Jackson spotted last Wednesday at law offices of Venable LLP

Jackson spotted last Wednesday at law offices of Venable LLP in Washington The Return of Jackson By Amy Argetsinger and Roxanne Roberts Friday, July 27, 2007; 6:38 AM He’s back!!! Or is it possible Michael Jackson has been quietly lurking in our region ever since his early-a.m. Smithsonian tour last week? The sometimes-reclusive, sometimes-exhibitionist performer was spotted Wednesday evening in the downtown law offices of Venable LLP.

Judge to Decide Award in Secret Taping in Michael Jackson Case

Judge to Decide Award in Secret Taping in Michael Jackson Case LOS ANGELES (AP) — Talk about throwing yourself on the mercy of the court. The owner of a charter jet company says he’d like a judge to decide how much he should have to pay Michael Jackson in connection with an incident during the pop star’s arrest on child molestation charges.

Another Day, Another Lawsuit: This one wants $29 million – MiniB#48

Another Day, Another Lawsuit: This one wants $29 million – MiniB#48

JULY 18 2007 – In yet another attempt by someone else to get their hands into Michael Jackson's pockets, another entity has filed a lawsuit against the singer, his mother Katherine, and others claiming they are owed $29.7 million in "unpaid brokerage fees". Yes, you read correctly. HIS MAMA TOO!

In court documents obtained by MJJR.net, Transitional Investors, a private investment company, claims to have had a part in Jackson refinancing a loan, and that they were supposed to get 9% of the entire transaction value.

The problem is that their alleged connection with Jackson was through Don Stabler and Darien Dash of Precient-fame. If the name "Precient" sounds familiar, it should. Dash owns the company, which apparently held themselves out as representatives of Jackson.

Aphrodite Jones Book-signing, Fundraiser a Success

Best-selling author’s book signing aims to help kids BY JANA SOELDNER DANGER jdanger@MiamiHerald.com JANA SOELDNER DANGER / FOR THE MIAMI HERALD When New York Times best-selling author Aphrodite Jones hosted a book signing at the Fort Lauderdale restaurant to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County, the number of guests was supposed to be limited to 50. At least twice that number showed up, and it was tough to turn down folks who were eager to write checks that will benefit kids.

Jackson Denies B.E.T. Snub

Jackson Denies B.E.T. Snub Michael Jackson has blasted claims he was too busy to appear at the Black Entertainment Television awards, branding the allegations “false and defamatory.” The singer was asked to appear at the B.E.T. ceremony in Los Angeles on June 26 to perform a special “Thriller” album tribute and to present his mentor Diana Ross with a Lifetime Achievement Award — but news agencies claimed Jackson was “too incapacitated to appear.” Jackson’s spokeswoman Raymone K. Bain says the information “being disseminated in the media with regards to Mr. Jackson’s invitation is false. We cannot understand why anyone affiliated with the program would deliberately misrepresent the facts or attempt to defame Mr. Jackson.