BrendaStar
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I know this is being discussed on the "Everthing Mikey" thread, but I feel it needed to be dsiplayed more prominently.
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,188181,00.html
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,188181,00.html
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Neverland Nevermore for Jacko
Friday, March 17, 2006
By Roger Friedman
PHOTOS
Jacko Closes Neverland for Good
Michael Jackson has shut down his Neverland Ranch for good. Employees were summoned to the ranch Thursday at 5 p.m. PST in staggered groups, given back pay for 12 weeks through today and told the ranch had been shut down by the California Department of Labor.
In fact, Jackson made the decision to lay off more than 60 loyal staffers after making them wait through three months with no pay. Their health insurance ran out on Feb. 28. Last week, the State closed the ranch because Jackson carried no workmen's compensation.
Despite misleading statements from Jacksons spokeswoman Raymone Bain, I am told that Neverland is indeed closed except to Jacksons family members and security staff.
Some of the employees of Neverland had been there with Jackson since he bought the place in the late '80s. A few actually had worked for the previous owner. They leave without pensions or the ability to apply for COBRA health insurance.
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