LOS ANGELES (AP) - A judge has approved Michael Jackson's
mother's request for temporary guardianship of his children.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff made his
ruling Monday.
A hearing on whether she can become the children's permanent
guardian is set for Aug. 3.
Jackson left behind three children: Michael Joseph Jackson Jr.,
known as Prince Michael, 12; Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11;
and Prince Michael II, 7. The youngest son was born to a surrogate
mother.
The judge did not grant Katherine Jackson's request to serve as
the temporary guardian of the children's estate.
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