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Michael Jackson Asked to Identify Himself After Wearing a Ski Mask in Colorado
AP ^ | 2-27-04

Posted on 02/27/2004 1:37:51 PM PST by nuconvert

Michael Jackson Asked to Identify Himself After Wearing a Ski Mask in Colorado

Feb 27, 2004 The Associated Press

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - Michael Jackson was pulled over by police and asked to identify himself after shopping at a Wal-Mart while wearing a ski mask. An employee called police Tuesday, police Lt. Bill Kimminau said. The employee gave a description of the vehicle and Jackson was stopped a short time later.

Authorities asked Jackson to identify himself, which he did by removing his mask.

"There were no problems, and that was it," Kimminau said.

Jackson spokeswoman Raymone Bain said the incident was a trifle.

"The police car pulled to the side and just asked that he show his face, and he did, and that was it," Bain said. "There was no altercation or any kind of encounter."

The singer is known to wear disguises when in public.

Jackson is staying at a 56-acre ranch in Old Snowmass while vacationing with his children. He has been keeping a relatively low profile, but has been spotted at several shops in nearby Aspen.

He is facing child molestation charges in California.

His visit was announced in a press release Bain issued Feb. 20 to address rumors the 45-year-old singer had checked himself into a drug rehabilitation facility.

"Michael's children indicated to him a few days ago that they'd like to see and play in the snow," Bain said. "Mr. Jackson was enjoying his getaway until ... someone deliberately and viciously began reaching out to media organizations with this claim."

Bain also released a statement from Jackson that said: "I am appalled. Let me state for the record that I have not checked myself into any rehabilitation center in Aspen, Colorado; I am here for a few days with my children. I am outraged by these constant rumors."


TOPICS: Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: aspen; colorado; jackson; mask; police; walmart
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To: Djarum
You really believe that?
41 posted on 02/27/2004 2:35:42 PM PST by Dog (Bin Laden your account to America is past due......time to pay up.)
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To: Dog
You really believe that?

Yes. I'd like to know what law was broken that gave the police cause to stop him.

42 posted on 02/27/2004 2:37:38 PM PST by Djarum
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To: Samwise
Your's is the most sensible post thus far.
43 posted on 02/27/2004 2:39:57 PM PST by Neets (In favor of liberating Iraq, and opposed to it. And that's just one senator from Massachusetts.)
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To: Djarum
Maybe not illegal..but I have yet to see anyone in our Walmart walking around with a SKI MASK on.
44 posted on 02/27/2004 2:40:44 PM PST by Neets (In favor of liberating Iraq, and opposed to it. And that's just one senator from Massachusetts.)
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To: Djarum
No law was broken......it is called common sense.....which Michael Jackson lacks. I work in east coast retail chain......if someone walks in the door with a ski mask pulled down .....I call the cops.
45 posted on 02/27/2004 2:41:45 PM PST by Dog (Bin Laden your account to America is past due......time to pay up.)
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To: nuconvert
2 words...... cheap underwear

And if they want to get on the list sooner, no underwear.

46 posted on 02/27/2004 2:42:22 PM PST by savedbygrace
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To: Dog
. I work in east coast retail chain......if someone walks in the door with a ski mask pulled down .....I call the cops.

Well, you obviously don't work in the South East.

47 posted on 02/27/2004 2:43:52 PM PST by AdamSelene235
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To: AdamSelene235
So it is ok down there?
48 posted on 02/27/2004 2:44:50 PM PST by Dog (Bin Laden your account to America is past due......time to pay up.)
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To: Dog
So it is ok down there?

Hell no. Odds are you would be shot dead.

49 posted on 02/27/2004 2:46:03 PM PST by AdamSelene235
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To: Oztrich Boy
When they want to buy, like, wall stuff.

Thank you, Miss Hilton, your cell is this way...

50 posted on 02/27/2004 2:47:26 PM PST by Future Snake Eater ("Oh boy, I can't wait to eat that monkey!"--Abe Simpson)
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To: nuconvert
Everyone out of the pool!!
51 posted on 02/27/2004 2:48:10 PM PST by GSWarrior
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To: Dog
I hear ya, been there. If I didn't call the cops myself I'd tell someone else to get ready to do that on my signal.

It's not illegal to wear pantyhose over your face either, but there's always a reason why people want to cover their faces, and most of the reasons involve a very unpleasant day for people who work around cash...moral of the story, if you don't want to be treated like an armed robber, don't dress like one.
52 posted on 02/27/2004 2:48:14 PM PST by hellinahandcart
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To: Dog
No law was broken......it is called common sense.....which Michael Jackson lacks.

To him, common sense is avoiding attention.

53 posted on 02/27/2004 2:58:45 PM PST by Djarum
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To: AdamSelene235
LOL!
54 posted on 02/27/2004 3:05:15 PM PST by nuconvert (CAUTION: I'm an acquaintance of someone labelled :"an obstinate supporter of dangerous fantasies")
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To: Djarum
To him, common sense is avoiding attention.

Yes, that's why he dresses himself in women's blouses and facemasks, and his children in bright chiffon veils.

55 posted on 02/27/2004 3:08:04 PM PST by hellinahandcart
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To: hellinahandcart
LOL!!
56 posted on 02/27/2004 3:10:05 PM PST by nuconvert (CAUTION: I'm an acquaintance of someone labelled :"an obstinate supporter of dangerous fantasies")
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To: hellinahandcart
Good one....LOL!
57 posted on 02/27/2004 3:10:53 PM PST by Dog (Bin Laden your account to America is past due......time to pay up.)
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To: nuconvert
Someone should tell Michael that in the Real World, people get shot walking into a store dressed like that!
58 posted on 02/27/2004 3:11:59 PM PST by TexasCajun
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To: hellinahandcart
And don't forget the white gloves and umbrella.
They Never attract attention.
59 posted on 02/27/2004 3:13:42 PM PST by nuconvert (CAUTION: I'm an acquaintance of someone labelled :"an obstinate supporter of dangerous fantasies")
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To: Djarum
"To him, common sense is avoiding attention"

I think you should have stopped with "To him...", because the rest of that sentence doesn't apply to Jackson.
60 posted on 02/27/2004 3:16:18 PM PST by nuconvert (CAUTION: I'm an acquaintance of someone labelled :"an obstinate supporter of dangerous fantasies")
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