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July 3, 2009, Friday
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With the United States Drug Enforcement Administration now joining the investigation into Michael Jackson's death, Jermaine Jackson says he would be "hurt" if toxicology reports show his brother abused prescription drugs.
"In this business, the pressures and things that you go through, you never know what one turns to," Jermaine said yesterday.
Asked if he would be shocked if Michael's drug use was proven, Jermaine said, "I would be hurt."
He said he had heard about prescription drug use in the 1980s when his brother was hurt in an accident filming a commercial but did not know if drug use was a possibility more recently.
"I don't know about these things, because I hate anything with drugs," he said, adding that it hurts the family to hear things about drug use "because we don't know."
Allegations have emerged that the 50-year-old entertainer had been consuming painkillers, sedatives and antidepressants.
The circumstances surrounding Michael Jackson's death last week have become a federal issue, with the DEA asked to help police take a look at the pop star's doctors and possible drug use.
Medium Uri Geller, a former Jackson confidant, said yesterday he tried to keep Jackson from abusing painkillers and other prescription drugs, but others in the singer's circle kept him supplied.
"When Michael asked for something, he got it. This was the great tragedy," he said.
Passionate Jackson fans finally found out when his public memorial will be held. A person briefed by the Jackson family said the memorial will be held on Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CNN reported.
The Staples Center was the venue for Jackson's final rehearsals before his comeback shows in London.
The elimination of the proposed Neverland memorial came as a blow to many Jackson fans who had already descended on the estate about 240 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles, with the hope of attending a public viewing.
"We're terribly disappointed," said Ida Barron, 44, who arrived with her husband Paul Barron, 56, intending to spend several days in a tent.
"I can't believe they wouldn't do something for his fans," said Rosie Padron, who had roped off a spot just outside the Neverland gates. "Michael loved his fans."
"In this business, the pressures and things that you go through, you never know what one turns to," Jermaine said yesterday.
Asked if he would be shocked if Michael's drug use was proven, Jermaine said, "I would be hurt."
He said he had heard about prescription drug use in the 1980s when his brother was hurt in an accident filming a commercial but did not know if drug use was a possibility more recently.
"I don't know about these things, because I hate anything with drugs," he said, adding that it hurts the family to hear things about drug use "because we don't know."
Allegations have emerged that the 50-year-old entertainer had been consuming painkillers, sedatives and antidepressants.
The circumstances surrounding Michael Jackson's death last week have become a federal issue, with the DEA asked to help police take a look at the pop star's doctors and possible drug use.
Medium Uri Geller, a former Jackson confidant, said yesterday he tried to keep Jackson from abusing painkillers and other prescription drugs, but others in the singer's circle kept him supplied.
"When Michael asked for something, he got it. This was the great tragedy," he said.
Passionate Jackson fans finally found out when his public memorial will be held. A person briefed by the Jackson family said the memorial will be held on Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CNN reported.
The Staples Center was the venue for Jackson's final rehearsals before his comeback shows in London.
The elimination of the proposed Neverland memorial came as a blow to many Jackson fans who had already descended on the estate about 240 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles, with the hope of attending a public viewing.
"We're terribly disappointed," said Ida Barron, 44, who arrived with her husband Paul Barron, 56, intending to spend several days in a tent.
"I can't believe they wouldn't do something for his fans," said Rosie Padron, who had roped off a spot just outside the Neverland gates. "Michael loved his fans."
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