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Thomas Mesereau Jr has denied that a rift exists between himself and Michael Jackson.
Mesereau Jr and legal partner Susan Yu defended Jackson in his child molestation trial after replacing original lawyer Mark Geragos. The pair recently withdrew from two impending lawsuits, but deny that they have issues with the star.
"I am very disturbed by the false, erroneous, and self-serving reports about the relationship between Michael Jackson, my law partner Susan Yu, and me," Mesereau Jr stated. "For approximately seven months, we assisted Michael Jackson in this effort. We never intended to assume these obligations on a permanent basis.
"We are still in communications with Michael Jackson, and his assistants, and remain close friends. People should leave Mr Jackson and his family alone."
Mesereau Jr and legal partner Susan Yu defended Jackson in his child molestation trial after replacing original lawyer Mark Geragos. The pair recently withdrew from two impending lawsuits, but deny that they have issues with the star.
"I am very disturbed by the false, erroneous, and self-serving reports about the relationship between Michael Jackson, my law partner Susan Yu, and me," Mesereau Jr stated. "For approximately seven months, we assisted Michael Jackson in this effort. We never intended to assume these obligations on a permanent basis.
"We are still in communications with Michael Jackson, and his assistants, and remain close friends. People should leave Mr Jackson and his family alone."
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