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Jacko Wants His Money Backo -- Files Suit

Posted Dec 22nd 2006 7:31PM by TMZ Staff

Michael Jackson blames his financial mess on his former accountants, and he's suing to make things right.

TMZ has obtained a lawsuit filed by Jacko against Bernstein, Fox, Whitman, Goldman & Sloan, the singer's former CPAs. In the suit, filed late Friday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Jackson claims the firm withdrew $2.5 million a year from his accounts but did not pay the bills as ordered.

Jackson alleges the firm hired and paid people on Jackson's dime, without his authorization. Jackson has been dogged by claims he has stiffed his staff. The lawsuit also alleges that the firm entered into various agreements on Jackson's behalf, without his approval.

Jackson does not specifically allege where the money went, but claims the firm was negligent and violated its duty of trust. He also claims the firm has not come clean with his financial records, and says he's requested his accounting file but it has not been presented.

Jackson is seeking unspecified compensatory damages, punitive damages and a full accounting. Reps from Bernstein, Fox, Whitman, Goldman & Sloan had no comment.

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1. so now he knows what it feels like to be raped.

Posted at 8:16PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by ~Renee

2. F--- Celebrity Justice this dude should be filed under Freakshow.Maybe he can climb a tree and fly off with Peter Pan to ease his woes.

Posted at 8:40PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by Geezy

3. It must be nice to be so fricking rich that it takes you YEARS to figure out that something is wrong with your finances: Me? if I bounce one check I hear about it right away.
Lying scumbag!

Posted at 9:54PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by How Dewy of the firm of Dewy, Cheetem and Howe

4. .......and representing Mr. Jackson in this case will be Bubbles The Chimp..with co council to include several underage boys in their underwear. As Mr. Jacskon is well know to be with "limited funds" at this time..all parties have agreed to accept payment in Jesus Juice and bananas...stay tuned for futher updates.

Posted at 9:55PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by Party on Garth

5. He made GREAT music and videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 10:09PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by WOwwwww

6. What he did to his face is horrible. I can't stand to look at him.

Posted at 10:31PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by Prnzez

7. What does he expect.
You can only have some much money left over, after paying his way out of being a pedophille for so long with attorney fees and bribery.
It's also a Beatle curse....
F***in with the Beatles publishing..
As John said "Instant Karma Is Gonna Get Ya"
He's a sick f***

Posted at 10:49PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by WMDISALIE

8. Well he should know his way around Los Angeles County Superior Court...only this time he might not be dancing atop a car...and Michael, dont be late either, judges in these types of cases are quick to throw them out if you start with the clowning routine.

btw, what took you so long Jackson to figure out your help wasnt get paid for, and your animals not tended to? We all knew this months ago. Come back to earth Wacko, you havent been the same since Diana Ross turned you into the Scarecrow in Wiz.....you didnt believe you really were did you?

Posted at 11:09PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by Joe Citizen

9. Almost the entire Jackson clan wants to morph into Diana Ross..can someone please tell me why?

Posted at 11:39PM on Dec 22nd 2006 by ABC..easy as 1 2 3

10. This dude does not reside here anymore, shoot all the arrows you want he is shielded. I personally think he is a freak of nature. Your all shootin blanks he has been vindicated time and time again. Other countries do not believe in the narrow scope of the U.S. He has been tried and aquited time and time again. I personaly loved some of his dance skills in the past . He cannot produce anything viable because of the scrutiny. I don't blame him for leaving this police nation suv soccer mom slut c**t nation. Have a good day MADD and may your daughters turn out to be Ms.Nevada.

Posted at 12:07AM on Dec 23rd 2006 by louie vitton

11. Got get 'em, baby! And bring some money back to mama! ;)

Posted at 2:47AM on Dec 23rd 2006 by Miss Jackson

12. Ms. Jackson I'll kiss that pearl tongue.

Posted at 4:50AM on Dec 23rd 2006 by SF roller

13. He is incredibly talented. Despite the controversy I see no singer or performer in the US that can rival such immense talent even now. I don't agree with a lot of things that he has done. For one, he should have been proud of his skin and kept it because he was a great looking guy in the 80's. Two, I am not sure of his true relationship with the kids. However, that man was a phenomenal artist and performer. If he were to have an album showing the genius that he is, I have no doubt that it will be exceptionally received not only in the US but the world.

Posted at 9:27AM on Dec 23rd 2006 by wowza

14. When will this guy just diappear, no one cares. He is a pathetic pedofile loser!

Posted at 9:27AM on Dec 24th 2006 by Calif Girl

15. I am very glad these scumbags are going down! All of you haters on this site just sit around a gossip all day. "Now take your eyes off of the celebrities for a minute and take a look at your life...sad isn't it?"

Posted at 10:13PM on Dec 23rd 2006 by Aaron Barrow

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