Michael Jackson Launches New Website

Michael Jackson, addressing his fans directly via a new Web site, says the child molestation allegations made against him are “predicated on a big lie” and he will be exonerated in court. Jackson’s spokesman, Stuart Backerman, had said last week that Jackson was putting the site together so he could communicate with the news media and fans. Check out his message at mjnews.us.

Jackson Saga Gets More Mysterious

November 24, 2003 - Norm Clarke of The Las Vegas Review Journal has more details on Michael Jackson’s Green Valley Ranch getaway plan, which had him dress as an old lady in a flowing black dress, black veil and a hat. Meanwhile, ‘Saturday Night Live’ writer Jason Sudeikis tells Clarke, “I’m sure I’m speaking on behalf of the entire ‘Saturday Night Live’ staff that we couldn’t be more disappointed this happened on an off-week.” The story at reviewjournal.com has since been removed.

Jackson’s Father Filed For Bankruptcy

November 24, 2003 - Roger Friedman of FoxNews.com reports extensively about Michael Jackson in his column today, including news on his dad, Joseph Jackson, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy four years ago, and his belief that prosecutors will be using his comments in the Bashir documentary against him. Read more.