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Statement Regarding "Man In the Mirror - The Michael Jackson Story"

Date confirmed on MJJSource

Michael Jackson, “MJJSource” (August 10, 2004) (archived)

My family and I have dedicated our lives to spreading unity and peace to the world through our music.  The most recent unauthorized version of my life story, “Man in The Mirror,” in no way shape or form represents who we are as a family.  It is unfortunate that for years, we have been targets of completely inaccurate and false portrayals. We have watched, as we have been vilified and humiliated.  I personally, have suffered through many hurtful lies and references to me as ‘Wacko Jacko’ as well as the latest untruth about me fathering quadruplets.

This is intolerable and must stop.  The public depiction of us is not who we are, or what we are: we are a loving family.  My success on stage can be attributed to the love and support of my family off stage.  My brothers and I are ‘brothers’ first, we started out together and will always be together. All I can hope for is that one day, my family will be shown the same kindness and respect that we have, throughout our lives, shown to others.