New Statement from Michael Jackson – Nov 20 2003 – PRESS RELEASE

Press Release Source: Stuart Backerman, Spokesman for Michael Jackson [b]Statement on Behalf of Michael Jackson[/b] [i]Thursday November 20, 5:38 pm ET[/i] [b]LOS ANGELES, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire/[/b] — “The big lie against Michael Jackson is anchored in the most vicious allegation imaginable, one that resonates across every culture: the spectacle of harming a child. That spectacle invites outrage, and it should. But this spectacle is rooted in a lie. “Michael said, ‘Lies run sprints, but the truth runs marathons. The truth will win this marathon in court.’ “Michael is going to defend himself with the force of his spirit, as would anyone falsely accused of something so monstrous.” ——————————————————————————– Source: Stuart Backerman, Spokesman for Michael Jackson :arrow http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/031120/dcth066_1.html