing this matter to us for prosecution.”
“The Office of Michael Jackson, District Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit will go to great lengths to work with all of law enforcement to insure that these horrific crimes do not go unpunished and will see that the maximum penalty allowed by law will be imposed,” stated Tim Evans, Assistant District Attorney for the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
"The successful conclusion of this matter amply demonstrates that federal, state, and local agencies in Alabama will not allow this type of exploitation of innocent children. I want to extend my personal thanks to the men and women of the Alabama District Attorneys Association Office of Prosecution Services, and the Shelby and Bibb County Sheriff's offices for their invaluable assistance in this case," stated Carmen S. Adams, Special Agent in Charge, Federal Bureau of Investigation.
This matter was investigated by the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office, Alabama District Attorneys Association Office of Prosecution Services, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation—Tuscaloosa Office. Assistant District Attorney Timothy Evans, for the Fourth Judicial Circuit, has provided valuable assistance. Assistant United States Attorneys Daniel J. Fortune and Laura D. Hodge are prosecuting this case on behalf of the United States.
In February 2006, Attorney General Alberto R. Gonzales created Project Safe Childhood, a nationwide initiative designed to protect children from exploitation and abuse. Led by the United States Attorney’s Offices, Project Safe Childhood marshals federal, state and local resources to better locate, apprehend and prosecute individuals who exploit children via the Internet, as well as identify and rescue victims. For more information about Project Safe Childhood, please visit www.projectsafechildhood.gov.
Federal Bureau of Investigation Baltimore Field Division - Department of Justice Press Release
Federal Bureau of Investigation Baltimore Field Division - Department of Justice Press Release
June 27, 2008
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MARCIA MURPHY at (410) 209-4885FORMER ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE SECURITY GUARD CONVICTED OF MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS IN BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Greenbelt, Maryland - A federal grand jury today convicted Darrick Michael Jackson, age 38, of Washington, D.C., of making a false statement to a government investigator in connection with a government employment application for a security guard position at Andrews Air Force Base, announced United States Attorney for the District of Maryland Rod J. Rosenstein.
According to trial testimony, a background investigation was conducted on Jackson when he became a security guard at Andrews Air Force Base in Prince George’s County, Maryland. Jackson completed a government employment application form on which he indicated that he had no aliases. During an interview with the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) regarding his application form, Jackson lied to the OPM investigator by not disclosing his alias. In fact, Jackson also used the name “Abdul-Jalil Mohammed.”
Jackson faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow scheduled sentencing for September 22, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. Jackson was acquitted of on one count of making a false statement on his application form.
United States Attorney Rod J. Rosenstein thanked the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the U.S. Secret Service for their investigative work, and commended Assistant United States Attorneys David I. Salem and Emily Glatfelter, who are prosecuting the case.
Jacko traveled with mini-clinic, complete with IV pole + Talk of drug use surrounds Jacko's death - CNN.com
Talk of drug use surrounds Jackson's death - CNN.comLOS ANGELES, California (CNN) -- Michael Jackson traveled with what amounted to a mini-clinic, complete with an IV pole and an anesthesiologist who medicated the insomniac singer, during his HIStory tour in the mid-90s, sources close to Jackson told CNN Thursday.
Jackson's memorial will be held at the Staples Center on Tuesday, July 7.
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The information sheds new light on perhaps the central unanswered question in Michael Jackson's death: Were prescription drugs involved?
On Thursday, the California attorney general's office said that it is helping the Los Angeles Police Department in the death investigation.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is also looking into the role of drugs, two federal law enforcement sources said a day earlier.
Authorities do not know what killed Jackson and await toxicology results, which are due back in two to three weeks, the Los Angeles County coroner said Wednesday.
Whether or not drugs played a role in the singer's death, the accounts of the sources who spoke to CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta show that Jackson was -- at least in the past -- routinely administered potent drugs to help him sleep.
It was one of several developments Thursday:
• Brother Jermaine Jackson told CNN's Larry King that the family will hold a private ceremony Tuesday before a massive public memorial service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Fans will have to register for 11,000 tickets that organizers will give out for the latter event.
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• The mother of Jackson's eldest children, Debbie Rowe, said through her lawyer that she "has not reached a final decision" on whether she will fight for custody, after telling a television station earlier that she would.
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• A minute-and-a-half video clip was released that showed the 50-year-old Jackson in rehearsals two nights before his death -- apparently healthy, albeit a step slower than in his prime.
Prescription drug allegations continue to hound death
Speculation about the role of drugs has been swirling since Jackson died on June 25 -- and the sources who spoke with Gupta about the HIStory tour seemed to fuel the fire.
The anesthesiologist who accompanied Jackson during the 82-date world tour in 1996 and 1997 was Dr. Neil Ratner, the sources said.
They said Ratner would keep medical equipment in his hotel room, which he used to monitor Jackson's vital signs when the singer was asleep or "under," as one source put it.
The doctor apparently said Jackson had trouble sleeping and that Ratner helped "take him down" and "bring him back up," according to the source.
Ratner confirmed to CNN that Jackson suffered from a sleep disorder, but refused to address any of the other allegations.
"It's really something I don't want to talk about right now," he said outside his Woodstock, New York, home Thursday.
Ratner was stripped of his license to practice medicine for three years in 2002 after he was found guilty of insurance fraud.
The allegations follow claims by a nutritionist, Cherilyn Lee, who said earlier in the week that Jackson pleaded for the powerful sedative, Diprivan, despite being told of its harmful effects.
MICHAEL JACKSON The MemorialTuesday, join CNN for all day coverage as the world celebrates the life of a worldwide pop icon, and don't miss our prime time coverage starting at 8 ET.Doctors say the drug, known by its generic name Propofol, can lead to cardiac arrest -- when the heart abruptly stops, as happened in Jackson's case.
Fans abuzz over memorial, rehearsal clip
Early Friday morning, the Internet was abuzz as fans discussed the memorial service slated for the 20,000-seat Staples Center at 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Jermaine Jackson said his family was working with city authorities to ensure the service proceeds incident-free, as thousands are expected to converge on the city to mourn the pop icon.
"They're trying their best and with the time frame we have, we're hoping everybody's going to be safe," he said.
The family has not yet announced burial plans, but a long line of TV satellite trucks and their crews waited outside the Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn Cemetery. Cemetery officials have not commented on whether Jackson is to be buried there.
The rehearsal clip that concert promoter AEG Live released was also an animated back-and-forth topic online.
It showed Jackson leading eight backup dancers in a choreographed march, reminiscent of his breakthrough music video "Thriller."
"He still moves better at 50 than I could at 15," said Stephanie Siek, a graduate student in Frankfurt, Germany.
The head of AEG, Richard Phillips, said the clip of the song "They Don't Care About Us," shot at the Staples Center on June 23, also showed that Jackson was energetic and excited about his 50 sold-out shows scheduled in London, beginning in mid-July.
A doctor, hired by the tour's insurance carrier, examined Jackson before AEG proceeded with the rehearsals, Phillips said. Jackson was given the green light to continue, he said.
"He examined Michael for about five hours at his house and I think they went somewhere for some other tests," Phillips said. "We are obviously not privy to the patient-doctor relationship with that information, but the insurance broker told us that he passed with flying colors."
The next night, Phillips said, Jackson put his arm around the promoter after rehearsals and whispered: "I know I can do this."
Custody fight possible
Thursday's other significant development came when Debbie Rowe's lawyer, Eric George, said the mother of Jackson's two eldest children is still undecided about fighting for custody.
A Los Angeles TV station quoted Rowe Thursday morning saying, "I want my children."
"I have no reason to doubt that what was reported from that conversation was accurately and ethically reported but, that said, it would be a distortion of the truth to allow that single snapshot of the single conversation to stand as the truth of Debbie's position on these sensitive matters," George said.
Rowe, who was briefly married to the singer, gave up parental rights of the now 11-year-old girl and 12-year-old boy to Jackson in 2001.
She changed her mind more than two years later and sought temporary custody of the children. A California appeals court later ruled her rights were improperly terminated, opening the door to a possible custody battle.
In his will, Jackson placed his entire estate, which he estimated to be worth at least $500 million, into a family trust. He intentionally left Rowe out of his will.
According to those with direct knowledge of the contents of the trust, Jackson stipulated that 40 percent of the assets go to his mother, and after her death, to his three children. Another 40 percent will be shared by his three children. And the remaining 20 percent will benefit charities designated by the executors of the will, the source said.
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