I got the email address for Ms. Lodise, Guardian ad Litem. The Probate Court Investigator that Beckloff appointed is Cary Ornelas, an attorney working for Probate Court. I have her address. I drafted an email to Lodise and will cc (by snail mail as I don't have her email) Ornelas. This is what I wrote, so if anyone has any suggestions, I will check tomorrow and if not, I'll send it to Lodise and Ornelas. (I called Beckloff's office (Probate Court) and they said I shouldn't contact him directly as it is ex-parte. Basically, I got--'don't contact him' out of the conversation I had with the person who answered the phone.)
Dear Ms. Lodise, Guardian ad Litem,
I am writing to you as someone who has researched Mr. Jackson extensively and who has experience with youthful suicide attempts, especially on the part of young girls with separations from their fathers, for example, due to death or divorce.
In the case of Ms. Jackson, who at age 15 recently made a serious suicide attempt, I wish to apprise you of the many media appearances she has made since her father’s death, in case you are not aware of them already.
Handling a voracious media is something that even an adult has trouble with, and it is not what a young girl needs to face at the same time she has lost her only parent in a tragic and traumatic manner. (These media appearances may have also exacerbated unpleasant and hostile attention on social media sites.)
Here are some of the media appearances Ms. Jackson made, starting at age 11.
1. The Memorial, Paris speaks to an audience of one billion, all 3 children on stage.
2. Oprah (first time September 2010, Paris is 12), all 3 children interviewed.
3. Grammy Awards where there was a performance of Earth Song. Paris and Prince speak on stage.
4. Tribute concert in Wales, all 3 speak on stage
5. Good Morning America show, all 3 children and Mrs. Katherine Jackson interviewed.
6. Prince signs belts, jackets in Germany.
7. All 3 children are in Gary, Indiana, for an event. Ms. Katherine Jackson was scheduled to have a press conference but sends Prince and Paris instead.
8. The 3 children make imprints of their hands and Mr. Jackson’s footprints using his shoes. Paris and Prince speak.
9. Mr. Pink, a soft drink, reception--all 3 children are interviewed.
10. Cirque opening night, all 3 children are present--the Immortal show.
11. Oprah, second interview, with focus on Paris (in Calabasas). Blanket is on camera.
12. Ellen De Generes, Paris is interviewed. Prince and Blanket are in the audience.
13. Recent interview in Event magazine (UK paper). Paris is on the cover, full-page photos of her inside, and an interview with her and Mrs. Katherine Jackson.
14. Paris has been seen on the internet falling asleep and sleeping via webcam.
15. There are YouTube videos posted of Paris, posted by people she met online in online chats, as well as herself.
(This may not be a complete list.)
In your sincere effort to see that Mr. Jackson’s children are taken care of in the best manner, and that Ms. Jackson especially receives the care she requires, I hope you will consider the damaging effect that the media can have in the lives of youngsters who are trying to cope with the devastating loss of a beloved single parent and find their way. Adolescence is a difficult time, and their continued media exposure runs the risk of seriously damaging the healthy development and well-being of these grieving minors.
With Best Regards,
CC:
Probate Court Investigator Ms. Cary Ornelas
Room 250, Stanley Mosk Courthouse
111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles 90012
