Man(?) In The Mirror

Jackson Releases Statement



AP ImageMichael Jackson has released a statement disputing the depiction of he and his family in VH1's "Man In The Mirror." The pop singer makes no reference to the charges pending against him, instead rails against the mistreatment he says has been directed at him and his family.

In a statement released to Access Hollywood, Jackson says: "My family and I have dedicated our lives to spreading unity and peace to the world through our music. The most recent unauthorized version of my life story, 'Man in the Mirror,' in no way, shape, or form, represents who we are as a family.

It is unfortunate that for years, we have been targets of completely inaccurate and false portrayals. We have watched, as we have been vilified and humiliated. I, personally, have suffered through many hurtful lies and references to me as 'Wacko Jacko' as well as the latest untruth about me fathering quadruplets."

Jackson continues, saying: "This is intolerable and must stop. The public depiction of us is not who we are, or what we are. We are a loving family. My success on stage can be attributed to the love and support of my family off stage. My brothers and I are brothers first, we started out together and will always be together. All I can hope for is that one day, my family will be shown the same kindness and respect that we have, throughout our lives, shown to others."

The unauthorized biopic follows Michael's life from his childhood to his rise to fame to his current legal woes.

Jackson, who is facing a January 31st trial on child-molest charges, had to obtain a judge's permission to issue the statement while his case is under a court-imposed gag order.



:::Shortly after giving this statement, Jackson fondled his "sexual deviant release" doll, for the delight of the cameras:::