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Wednesday, July 8, 2009 12:00 AM

Paris Jackson's tearful goodbye

Michael's daughter spoke movingly at his memorial. Was it a moment of genuine affection -- or exploitation?
Judy Berman

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  • Wednesday, July 8, 2009 11:46 AM

    That was clearly not planned

    If you watch what happened leading up to Paris' statement, it's clear that was not planned. She wasn't pressured by the family to do that--nobody expected her to speak, and they weren't prepared for her to do so. I find it shocking that anyone would say that allowing a daughter to speak at her own father's funeral is somehow exploitative.

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