Michael Jackson’s family is dismissing reports that the pop star is dependent on pain killers and alcohol.An open letter to the media, signed by Katherine Jackson and sons Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Jackie, responds to what the family views as “troubling and heinous” rumors about Michael.
An attempted drug intervention and takeover of Michael’s business affairs are among the rumors denied by the family in the letter, which also takes aim at quoted “sources” believed to be making false claims for profit.
A particular target of the letter is People magazine, which has published a story on Michael and his children in their Sept. 17 issue.
A rep for People magazine provided the following statement to “Access Hollywood”:
“We stand by our story. Throughout the process we gave Mr. Jackson’s rep, Raymone Bain, the opportunity to respond and we reported her comments.”
Below is the text of the letter, dated Sept. 7 and issued by Jackson’s rep, Raymone K. Bain:
“People magazine has followed other publications in reporting untrue and inaccurate information about Michael Jackson and the Jackson family. Of these widely reported rumors, what has become the most troubling and heinous, is that my son, and our brother, Michael Jackson, is dependent on painkillers and alcohol.
“People, and other news organizations, have quoted ‘sources’ indicating that our family has attempted a drug intervention, and engaged in an effort to take over his business affairs, because of this alleged drug and alcohol usage.
“We categorically deny ever planning, participating in, or having knowledge of any kind of intervention, whatsoever. We strongly believe that these ‘sources’ and others, no matter who they are, are making these defamatory, inaccurate, and untrue claims for monetary reasons.
“Michael Jackson, and the Jackson family, has endured years of false accusations and misrepresentations.
“It is time for these unfair and hurtful rumors, for profit, to end.
Michael Jackson don't have to do anything for someone to attack his character,.I 'm glad Michael's family has come togther again in Michael's defense to set the record straight.There is a reason Michael Jackson is always attacked in the media.Reason number one ,he's black and the biggest superstar in the world,number two, jealousy, plain and simple.Last time I checked Michael was minding his business,and taking care of his children.What Michael does in his private life is his business,leave that damn man alone and stop hating.
TONYA
9/11/2007 9:00:54 PM
I DONT CARE ANYTHING ABOUT MICHAEL JACKSON AT ALL HE ALWAYS WANTED 2 BE WHITE! THATS A SLAP IN THE FACE OF OUR ANCESTORS WHO DIED SO WE CAN LIVE HE MAKES ME SICK! HE NEEDS 2 GROW UP
Kim
9/11/2007 10:46:52 AM
Though I do not enjoy hearing Michael's name being slandered, if the allegations are not true, I think it's time for him to get his life together. I think it's time for him to be a responsible grown man. Gay or straight, young at heart or not. There is a reason that he continually is attacked by the media. It would be naive to think otherwise. He has something to do with the attacks, false or not, on his character. Not all claims are false. He is doing something. We just do not know what it is. Or we know but will not accept it. Because we see a child when we look at him instead of a grown man.
Lisa
9/11/2007 9:16:40 AM
Why don't you just leave Michael Jackson alone?
Trell Whitner
9/11/2007 8:10:24 AM
I wish these cruel and mean people leave Michael Jackson alone. They don't have nothing better to do but make some false allegations about him. If he was white I bet they wouldn't be treating him like that.
If the Jackson family reads my comments, I would say to all of them, that they are a great musical family, I have all of Michael's albums and the rest of the Jackson's albums also. I want all of the Jacksons to keep their head up and put god first in your heart and don't let these crazy people tear down the family.
Sincerely,
A devoted Jacksons fan.
Michael Jackson’s family is dismissing reports that the pop star is dependent on pain killers and alcohol.An open letter to the media, signed by Katherine Jackson and sons Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Jackie, responds to what the family views as “troubling and heinous” rumors about Michael. 
