Clarification on the Dismissal of Michael Jackson's Former Spokesperson, Stuart Backerman


OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

Friday, December 2, 2004
From Michael Jackson's Publicist, Kevin J. McLin Sr.



LOS ANGELES - "As a publicist for Michael Jackson, I would like to set the record straight on the dismissal of Michael's former spokesperson, Stuart Backerman. Mr. Backerman is claiming he resigned over "strategic differences " with Mr. Jackson's advisors. This is not true. Mr. Backerman and I both attended the Jackson family get-together December 20th, at Neverland ranch. Both Mr. Backerman and I were present at the media briefing by Michael's attorney Mark Geragos. Both Mr. Backerman and I agreed not to make any statements to the press without authorization by Mr. Geragos. Mr. Backerman spoke to the press without that authorization and was terminated for refusing to acknowledge that agreement."