Julien’s dismisses accusations on Jackson auction

Julien’s Auctions boss Darren Julien has dismissed accusations that the sale of Michael Jackson’s memorabilia scheduled for October 9, at Ponte 16 in Macau goes against the deceased singer’s wishes.
More than 100 items once used by Jackson – including a pair of crystal-studded gloves and a set of Jackson 5 jumpsuits – will go to auction. However, in an interview with British tabloid Daily Star last month, Jackson’s former lawyer, Brian Oxman, said the late star had tried to stop the auction, and the sale in Macau would be tantamount to selling off his children’s estate.
In response, Darren Julien, president and chief executive of Julien’s Auctions, told the South China Morning Post that Oxman was “only seeking publicity” in leveling accusations against the auction house. “None of the items are consigned to us by the estate of Michael Jackson,” Julien said.
“The items come to us from some of Michael Jackson’s family members and friends whom he gave them to when he was alive,” Julien told the Hong Kong English daily.