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Janet Jackson's lawyers have issued a lengthy statement, blaming media intrusion for the recent Jackson family drama and denying all allegations against her and family members. It also suggests that Michael Jackson's will is a fake - as he was in another US state when the will was signed in California.
Janet Jackson has been in the centre of the Jackson family drama, with rumours suggesting that she was involved in keeping Paris, Prince and Blanket Jackson from their grandmother (and legal guardian), Katherine Jackson. It was also suggested she slapped Paris Jackson and called her a 'spoiled b**ch'. Now, an official statement has been released denying these incidents.
"In recent weeks, the media has received preposterous reports - all now proven to be false - of a purported kidnapping of Katherine Jackson and of physical and verbal abuse of a child," reads the statement. "The executors and their agents also recently issued a notice barring Janet, Randy and Rebbie from visiting their 82 year old mother and Michael's children. The effect of that notice not only is to damage fundamental familiy relationships, it is also to isolate Katherine Jackson from anyone questioning the validity of Michael's will."
The statement also reveals that Janet and her sibling are continuing to challenge Michael Jackson's will - but for no personal financial gain.
"The executors have never explained how Michael could have signed his will in California on a date that irrefutable evidence establishes he was in New York," the statement continues. "It is important to stress that Janet, Randy and Rebbie have questioned the validity of the will with no financial motive whatsoever - they standt o gain nothing financially by finding that the will is invalid.
"Michael's children will be the beneficiaries of Michael's estate. What will be gained by finding the invalidity is that the executors will be replaced and the estate and the guardianship will be managed in a manner that is in the best interests of the children, which is what Michael wanted."
The Jackson family are determined to continue to challenge the will, saying it is in the best interests of Michael's children and that they are carrying out the wishes of their brother.
Below: the Jackson family drama - in full
