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Jackson Memorial Could Cost Fans, LA

Service could be Tuesday at Staples Center

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Jul 2, 2009 10:47 AM CDT

(Newser) – As speculation focuses on Tuesday as the date for Michael Jackson’s public memorial in Los Angeles, how the city will pay for crowd control and security is sure to become an issue, the Times reports. Private donors and AEG, which owns Staples Center—the likely venue for such a service—donated money to cover the costs of the Lakers’ recent championship parade and rally. AEG could also sell tickets to the memorial, though price is unclear.

The company was also promoting Jackson’s London comeback concerts and is smarting from that financial hit. The event will likely be costly—the Lakers’ celebration ran $2 million. Sources said plans are being drawn up for a massive law enforcement deployment Tuesday morning, but nothing has not yet been finalized.

The train station at Neverland Ranch in Los Olivos, Calif., is seen yesterday.
The train station at Neverland Ranch in Los Olivos, Calif., is seen yesterday.   (AP Photo)
Fans surround a makeshift memorial for Michael Jackson at his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, June 30, 2009.
Fans surround a makeshift memorial for Michael Jackson at his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, June 30, 2009.   (AP Photo)
In this 1984 file photo, Michael Jackson is seen backstage at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
In this 1984 file photo, Michael Jackson is seen backstage at the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo)
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AnnieOkie58
Jul 2, 2009 6:30 AM CDT
I have an inkling...the Jackson family have already had a private funeral for Michael. They did say, after the second autopsy was over they were going to bury Michael, if I recall correctly. So, if this is true...there is no reason to rush to have a public memorial....Michael isnt going to be there anyways.
AClotfelter
Jul 2, 2009 5:54 AM CDT
"plans are being drawn up for a massive law enforcement deployment Tuesday morning, but nothing has not yet been finalized."
cmenthead
Jul 2, 2009 5:17 AM CDT
why is it even necessary for the city to have security/crowd control coverage ? surely, people behave at funerals.

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