Jackson appeal rejected by Supreme Court

Michael Jackson has had an appeal rejected by the Supreme Court regarding his children.

The singer appealed against a February court decision that ex-wife Debbie Rowe's rights as a mother should be restored. The Californian Supreme Court rejected hearing the appeal.

Rowe's lawyer, Eric M. George spoke on her behalf: "We're very gratified. I would find it inconceivable that Mr. Jackson would seek an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court on that issue."

The couple split in 1999 and Rowe terminated her parental rights two years later.