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Monday, August 3, 2009

5:55 PM ET - The hearing over Michael Jackson's empire and custody of his children has ended for the day. The judge is considering Katherine Jackson's motion to depose the executors of Michael Jackson's estate under oath. Katherine Jackson's lawyers want more information from the executors, including their previous business dealings with the late King of Pop, to determine whether they are adequate to administer the estate. In the meantime, the executors will continue to be special administrators of the estate for another 60 days. The next hearing is set for Monday, Aug.10.

5 PM ET - We've just obtained private home video of Michael Jackson and his children. It's an inside look at Jackson playing with his kids, singing, dancing and celebrating their birthdays. Tune in tonight, 8pm ET, to see the compelling, personal Michael Jackson home videos. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

3 PM ET - Katherine Jackson will get copies of Michael Jackson's contracts with the promoter of his planned concert tour. The contracts have been a bone of contention between Katherine Jackson the executors of her son's estate. Mrs. Jackson has agreed to keep the contract provisions confidential. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

2:45 PM ET - After a 1 hour and 40 minute recess, a hearing inside a Los Angeles courtroom over Michael Jackson's estate and custody of his children is set to resume. At issue now will be motions by Katherine Jackson over control of her last son's music empire, estimated in Jackson's 2002 will at $500 million. Katherine, LaToya, Rebbie and Randy Jackson are all inside the courtroom. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

1 PM ET - Katherine Jackson gets permanent custody of Michael Jackson's 3 children. A judge appointing grandmother Katherine the permanent guardian of 12 year old Michael Joseph Jr. and 11 year old Paris Katherine Jackson. Both children signed consents to the agreement. Another hearing is set for Oct. 2 to follow up on some remaining guardianship issues. The judge also gives Katherine Jackson the full amount of allowance she requested. Jackson's children will receive 83.5% of the allowance requested on their behalf. The judge turned down money on one item ruled excessive. The allowance amount was not disclosed and the order remains sealed. Another hearing on the allowance matter is set for Jan 11. Katherine Jackson is in court today along with children Rebbie, LaToya and Randy. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)


Noon ET - A hearing is underway in a Los Angeles courtroom concerning Michael Jackson's estate and a custody agreement concerning his children. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)



Friday, July 31, 2009

3:21 PM ET - Sources connected to the Michael Jackson death probe reveal Dr. Conrad Murray, Jackson's private doctor, is the central focus of a federal investigation. Although authorities have subpoenaed records of multiple doctors who treated Jackson, a source reveals Dr. Murray is the "only one we're looking at". We also learn investigators found numerous prescription drugs in Jackson's Holmby Hills mansion. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)


Thursday, July 30, 2009

8:19 PM ET - Search warrants from Las Vegas raids connected to Michael Jackson's private doctor reveal investigators were searching for evidence of the powerful anesthetic Propofol. We also learn Jackson allegedly had about 19 aliases he used to get prescriptions. The warrants also suggest investigators believe Jackson was 'an addict'.(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

5:03 PM ET - With custody of Michael Jackson's 3 children resolved, pending a judge's approval, the battle of Jackson's empire heats up. Katherine Jackson is set to square off with the executors of her late son's estate. While her lawyer says Katherine Jackson has no desire to "re-write" her son's will, she does want to be more closely involved with business decisions concerning Michael Jackson's estate. As far as we know, a court hearing is still set for Monday. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

2:05 PM ET - Lawyers for Katherine Jackson and Debbie Rowe announce they will present their custody agreement to a Los Angeles judge, expecting approval. Katherine Jackson will be the guardian of Michael Jackson's 3 children. Debbie Rowe will have visitation with Jackson's 2 oldest children. The amount of visitation will be determined by a psychologist both parties agree on. The announcement confirms no money will exchange hands and reveals Rowe will continue to receive spousal support payments previously set up between her and Michael Jackson. In a statement both parties say "Mrs. Jackson and the family are pleased this matter is resolved and was handled in a caring, thoughtful and courteous manner by the parties and their representatives. We were all united in our goals to do what is best for Michael's wonderful children, and both Mrs. Jackson and Debbie Rowe were on the exact same page." (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)


12:56 PM ET - Debbie Rowe and Katherine Jackson have reached an agreement concerning custody of Michael Jackson's 3 children. A source tells CNN Katherine Jackson will get full custody and Debbie Rowe will get visitation. No money is involved in the deal. An official announcement on the agreement is expected shortly. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

5:23 PM ET - Lawyers for Michael Jackson's mother have filed court motions seeking more critical information from the special administrators of Jackson's estate. According to the documents, Katherine Jackson's lawyers want to interview the executors and comb over their records. A statement from Katherine Jackson's lawyer says grandmother Katherine is not trying to rewrite her son's will and is only looking out for the best interest of Michael Jackson's 3 children and his legacy. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

3:55 PM ET - According to court documents, Michael Jackson's private doctor was in serious financial straits before he took a $150,000 a month job working for the music superstar. Dr. Conrad Murray had nearly $435,000 in judgments and liens against him over the past 2 years. At the time Murray had practices in Las Vegas and Houston. His patients were surprised when he announced he was leaving to work with the music icon. Dr. Murray has been the target of multiple searches by law enforcement. A source reveals Murray administered the powerful anesthetic, Diprivan, that authorities believe killed Jackson. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

3:31 PM ET - A DEA spokesman says investigators are "looking for a lot of things" during searches of the home and office of Michael Jackson's private doctor. Although the warrants are sealed, the DEA confirms documents and computer records are among the items they are interested in. This makes it at least the 4th raid connected to Dr. Conrad Murray. Are investigators closing in on Jackson's private doctor and will criminal charges be next? (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

1:32 PM ET - DEA agents, LAPD and Las Vegas police are executing search warrants at the Las Vegas home and office of Michael Jackson's private doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray. The raids come on the heels of sources revealing to CNN that Dr. Murray gave Jackson the powerful sedative, Diprivan, that authorities believe killed Jackson. Murray's lawyer just released a statement saying "It's a waste of time responding to all these timed 'leaks' from 'anonymous' sources. I feel like a horse swatting flies. Everyone needs to take a breath and wait for these long delayed toxicology results. I have no doubt they want to make a case -- for goodness sakes, its Michael Jackson! But things tend to shake out when all the facts are made known, and I'm sure that will happen here as well." (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

Monday, July 27, 2009

7:38 PM ET - Sources confirm to CNN the drug authorities believe Dr. Conrad Murray gave Michael Jackson, resulting in his death, was the powerful sedative Diprivan, a.k.a. Propofol. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

7 PM ET - Big development! CNN confirms from a source inside the Michael Jackson investigation that Jackson's private doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, administered the powerful drug that killed Jackson. Murray and his lawyers are not commenting on this report. The autopsy results are set to be released this week. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

5:55 PM ET - We've heard about potential security breaches concerning Michael Jackson's death certificate. Now investigators are looking into possible leaks from inside the Los Angeles County coroner's office. This, after in-depth details about Jackson's body emerged in the days after his sudden death. The sheriff is working a preliminary inquiry to determine whether there will be a full scale investigation. Reports reveal Jackson's death certificate was accessed hundreds of times. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

5:06 PM ET - Are biological mom Debbie Rowe and Katherine Jackson working on an agreement behind closed doors concerning Michael Jackson's 3 children? According to Jackson family attorney Londell McMillan, there will be an announcement on the matter very soon. McMillan says he is confident both sides can reach an agreement before the scheduled Aug. 3 hearing. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

Friday, July 24, 2009

5:29 PM ET - Will one big paper trail lead to manslaughter charges in the sudden death of music superstar Michael Jackson? As the investigation reportedly leans more and more towards homicide, search warrants indicate reams of documents could be key in the Jackson death probe. With e-mails, letters, and FedEx information seized by law enforcement, will this and other information in Dr. Conrad Murray's files reveal an abuse of prescription drugs ultimately leading to Jackson's death? Sources also reveal the late King of Pop used several aliases to get prescriptions. Will any of the fake names show up in the files of several doctors authorities are reportedly investigating? (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

2:36 PM ET - The private doctor with Michael Jackson the day the music superstar died has now become the focus of a death investigation. According to search warrants that cleared the way for the DEA, LAPD and Houston police to swarm Dr. Conrad Murray's office and his storage unit, investigators were on the hunt for evidence of manslaughter. The multi-law enforcement agencies zeroed in on the two Houston locations for hours and here's just a few of the laundry list of items they seized:
-Rolodex cards
-Fed Ex info
-E-mails
-Storage receipts
-Multiple computer hard drives and a forensic image from a separate business computer
-2 vials of drugs, including appetite suppressants and a muscle relaxant
-Notices from the IRS
(From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

Thursdsy, July 23, 2009

5:02 PM ET - Reports are the Jackson family will file a wrongful death lawsuit regardless of what happens in the criminal investigation. The Jackson's have openly called Michael Jackson's death foul play and reportedly they want justice. Meantime, lawyers for Michael Jackson's estate have asked an LA judge to approve allowance for the main beneficiaries in Jackson's will, his 3 children and their grandmother Katherine Jackson. A hearing is set for Aug.3. Dollar amounts have not been disclosed at this time. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

Wednesday, July 22, 2009

3:21 PM ET - The probe into Michael Jackson's death is heating up. Investigators are now searching for evidence of manslaughter. This according to a lawyer for Michael Jackson's private doctor who confirms detectives have raided Dr. Conrad Murray's Houston office. And now reports are investigators want to meet with Murray for a 3rd time. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

1:34 PM ET - The investigation surrounding Michael Jackson's sudden death intensifies. We have just confirmed the DEA and LAPD raiding the Houston, Texas office of the private doctor with Jackson the day the music icon collapses at his Holmby Hills home. A spokesperson for Dr. Conrad Murray's lawyer says they were "caught off guard" by the surprise search, but will fully cooperate with investigators. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

6:25 PM ET - Has the secret location of Michael Jackson's body been found? Reports emerge Jackson's body is now under tight security at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. But burial plans appear to be on hold. The Jackson family is still reportedly squabbling over the late music icon's final resting place. Meantime, father Joe Jackson denies abusing or beating his son. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

Monday, July 20, 2009

5:42 PM ET - A senior law enforcement source tell the LA Times that Jackson's death is unlikely to result in murder charges against any of his doctors. The official says 3 weeks into the case, investigators from the LAPD, the county coroner's office, the DA's office and the DEA remain "so far away" from concluding their investigation. The source admits that if the toxicology report indicates Jackson's death was caused by propofol, the dangerous drug reportedly found in Jackson's bedroom, that prosecutors could bring charges against doctors or others involved in giving him the drug. The official tells the LA Times prosecutors have discussed a range of possible charges in that scenario "all the way up to involuntary manslaughter". Jackson's doctors could also face charges for using fake names on prescriptions or for illegally supplying Jackson with medication, such as in the case of Anna Nicole Smith. (From Matt Zarrell, Nancy Grace Producer)

Thursday, July 16, 2009

4:58 PM ET - California Attorney General Jerry Brown told Reuters his office has run dozens of doctors' names, some of them thought to be aliases, through its prescription drug database to aid police investigating Jackson's death. Brown admitted they've found some things, but noted its "early on" and refused to elaborate. Brown's office monitors all over-the-counter prescription transactions in California, using a database that contains the name of each doctor, patient, medication, and quantity. (From Matt Zarrell, Nancy Grace Producer)

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

4:30 PM ET - In an interview with ABC news, father Joe Jackson claims he never "beat" his pop superstar son. Joe goes on to claim that everyone spanked their kids when they did wrong, and mom Katherine spanked Jackson more than he did. Joe Jackson has previously admitted to whipping Jackson with a switch and belt, but says he has no regrets about how he raised his son. Michael Jackson in the past has said he was "terrified" to be near his father. (From Matt Zarrell, Nancy Grace Producer)

3:41 PM ET - The LAPD is denying a report from TMZ.com that authorities are already treating Jackson's death as a homicide case. The website claims, through law enforcement sources, that the focus of the homicide probe is Michael Jackson's cardiologist, Dr. Conrad Murray. TMZ says sources tell them that there is already plenty of powerful evidence linking Dr. Murray as the person who administered the drug to Jackson that ultimately killed him. A spokesperson with the LAPD says as of now it is not a homicide investigation, and they don't know where the website was getting their information from. (From Matt Zarrell, Nancy Grace Producer)

Monday, July 13, 2009

6:30 PM ET - Has a custody deal for Michael Jackson's children been already reached? The British tabloid The Mirror reports Katherine Jackson and Debbie Rowe have come to an agreement under which Rowe would not pursue custody of the children, in exchange for visitation...and a guarantee that Joe Jackson is not involved in raising the children. Sources tell the Mirror that as part of the arrangement, Rowe would not identify herself to the children as their mother, but as a family friend. Both sides refuse to comment on the unconfirmed report. (From Matt Zarrell, Nancy Grace Producer)

3:52 PM ET - In an exclusive interview with the British tabloid News of the World, Michael Jackson's sister LaToya allegedly claims Michael was murdered. LaToya allegedly claims it was not just one person involved, but a conspiracy of people who teamed together to get Michael's money. La Toya allegedly states Jackson was fed a series of addictive drugs to keep him submissive and controlled, was kept from his family by manipulative people who blocked their visits, and was robbed of 2 million cash and gems as he was dying. La Toya also reportedly goes through the scene at Jackson's home when she arrived, describing multiple oxygen tanks, empty pill bottles, and 2 bags full of prescription drugs inside the home. HLN cannot confirm LaToya Jackson's comments. (From Matt Zarrell, Nancy Grace Producer)

2:24 PM ET - TMZ reports that as far back as 1993, Michael Jackson was allegedly using aliases to obtain prescription drugs for himself. According Joe Jeszeck, an employee at Neverland Ranch, Jackson would ask him to go to a pharmacy and pick up prescriptions for him, sometimes the prescriptions were in someone else's name. Jeszneck tells TMZ some pharmacies wouldn't release the medication to him since the medications were not in his name. Jackson would then reportedly call the doctor and have the name changed to the employee who was picking the medication up. (From Matt Zarrell, Nancy Grace Producer)

Friday, July 10, 2009

5:01 PM ET - CNN obtains a secret document revealing Michael Jackson took up to 40 Xanax pills a night. The 2004 document points to a potential history of drug use by the music icon. Former bodyguards told Santa Barbara County sheriffs that Jackson asked his employees to fill prescriptions for him in their names. Jackson even traveling to doctors in other states to get his hands on drugs. The confidential document names 5 doctors in California, New York and Florida. This as the investigation into Jackson's sudden death ramps up. Authorities confirm the probe can turn into a criminal case. Sources reveal multiple subpoenas were issued to doctors. (From Stacey Newman, Nancy Grace Producer)

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