Just for the record, I sent this letter to Probate Court Investigator Cary Ornelas today, and the email to Margarte Lodise also today. I think they already know about this but it doesn't hurt to put it down in balck and white. (I did forget one TV appearance Prince made as an actor--but otherwise I think it's complete--I hope.)
Dear Ms. Lodise,
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 or disturbed relationships with 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 inform you of the many media appearances she has made since her father’s death, in case you are not aware of them already.
Handling the media is something that an adult has trouble with, and it is not something for a young girl to have to deal with at the same time she has lost her only parent in a traumatic manner. (Such media exposure can also exacerbate hostile attention on social networking sites.)
Here are some of the media appearances Paris has made, starting at age 11. (I list the primary event, not the voluminous secondary coverage by other media outlets.)
2009
July 7, 2009. The Michael Jackson Memorial, Paris speaks to an audience of one billion, all 3 children on stage.
2010
February 1, 2010. Grammy Awards where there was a performance of Earth Song. Paris and Prince speak on stage.
May 25, 2010. Paris, Prince, and Blanket signed a designer belt sold to raise $ for museum in Gary, IN. (The children did not appear in person.)
November 8, 2010. Oprah (first interview, Paris is 12), all 3 children interviewed.
2011
February 24, 2011. Good Morning America show where all 3 children and Mrs. Katherine Jackson were interviewed by Robin Roberts.
August 9, 2011. The children donate Michael Jackson’s art work to L.A. Children’s Hospital.
October 8, 2011. Michael Jackson Tribute Concert in Cardiff, Wales, all 3 children speak on stage.
October 29, 2011. Prince signs MJ replica jackets.
November 30, 2011. Prince, Paris and Blanket attend The X-factor tribute to Michael Jackson. Prince and Paris speak about Immortal, the Cirque du Soleil show just opening, and the X-Factor show.
December 3, 2011. Cirque du Soleil Premier of Michael Jackson Immortal. All 3 children attend.
December 15, 2011. Ellen De Generes show. Paris is interviewed. Prince and Blanket are in the audience.
December, 2011. Three of the original Jackson Five hold the first of two tribute concerts to Michael at the National Stadium in Yoyogi, Tokyo. The children make an appearance via video at the concerts.
2012
January 26, 2012. The children make imprints of their hand-prints and Mr. Jackson’s footprints in cement at Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Paris and Prince speak on stage.
June 10, 2012. Oprah (second interview), an extended interview with Paris.
August 29, 2012 (Mr. Jackson’s 54th birthday). The children are in Gary, Indiana, for a 4-day festival Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It? Ms. Katherine Jackson was to hold a press conference but Prince and Paris went alone instead. The children are much exposed to the media, including an appearance to promote a perfume sponsored by Mr. Joe Jackson.
September, 2012. Paris is interviewed by Glamour magazine.
October 12, 2012. Mr. Pink (a soft drink), Premier Launch. The children are interviewed on camera to promote this beverage.
2013
Febuary 2013. Prince Jackson is named on-air correspondent for Entertainment Tonight. His first assignment is interviewing the director and actors of the recent Oz movie.
April 2013. An extended interview with Paris Jackson in Event magazine. Paris is on the cover, full-page photos of her inside, and an interview with her and Mrs. Katherine Jackson inside.
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 of the media in the lives of youngsters who are trying to cope with the loss of their only parent and find their way. Adolescence is a difficult time and adding more stressors can negatively impact mental health and possibly endanger lives.
With Best Regards,
cc:
Probate Court Investigator Ms. Cary Ornelas
Room 250, Stanley Mosk Courthouse
111 North Hill Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012