Debbie Rowe ‘to tell court MJ was secret drug addict’: report

  • Last Updated: 10:44 AM, July 25, 2013
  • Posted: 10:43 AM, July 25, 2013

Debbie Rowe will reportedly testify in Michael Jackson’s wrongful death suit that the late King of Pop was allegedly a secret drug addict for decades, reports claim.

The statement could potentially damage the Jackson family’s case against AEG Live in Katherine Jackson’s $40 billion suit.

The late star’s mother is suing the concert promoters for negligence in the hiring of Dr. Conrad Murray, who treated The Gloved One during preparations for his comeback concert series.

TMZ reports that AEG has asked Rowe – Jackson’s former wife and biological mother to Prince and Paris – to confirm that he kept his drug habit a secret.

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Sources told the gossip site that Rowe, 54, will be called by AEG next week to testify that she knew Jackson was abusing prescription medication in the 1980s and ‘90s but had no idea his habit was so out of control.

Rowe will reportedly point fingers at MJ’s famed former dermatologist Dr. Arnold Klein, claiming he had orders to inject Jackson with Demerol (a narcotic pain reliever) and Vistaril (a sedative to treat anxiety) every time he came to the doctor’s office. Rowe was Klein’s medical assistant back when Jackson was a patient.

Rowe will also reportedly say the “Thriller” singer kept his drug abuse a secret from her – a statement thought to help AEG who argue it had no reason to know of Jackson’s alleged habit.

She will reportedly testify that she saw Jackson leave the doctor’s office days before he died. When she heard of Jackson’s death, she allegedly told Klein over the phone, “What the [bleep] did you give him? He’s dead and it’s your fault.”

Rowe will also reportedly tell the court that she was the only person in Jackson’s life who would say no to him.

“The testimony could be critical. If the jury believes Michael could hide his hardcore drug use, AEG would have no reason to sound an alarm or take preventative action,” TMZ writes.

Jackson’s 83-year-old mother said in court this week that her son was “sick” and “being pressured” by the promoter as he prepared for his comeback tour. She claimed the company failed to give him proper medical attention in his final days.