Investors Real Estate Trust nets $62.6 million from sale of 8 million sharesOctober 9th, 2009 Investors Real Estate Trust stock sale nets $62.6MMINOT, N.D. — Investors Real Estate Trust said it expects $62.6 million in net proceeds from a follow-on offering that closed Friday.
Family patriarch Joe Jackson doesn't plan to help raise Michael Jackson's childrenAugust 5th, 2009 Joe Jackson won't help raise son's childrenLOS ANGELES — Joe Jackson doesn't plan to help raise Michael Jackson's three children. The Jackson family patriarch lives in Las Vegas and wrote in a statement filed in a Los Angeles court on Monday that he only occasionally visits the family home in the San Fernando Valley, north of downtown Los Angeles.
Agreement between Michael Jackson's mother, ex-wife, ends prospect of upheaval for childrenJuly 30th, 2009 Jackson kids to live with grandma, visit motherLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's children will live with their grandmother under an agreement reached with the King of Pop's ex-wife that ensures the youngsters won't have to endure a public fight over who raises them. The agreement announced Thursday preserves Jackson's wishes as spelled out in his 2002 will, and reopens the door to a relationship with Deborah Rowe, the mother of Jackson's two oldest children.
Jackson's mother to retain guardianship of 3 kids; Debbie Rowe gets visitationJuly 30th, 2009 Jackson's mom to keep kids; Rowe gets visitationLOS ANGELES — Katherine Jackson will raise her son's children under an agreement with the King of Pop's ex-wife, who will have visitation rights under the supervision of a child psychologist, attorneys said Thursday. The agreement calls for Michael Jackson's mother to remain guardian of the pop icon's three children, who range in ages from 7 to 12, in accordance with wishes spelled out in the singer's 2002 will.
Motorcade leaves home of Michael Jackson's parents, apparently heading for a memorial serviceJuly 7th, 2009 Motorcade leaves Michael Jackson's parents' homeLOS ANGELES — A motorcade has left the home of Michael Jackson's parents, apparently heading for a private service in advance of a star-studded memorial in downtown Los Angeles. Numerous vehicles under California Highway Patrol escort headed out from the San Fernando Valley property shortly before 8 a.m.
City official says city would love Jackson contribution for memorial costs, but hasn't heardJuly 6th, 2009 Los Angeles would 'love' contribution for memorialLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's ex-wife Debbie Rowe will attend the pop superstar's memorial service. Former Jackson business associate Marc Schaffel told ABC's "Good Morning America" that Rowe was confirmed for VIP seats.
Michael Jackson's mother loses control of son's estate on eve of Los Angeles memorialJuly 6th, 2009 Jackson's mother loses control of son's estateLOS ANGELES — A judge said Monday that Michael Jackson's longtime attorney and a family friend should take over the pop singer's estate for now, rejecting a request from Jackson's mother to be put in charge or share control. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff backed attorney John Branca and music executive John McClain, who had been designated in Jackson's 2002 will as the people he wanted to administer his estate.
LA officials scramble to accommodate horde of Michael Jackson fans at Tuesday memorialJuly 3rd, 2009 LA braces for horde of Michael Jackson mournersLOS ANGELES — City officials are scrambling over the holiday weekend to try to figure out how to accommodate a public memorial service for Michael Jackson at a venue that can hold no more than 20,000 people. The event has been set for 10 a.m.
Michael Jackson memorial set for Tuesday at the Staples Center in Los AngelesJuly 3rd, 2009 Jackson memorial set for Tuesday in Los AngelesLOS ANGELES — The question of when and where a public memorial service will be held for Michael Jackson has finally been answered. But how city officials will handle the likelihood of a massive crowd remains to be settled.
Attorney: Debbie Rowe still deciding whether to seek custody of kids she had with JacksonJuly 3rd, 2009 Lawyer: Rowe deciding whether to seek custodyLOS ANGELES — Deborah Rowe, the ex-wife of Michael Jackson and the mother of two of his children, has not reached a final decision on whether to seek custody of the children, a lawyer said Thursday. Attorney Eric M.
Michael Jackson's ex-wife wins court delay while she decides whether to seek custody of 2 kidsJuly 3rd, 2009 Jackson ex-wife shows interest in custody of kidsLOS ANGELES — The future of Michael Jackson's children was thrown into question Thursday when his ex-wife emerged and won a delay in a custody hearing while she decides whether she wants to raise her two offspring. It was the first legal move from Deborah Rowe since the entertainer's death.
DEA joins Jackson death probe; memorial plans still mystery after Neverland ruled outJuly 2nd, 2009 DEA joins Michael Jackson death investigationLOS ANGELES — With the federal Drug Enforcement Administration now joining the investigation into Michael Jackson's death, Jermaine Jackson says he would be "hurt" if toxicology reports show that his younger brother abused prescription drugs. "In this business, the pressures and things that you go through, you never know what one turns to," Jermaine Jackson said in an interview broadcast Thursday on NBC's "Today" show.
DEA joins Michael Jackson death probe; memorial plans still mystery after Neverland ruled outJuly 2nd, 2009 DEA joins Michael Jackson death probeLOS ANGELES — Jermaine Jackson said he would be "hurt" if toxicology reports show that Michael Jackson abused prescription drugs, but that he did not know about any drug use by his younger brother. "In this business, the pressures and things that you go through, you never know what one turns to," Jermaine Jackson said in an interview broadcast Thursday on NBC's "Today" show.
A look at who wins and loses in the will of Michael JacksonJuly 2nd, 2009 Jackson's will: Who wins and loses?A look at who wins and loses in Michael Jackson's 2002 will, which aims to move all of his estimated $500 million-plus assets into a private family trust. SHUT OUT: Ex-wife Debbie Rowe; Jackson's father Joe Jackson.
Obama adviser Axelrod says president has written Michael Jackson's familyJune 28th, 2009 Obama aide: President has written Jackson familyWASHINGTON — A top White House adviser says President Barack Obama has written a private letter to Michael Jackson's family. David Axelrod says Obama expressed condolences to the Jacksons.