Anti-Semitic? That's Not Michael's Message, Says Rep
The Anti-Defamation League on Wednesday demanded an apology from Michael Jackson after ABC aired what was said to be a telephone answering-machine message in which the pop star referred to Jews as "leeches."
On Tuesday, ABC's "Good Morning America" aired portions of a 2003 voice message that Jackson was alleged to have left for a former adviser, Dieter Wiesner.
A transcript provided by King's office quotes Jackson as saying: "They suck them like leeches. ... They start out the most popular person in the world, make a lot of money, big house, cars and everything and end up penniless. It's a conspiracy. The Jews do it on purpose."
In an exclusive statement to MJJForum, Raymone Bain tells us that Michael Jackson does not have a racist bone in his body.
“NEVER would he say anything, or do anything, that would be offensive to any ethnic group, or hurtful to any ethnic group. It is not in his character, or his being. He has
spent his entire life reaching out to people throughout the world by spreading
love through his music, and his philanthropic efforts.”
She says that, “It is unfortunate that these tapes are being disseminated throughout the
airways without any "due diligence" with regard to the authenticity.”
“However, Mr. Mesereau is representing Mr. Jackson in this matter and the
truth will be revealed.”
Because this is an ongoing legal matter, Raymone says that they are not issuing any statements at this time.
The tape message was among about a dozen released by attorney Howard King, who represents Wiesner and another former adviser who are locked in business disputes with the pop star and are suing him for millions. King said he released the messages to keep Jackson from appearing sympathetic in court.
Jackson's attorney Brent Ayscough confirms to NY Daily News that he's going to hit Marc Schaffel with fraud allegations.
Ayscough has been debriefing "West Wing" producer Joe Becker, who has claimed that former gay-porn producer Schaffel swindled him out of $120,000 by telling Becker the money would go to a Jackson-sponsored 9/11 charity.
Ayscough has also found interesting reading in Diane Dimond's Jackson bio, "Be Careful Who You Love," in which the author cites 13 former Schaffel associates who claim he conned them into investing in movies that were never made.
Schaffel's lawyer, Howard King, didn't return a call by deadline.
Source: AP/Raymone K. Bain/NY Daily News/MJJF/eMJey