Michael Jackson 'terrified' Of Jail - page 2

4 months ago 05th Jul 09:45

"I had to be very blunt with him, I told him, 'Because you're a 48-year-old man and you got interviewed by Martin Bashir and told him you sleep with children. That doesn't go on in America or in most civilised countries, a man does not sleep with children.'

"He told me, 'That's society's problem and not mine.' In other words they are the dirty old men."

Meanwhile, an online lottery has been launched in which the singer's fans can win tickets to his memorial, which is to be held in Los Angeles' Staples Center - where Michael has been rehearsing for his upcoming London comeback shows - on Tuesday (07.07.09).

People worldwide can enter the draw at www.staplescenter.com, which will see 17,500 tickets be randomly given out.

11,000 fans will receive seats inside the arena, with another 6,500 allowed to watch on screens in the nearby Nokia Theatre.

Hopefuls should register before 6pm US time today (04.07.09), with those who are successful being notified via email.

The service will also be broadcast worldwide on TV and the internet.

Tim Leiweke from the Staples Center said: "It is the family's wish to create a service and celebration that all of Michael's fans around the world can be part of."

It has been claimed as many as 700,000 people could flock to the arena on Tuesday.