Un grupo de jóvenes de L.A. dicen que Michael se va a suicidar y harán una vigilia
HUELGA DECIR QUE ESTÁN COMO UNA CABRA
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L.A. Youth Group to Hold Vigil for Michael Jackson
By Dan Whitcomb
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Members of a Los Angeles youth group, fearing that Michael Jackson will kill himself over a British television documentary about his bizarre lifestyle, plan to hold a prayer vigil for the embattled pop star in Hollywood on Tuesday.
Some 200 teens will participate in the vigil at Jackson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, hoping to inspire people around the world to pray for the onetime "King of Pop" amid revelations that he sleeps with young boys, said Alex Poe, director of Right Way Youth Activities Inc.
"We are convinced that he is on the verge of suicide right now," Poe said. "After watching this documentary and looking at the situation ... the kids themselves encouraged me. They said: 'Mr. Poe, the only thing we can do is pray."'
The 90-minute documentary, consisting of exclusive interviews with Jackson by British journalist Martin Bashir while he spent eight months with the reclusive entertainer, generated blockbuster ratings in the United States as more than 25 million people tuned in to watch.
An earlier UK broadcast of the film attracted 15 million viewers.
It showed Jackson, 44, frolicking with children on the grounds of his Neverland ranch and defending his practice of sleeping with young boys -- including a cancer sufferer named Gavin who is seen holding hands with the pop star.
Jackson has said he was "devastated" by the documentary and vowed to release video footage of his own to prove that Bashir had been misleading and unfair.
Poe said most of the children in his group, who range in age from 12 to 16, believe that Jackson has lost his way and can find it again with prayer, support and counseling.
"For the most part they love Michael," Poe said. "They do not think Michael is a pedophile. They want to start a prayer movement for Michael because he needs prayer. He doesn't deserve to be kicked to the side like this."
Meanwhile, a Beverly Hills psychiatrist, Dr. Carole Lieberman, on Tuesday called for authorities in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara to investigate his fitness as a parent.
Last week a California lawyer called for an investigation into Jackson's life in Santa Barbara County, where he lives with his three young children.
Santa Barbara child welfare officials have declined to comment on the grounds that all reports of alleged child abuse or neglect were confidential and were initially assessed before determining whether to launch any action or inquiry.
California authorities in November rebuffed calls for an investigation of Jackson after he was seen on television dangling his young baby out of a fourth-floor hotel window in Berlin to show hundreds of screaming fans below.
HUELGA DECIR QUE ESTÁN COMO UNA CABRA
Entertainment - Reuters/Variety TV
L.A. Youth Group to Hold Vigil for Michael Jackson
By Dan Whitcomb
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Members of a Los Angeles youth group, fearing that Michael Jackson will kill himself over a British television documentary about his bizarre lifestyle, plan to hold a prayer vigil for the embattled pop star in Hollywood on Tuesday.
Some 200 teens will participate in the vigil at Jackson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, hoping to inspire people around the world to pray for the onetime "King of Pop" amid revelations that he sleeps with young boys, said Alex Poe, director of Right Way Youth Activities Inc.
"We are convinced that he is on the verge of suicide right now," Poe said. "After watching this documentary and looking at the situation ... the kids themselves encouraged me. They said: 'Mr. Poe, the only thing we can do is pray."'
The 90-minute documentary, consisting of exclusive interviews with Jackson by British journalist Martin Bashir while he spent eight months with the reclusive entertainer, generated blockbuster ratings in the United States as more than 25 million people tuned in to watch.
An earlier UK broadcast of the film attracted 15 million viewers.
It showed Jackson, 44, frolicking with children on the grounds of his Neverland ranch and defending his practice of sleeping with young boys -- including a cancer sufferer named Gavin who is seen holding hands with the pop star.
Jackson has said he was "devastated" by the documentary and vowed to release video footage of his own to prove that Bashir had been misleading and unfair.
Poe said most of the children in his group, who range in age from 12 to 16, believe that Jackson has lost his way and can find it again with prayer, support and counseling.
"For the most part they love Michael," Poe said. "They do not think Michael is a pedophile. They want to start a prayer movement for Michael because he needs prayer. He doesn't deserve to be kicked to the side like this."
Meanwhile, a Beverly Hills psychiatrist, Dr. Carole Lieberman, on Tuesday called for authorities in Los Angeles and Santa Barbara to investigate his fitness as a parent.
Last week a California lawyer called for an investigation into Jackson's life in Santa Barbara County, where he lives with his three young children.
Santa Barbara child welfare officials have declined to comment on the grounds that all reports of alleged child abuse or neglect were confidential and were initially assessed before determining whether to launch any action or inquiry.
California authorities in November rebuffed calls for an investigation of Jackson after he was seen on television dangling his young baby out of a fourth-floor hotel window in Berlin to show hundreds of screaming fans below.
PUES LA VERDAD YO CREO QUE ES MUY BUENA IDEA QUE ESTAS PERSONAS OREN POOR MICHAEL PERO LO QUE NO ME PARECE CORRECTO ES QUE DIGAN QUE MICHAEL ESTA A PUNTO DE SUICIDARSE, YO CREO QUE MICHAEL JAMAS HARIA UNA COSA ASI. PERO BUENO LOS APOYO EN LA ORACIÓN. 
