MJ clears the air

Michael Jackson was on the defensive yesterday, calling a series of stories about himself "untrue, defamatory and malicious." The King of Pop asked his spokesperson to let people know that he:

• is not bedridden
• is not on any type of medication, including painkillers
• has not "left" Las Vegas nor is he being "evicted" from his residence there. He decided not to exercise the option to purchase the house.
• does not believe that his brother Randy Jackson has stolen money from him
• does not think any family members would ever steal from him
• has never used nor instructed his security to use force toward any reporter
• is neither losing nor selling his share of the ATV/Sony partnership (including the Beatles catalogue)
• is concerned that his assistant Grace Rwaramba, said to live a very private life, is constantly being attacked by Fox News' Roger Friedman

And for what is true? Jackson is currently working in the studio, "putting finishing touches on his music."

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