The Jackson Family Talks About Murray’s Verdict

Rebbie Jackson, Michael’s sister, says that the announcement of Murray’s guilty verdict hasn’t eased her pain. In an interview with the Today Show, she says: "I thought that if he was found guilty, I would feel better, but now I’m just numb. I cried intensely. The truth of what happened hit me and brought everything back… I’m not sorry for Murray. If you love someone, you want what’s good for them—not that you do whatever they tell you to do." Jermaine Jackson, Michael’s brother, also appeared on The Ellen Show and said: "Michael wasn’t an addict. In the years 2000 and 2001, he became somewhat dependent on Demerol, but that was only for relieving physical pain. Even in the toxicology report, he wasn’t referred to as an addict. Michael only wanted to sleep, not to die. He trusted his doctor and believed nothing bad would happen. His doctor was negligent. It’s very sad because we lost an amazing person. In court, when we heard the verdict, my mother started crying and we calmed down. Fans were shouting with joy, but Michael isn’t coming back to us. We lost our brother… The punishment being considered for him is very small. If he had stolen something—for example, if he had gone to the hospital and stolen propofol—he would have faced a much harsher punishment." Source: eMJey.com / Today Show / Ellen Show