Katherine Jackson Speaks Out: Life After Michael Jackson
Raising children in your 80s isn't easy, Jackson matriarch says.
Jan. 25, 2011 — -- She is the matriarch of a music dynasty.
Katherine Jackson who buried her most-famous son pop singer Michael Jackson almost two years ago, has been front and center since his death.
Now she's speaking out about dealing with court cases related to her son's death, lawsuits and how the family is trying to move on.
Michael Jackson died June 25, 2009 after being administered a lethal dose of propofol, a powerful intravenous sedative.
His personal doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, is accused of killing the pop legend by allegedly administering an overdose of intravenous and prescription drugs.
Since her son's death, Katherine has been raising his three children and is a constant presence in court.
"It's been a difficult time for me ever since my son passed," said Katherine Jackson. "When I'm in that courtroom I can't stand to look at that man [Murray]…and I go because I love my son...I just feel I have to be there. It's the same way when they was accusing him of molesting, molestation…I was there every day."
Reports have said Murray attempted to hide evidence and delayed calling 911 as Jackson lay dying.
Murray's attorneys have said the doctor did nothing to cause Jackson's death.
Murray faces trial on involuntary manslaughter charges, and is expected to make an appearance in Los Angeles Superior Court today.