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Interview on abc...watching now. I'm recording, so I will summarize in a minute.
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"Hope is both the earliest and the most indispensable virtue inherent in the state of being alive. If life is to be sustained hope must remain, even where confidence is wounded, trust impaired."
Erik H. Erikson

The intro talks about her going to be 81 this year, that she is dealing with the upcoming trial, with raising Michael's children, with the suit against Mann.
They showed footage of the memorial ( " soon and very soon"), and of Katherine's " constant presence in court" both at her son's criminal cases (plural?) that began "almost a decade ago," to his doctor's case just getting started.
Katherine, " It's been a very difficult time for me since my son passed. And when I'm in that court room, I can't stand to look at that man. And I go because I love my son and I just feel that I have to be there. It's the same way as when they were accusing him of molesting...of molestation...I was there every day."

She also talks about the Estate suing Mann. She said if they Estate is suing Mann, it is like they are suing her, since she authorized the book. Mann is shown, pointing out that Katherine is dealing with this suit, the criminal suit, and the AEG case. Statement from the Estate that this is not against Katherine but against the illegal use of copyrighted material.

Then K talks about raising the children. She said they are good children, they give her no problems.  Their father raised them " out of love and understanding" and they know how he "had them raised and they are very respectful."

She speaks about not letting them go into the business at this early age, despite Paris wanting to be an actress. ( Funny, how Paris wanting to act gets brought up all the time).

Ok, hope this will be on youtube later.  Gotta run to work now.
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"Hope is both the earliest and the most indispensable virtue inherent in the state of being alive. If life is to be sustained hope must remain, even where confidence is wounded, trust impaired."
Erik H. Erikson

thank you!  :)
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"This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." – Sir Winston Churchill



Katherine Jackson Speaks Out: Life After Michael Jackson
Late Pop Star's Mother Talks About Lawsuits and Raising Michael's Children


Katherine Jackson who buried her most-famous son pop singer Michael Jackson almost two years ago, has been front and center since his death.

Now she's speaking out about dealing with court cases related to her son's death, lawsuits and how the family is trying to move on.

Michael Jackson died June 25, 2009 after being administered a lethal dose of propofol, a powerful intravenous sedative.


His personal doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, is accused of killing the pop legend by allegedly administering an overdose of intravenous and prescription drugs.

Since her son's death, Katherine has been raising his three children and is a constant presence in court.

"It's been a difficult time for me ever since my son passed," said Katherine Jackson. "When I'm in that courtroom I can't stand to look at that man [Murray]…and I go because I love my son...I just feel I have to be there. It's the same way when they was accusing him of molesting, molestation…I was there every day."

Reports have said Murray attempted to hide evidence and delayed calling 911 as Jackson lay dying.

Murray's attorneys have said the doctor did nothing to cause Jackson's death.

Murray faces trial on involuntary manslaughter charges, and is expected to make an appearance in Los Angeles Superior Court today.

Dealing with Lawsuits
In addition to the case against Murray, Katherine is dealing with a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by the singer's estate, according to the Associated Press.

Her son's estate is suing Howard Mann, who runs a website that features Michael Jackson's music, video and a book Katherine is writing about Michael's life.

The lawyers representing Jackson's estate released the following statement to ABC News on the lawsuit:

"The Estate of Michael Jackson has filed suit against Howard Mann and his company to bring a stop to the unlawful use of Michael's name and likeness. The Estate had hoped Mann would voluntarily cease his conduct but that was not to be. People who trade off of Michael's personality, copyrights, and trademarks should not be allowed to exploit the legacy of one of the world's most recognized talents for their own benefit. Protecting and preserving Michael's assets are a core responsibility of the Estate and we will do everything the law permits to enforce those rights."

ABC News has licensed the video Katherine and her business partner Howard Mann have produced in response to the lawsuit. "As far as the estate suing Howard Mann, my feeling is when they're suing Howard Mann they're suing me…because I authorized the book," Katherine said.


Howard Mann said Katherine has gone through a difficult time.

"It's not just obviously the lawsuit filed against us, she's obviously going through a criminal trial towards as to the wrongful death of her son, the litigation with AEG, I think there's a lot of compound pressure right now," Mann said.


Raising Michael Jackson's Children
Amidst all of this, Katherine is talking for the first time about how different it is raising children in your 20s than in your 80s.

"Michael's children are good children, and he raised them out of love and understanding, " Katherine said. "I don't have a hard time with them, because they know what, how their father had them raised, and their very respectful and also it's a difference today."

But knowing what she knows now about kids in show business she said she would take a different approach in letting them get involved with the entertainment industry.

"I wouldn't let (them) go into business at this early of age, like Paris wants to be an actress…and I don't think Michael would have let her," she said. "He talked about he didn't have a childhood, he wanted to be more...play more."

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also some videos about the pretrial on that site
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"This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. But it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning." – Sir Winston Churchill



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~Souza~

Katherine has been there by his side every single day. They didn't have enough tickets to get all in every day, so Joe and the brothers and sisters went as much as they could. Maybe it's just as simple as that and is he with his mom.
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God bless you, Mrs. Jackson.  I pray every day for your continued strength and good health.  I love you.
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