Below is the text of the letter from the Jackson family\
dated Sept. 7 and issued by Jackson’s rep, Raymone K. Bain:
“People magazine has followed other publications in reporting untrue and inaccurate information
about Michael Jackson and the Jackson family. Of these widely reported rumors, what has become
the most troubling and heinous, is that my son, and our brother, Michael Jackson, is dependent on
painkillers and alcohol.
“People, and other news organizations, have quoted ‘sources’ indicating that our family has attempted
a drug intervention, and engaged in an effort to take over his business affairs, because of this alleged
drug and alcohol usage.
“We categorically deny ever planning, participating in, or having knowledge of any kind of intervention,
whatsoever. We strongly believe that these ‘sources’ and others, no matter who they are, are making
these defamatory, inaccurate, and untrue claims for monetary reasons.
“Michael Jackson, and the Jackson family, has endured years of false accusations and misrepresentations.
“It is time for these unfair and hurtful rumors, for profit, to end.
“Thank you.”