NEW YORK, Mar. 13, 2008
Sell The Ranch? Never, Says Jackson
The King Of Pop's Lawyer Seals The Deal To Save Neverland Ranch From Auction
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Jackson attorney L. Londell McMillan told The Associated Press on Thursday that the pop star has worked out a "confidential" agreement with Fortress Investment Group, LLC. The deal allows him to retain ownership of the famed property in Los Olivos.
"Neverland and MJ are fine," McMillan said.
An auction date had been set for March 19 because of $24.5 million the singer owed on the 2,500-acre spread northwest of Santa Barbara.Photos: Jackson Family Auction
A source close to the singer who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the matter said it's not clear whether Jackson will keep Neverland. Jackson has not lived there since his acquittal on child molestation charges in 2005.
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