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Michael Jackson to apologise to America's Jewish community
Nov 24, 2005, 16:19 GMT
Michael Jackson has been ordered to apologise to America's Jewish community after allegedly branding them 'leeches'.
In a recorded call from 2003, aired by US TV network ABC this week, the eccentric singer is alleged to be heard saying Jewish members of the music industry had conspired against him to wreck his career.
On the tape - a recorded message for former adviser, Dieter Wiesner - Jackson says: 'They suck them [stars] 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.' The 'Billie Jean' singer's alleged comments have outraged America's large Jewish population and now the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) have demanded Jackson make a public apology. ADL director Abraham H. Foxman slammed the pop star in a statement, saying: 'Michael Jackson has an anti-Semitic streak. 'It seems every time he has a problem in his life, he blames it on Jews.' It is not the first time Jackson, who is currently living in Bahrain, has offended Jews. The singer infuriated Jewish groups in 1995 when his song 'They Don't Care About Us' included the lyrics: 'Jew me, sue me, everybody do me, kick me, kike me.' At the time, Jackson apologised, claiming the lyrics were supposed to demonstrate the hatefulness of racism and anti-Semitism and later altered the line. The star's spokeswoman Raymone K. Bain said yesterday (23.11.05) the singer had no comment to make on the current allegations.Copyright 2005 BANG Media International
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spacecowgirlNov 24th, 2005 - 18:14:42
Typical media half-a$$ report. Michael Jackson’s spokesperson said a lot more than the one sentence att the end of your so-called report. Her full statement is as follows:
Wednesday, 23 November 2005
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Raymone K. Bain
November 23, 2005
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.
It is unfortunate that these tapes are being disseminated throughout the
airways without any 'due deligence' with regards to the authenticity.
However, Mr. Mesereau is representing Mr. Jackson in this matter and the
truth will be revealed.
Because this is an on-going legal matter, we are not issuing any statements
at this time.
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