Absent Jackson is Still A Presence
[b]Absent Jackson is Still A Presence[/b] BY MICHAEL J. TITTINGER Daily Press Staff Writer … Jacksons camp contends Schaffel was a glorified gopher who had no experience in the music industry, with Mundell indicating it would be preposterous to allow him to produce such a complicated recording session that included in upwards of 20 major label recording artists. Michael Jackson is a trusting, gullible, almost childlike man, said Mundell, explaining that a slew of advisors surround the entertainer to protect the forgetful genius. Hes a hard guy to take advantage of… but if you want to rip off Michael Jackson, the way to do it is get close to him. You have to become his friend. Mundell claims Schaffel befriended Jackson, then took advantage of that trust by demanding reimbursements and repayment of loans of which Jackson was not aware.