Jeffre Phillips, who got engaged to Michael's sister in 2013, has been accused of taking the late star's clothes, handwritten notes and a briefcase with personal and business letters.
- Jun 26, 2022
AceShowbiz - Michael Jackson's estate has brought some accusations against LaToya Jackson's former fiance. Lawyers of the King of Pop have alleged that Jeffre Phillips, who got engaged to Michael's sister in 2013, stole the pajamas the "Thriller" singer wore on his deathbed.
Phillips reportedly took advantage of the chaos surrounding Jackson's passing in 2009 to take valuables from the star's home, Carolwood House. It was also unveiled that he tried to sell them on.
The film producer stayed at the property for nine days following the star's death and allegedly took clothes, handwritten notes and a briefcase with personal and business letters. He also brought home the "Billie Jean" singer's driver's license and iPhones belonging to the late star and his children.
The lawyers wrote in documents filed on Friday, June 24, "In extremely appalling and inhumane act, Phillips even stole the pyjamas Jackson was wearing in the final hours of his life." They added, "And Phillips stole a resuscitator tube that seems to have been used on Jackson by those who were trying to save Jackson's life in the short and frantic period before his passing."
Jackson's estate claimed they received a tip-off in December 2021 that the producer was attempting to auction off items that had belonged to the late singer. In an attempt to vouch for their authenticity, Phillips allegedly admitted to the auctioneers that the items were taken in the days following the "Bad" hitmaker's death while he was at his house.
The auction house then reached out to the estate to verify the items, letting them know they had a pair of Jackson's sunglasses that Phillips supposedly said still had "make-up on it from his face".
The estate has retrieved some of the items they have accused Phillips of taking but believes he is still in possession of home videos and music written and recorded by Jackson before his death from an accidental overdose aged just 50.
The estate has asked the court to order the producer to return any and all property he allegedly took. Meanwhile, Phillips, who has yet to comment on the allegations, remained close friends with his ex after they ended their 2-year engagement, but it is unclear if they are still in touch now.
