Joe Jackson urged calm

Before the Monday hearing on the charges, Joe Jackson, Michael’s father, exclusively provided a statement to the website Michael Jackson Tribute Portrait, in which he called on fans to stay calm. The statement was issued after news broke that a group of fans would gather around the courthouse to protest and demonstrate on Monday. The statement said: "I appreciate the fact that fans feel that they are Michael’s voice now that Michael can’t fight for himself. You are a reflection of Michael, and you must represent him the way he was: with peace, respect, and dignity—and above all, with love. There is no room for hate or violence. Maybe we can’t forgive as quickly as Michael forgives; but we must observe the same standing and respect in our behavior that he deserves. All we want is justice—no more and no less." Source: eMJey / michaeljacksontributeportrait.com