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 I'll Sue Palins
 Over Custody: Levi 

'I'm up to the point where I can't see my kid again,' says Tripp's dad

Oct 30, 09 4:45 PM CDT
(Newser) - Levi Johnston says he's “definitely” going to court over custody issues concerning Tripp, his son with Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol. "I'm up to the point where I can't see my kid again. I'm done. I'm sure we'll end up in court,” Johnston tells the Guardian , explaining that... More »

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Alaska • teen pregnancy • child custody • Sarah Palin • Bristol Palin • Levi Johnston • Tripp Palin

 DC Sniper's Ex: Rampage 
 Was Scheme to Kill Me 

Muhammad hoped to pass off murder on madman and regain custody of kids

Oct 6, 09 1:17 PM CDT
(Newser) - The ex-wife of convicted Beltway Sniper John Muhammad was the ultimate target of his murderous 2002 DC rampage that killed 10 people. Mildred Muhammad says her ex intended to pass off her murder as the work of a madman and regain custody of their three children. She got wise to... More »

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ATF • shooting rampage • PTSD • Gulf War • child custody • John Allen Muhammad • Lee Boyd Malvo • post-traumatic stress disorder • scheme • Mildred Muhammad • Beltway Sniper

Missing Ill. Boy Found Hidden Behind Wall at Grandma's

Mother charged in connection with 6-year-old's disappearance

Sep 6, 09 9:44 AM CDT
(Newser) - Authorities in Illinois have found a boy who’d been missing for nearly 2 years hidden behind a wall in his grandmother’s house, and arrested his mother and grandmother in connection with his disappearance, the Chicago Tribune reports. “It was a good day today,” one official said,... More »

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kidnapping • Illinois • child custody • child abduction

(Newser) - Dutch authorities have gone to court to demand custody of a 13-year-old girl to block her planned solo sail around the world, reports the BBC. The girl's parents have already been denied permission for her to miss two years of school for the adventure. Laura Dekker, who has sailed since... More »

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sailing • sailor • Dutch TV • girls • Dutch government • child custody • teenager • solo sail • circumnavigation

(Newser) - There’s been a third divorce filing between Robin Wright Penn and hubby Sean Penn, Access Hollywood reports. The Penns have been on the outs, on and off, for years, but this time could be official. The fairer Penn claims “irreconcilable differences,” though the couple agrees to share... More »

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entertainment • film • Sean Penn • Robin Wright Penn • child custody • movies • celebrity divorces • separation

(Newser) - Michael Jackson's autopsy has been completed, but authorities won't release the results until after their investigation into his death has been completed, reports CNN. Detectives are investigating what role the anesthetic propofol—administered by Dr. Conrad Murphy—played in the singer's death, according to sources. Meanwhile, Jackson's three children are... More »

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California • business • will • court • custody • Michael Jackson • Jackson Five • child custody • estate • Prince Michael Jackson • Prince Michael Jackson II • Guardian • Paris Jackson • financial guardian

(AP) - A man who says he is the father of a baby who was cut from her slain mother's womb wants custody of the baby girl. Roberto Rodriguez, the estranged boyfriend of slain mother Darlene Haynes, said outside a Massachusetts court today that he wants custody of the baby and of... More »

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murder • Massachusetts • womb • restraining order • child custody • Darlene Haynes • Roberto Rodriguez

(Newser) - A judge signed off today on last week’s unofficial custody arrangement for Michael Jackson’s children, appointing Katherine Jackson as the permanent guardian of all three, the AP reports. Jackson’s mother, 79, was the first choice given in his will to raise the children, and is the only... More »

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entertainment • celebrity • custody • Michael Jackson • child custody • Debbie Rowe • Katherine Jackson • Prince Michael Jackson • Paris Michael Jackson • celebrity death • Prince Michael Jackson II

(Newser) - Janet Jackson has become Michael Jackson kids' key caregiver in the weeks since their father's death and that's how the four of them want it to stay, sources tell OK!  "Janet has completely bonded with those children in the last two weeks,” said a family friend. “... More »

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Janet Jackson • Michael Jackson • child custody • Debbie Rowe • Katherine Jackson • Blanket • Prince Michael Jackson • Paris Michael Jackson

JACKSON ROUNDUP

 LAPD Treating Jacko 
 Case as Homicide 


Jul 15, 09 11:51 AM CDT
(Newser) - Though it’s not yet official, the Los Angeles Police Department is treating Michael Jackson’s death as a homicide, law enforcement sources tell TMZ. The anesthetic Propofol looks to be the primary cause of death, and police are focusing on Dr. Conrad Murray as the person who likely administered... More »

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entertainment • celebrity • Michael Jackson • child custody • Debbie Rowe • Conrad Murray • Tito Jackson • celebrity death

(Newser) - Michael Jackson's ex-wife is presenting a custody battle for his kids for financial gain, according to a pal. "Do I want the kids? Hell no! Does it look good for me to ask for them? Absolutely," Rowe wrote in an email to friend Rebecca White. Though Rowe has... More »

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Michael Jackson • child custody • Debbie Rowe • Blanket • Prince Michael Jackson • Paris Michael Jackson

(Newser) - The grandma and baby mama of Michael Jackson's three kids have secured another custody hearing delay, hoping to reach an agreement on their own, E! Online reports. Grandma Katherine Jackson will retain custody of Prince Michael I, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, 7, until the newly scheduled hearing... More »

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Michael Jackson • child custody • Debbie Rowe • Katherine Jackson • Prince Michael Jackson • Prince Michael Jackson II

(Newser) - Debbie Rowe, mother of Michael Jackson’s two eldest children, wants custody—and a restraining order to keep them away from Jackson’s father, she told KNBC-TV of Los Angeles today. “I want my children,” said Rowe, ex-wife of the late singer and mother of Michael Jr., 12,... More »

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Michael Jackson • child custody • Debbie Rowe • Joe Jackson • Prince Michael Jackson • Paris Michael Jackson • NBC Local

 Jacko's Will: 
 His Mom 
 Gets Kids 

Family expected to file
it in court today; assets going into trust

Jul 1, 09 6:07 AM CDT
(Newser) - Michael Jackson's will calls for his mother to take custody of his three children, People reports. The family is currently reviewing the document—its very existence had been in doubt even a day ago—and is expected to file it in court today, adds TMZ. It includes no numbers, but... More »

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children • will • custody • singer • Michael Jackson • child custody • mother • Katherine Jackson • celebrity death

(Newser) - A Los Angeles judge today gave Michael Jackson’s mother, Katherine, temporary custody of the late singer’s three children, the AP reports. Katherine Jackson was not, however, given guardianship of the children’s estate. A hearing is scheduled Aug. 3 to determine permanent arrangements. “We’re not trying... More »

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entertainment • Michael Jackson • child custody • petition • legal filing • Conrad Murray • Katherine Jackson • Joe Jackson • Prince Michael Jackson • Paris Michael Jackson • Blanket Jackson

(Newser) - The BET awards last night were turned into a  star-studded tribute to Michael Jackson, with host Jamie Foxx donning a red leather "Billie Jean" jacket and Beyonce calling Jackson "my teacher and hero." Joe Jackson, wearing a hat and sunglasses, expressed anger about the singer's death. "... More »

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Janet Jackson • will • Michael Jackson • child custody • tribute • BET • Joe Jackson

Jackson Clan Demands 2nd Autopsy

His kids want to stay with grandma, who vows to win custody

Jun 27, 09 2:56 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Rev. Jesse Jackson said today that Michael Jackson's family, suspicious over his death, have ordered a second autopsy. Among their concerns is the role played by Dr. Conrad Murray in Jackson’s final hours. "When did the doctor come? What did he do? Did he inject him?" ... More »

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autopsy • Michael Jackson • child custody • Debbie Rowe • Conrad Murray • Katherine Jackson

 Mercy's Dad Rips 
 'Scandalous' Madge 

Dad who walked out on toddler's mom blasts Madonna for lacking 'good morals'

Apr 30, 09 5:17 AM CDT
(Newser) - Madonna's battle to adopt a second Malawi child suffered a major blow yesterday when the toddler's father blasted the singer's loose morals and launched a battle for custody, reports the Daily Mail. James Kambewa is seeking to block the adoption because he wants to spare 3-year-old Mercy a life... More »

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Africa • adoption • parenting • Malawi • Madonna • child custody • Guy Ritchie • David Banda • Mercy Amba Oduyoye

 'Most Teens... 
 Are Sexually 
 Active': Levi 

Baby daddy willing to sue for visitation, if it comes to that

Apr 23, 09 8:41 AM CDT
(Newser) - Levi Johnston may sue the Palins for the right to see his son, Politico reports. Johnston told Larry King last night that he hired an attorney when Alaska's first family cut off communication, but added, “We’re not in a big fight with the Palins. I still like the... More »

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baby • lawyer • child custody • Sarah Palin • Bristol Palin • Levi Johnston

 Madonna Divorce 
 Details To Go Public 

Pop star "dreading" public hearing of child custody deal

Feb 20, 09 2:40 PM CST
(Newser) - The messy details of Madonna’s divorce from Guy Ritchie could be aired in public next month, the Daily Mirror reports. A New York judge will likely approve the child custody deal reached in the UK during open-court proceedings. “She is dreading it,” a pal told the Sun.... More »

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Madonna • child custody • celebrity divorces • Guy Ritchie

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