Jun 26, 2009 7:40 pm US/Eastern
Al Malnik Claims He Could Be "Blanket's" New Dad
WEST PALM BEACH (CBS4) ―
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Michael Jackson in 1984, 1972 and 2007 (l-r).
AP
One day after the death of pop superstar Michael Jackson, there seem to be more questions than answers about the final moments of the eclectic singer. An autopsy was performed on Friday, but results have yet to be revealed. As news of the singers death sinks in, the focus has now turned to Jacko's children and who will take custody of them, and a South Floridian may have something to say about it.
Longtime Jackson friend and Miami businessman Al Malnik told
CBS4's Lisa Petrillo in an exclusive interview that he and Jackson had a signed document that said Malnik could take custody of the youngest child, Prince Michael II, also known as Blanket.
"I guess in 2003 or 2004, he asked me if anything ever happened to him, if I would become godfather and parent to Prince Michael. So I signed a document at that time agreeing to bring up Blanket in the event anything happened to him," Malnik said.
According to Malnik, he was the executor of Michael Jackson's will in 2004. But he has no idea what has transpired since then, or if there is a new, updated will. Still, he's sure the children will be taken care of for years to come.
"I think the royalty income will be bigger than ever before. And, Michael will have no further expenses because he's no longer here. So the kids will be well provided for as a result of his demise," Malnik said.
As of Friday evening, the Los Angeles Police are looking for the doctor who was with Jackson when he collapsed on Thursday afternoon in his home. Police have indicated he is not being sought in a criminal investigation, but TMZ.com reported Jackson was given a dose of Demerol by the doctor.
For now, fans all across the globe will mourn and celebrate Jackson's life, who remains as much of a mystery in death as he was in life.
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