In the aftermath of Rev. Jesse Jackson’s memorial service, several blogs have drummed up false claims about the Jackson family, including the value of Jackson’s estate, his will, and other internal family matters.
On Instagram Monday (Mar. 23), Ashley Laverne Jackson, the youngest daughter of the civil rights icon, shared a note letting the world know that her voice won’t be attributed to family drama and any news report suggesting otherwise was “fabricated.”
“Since my father’s homegoing services, I have been intentional about preserving my voice and my peace. As such, I have made no public statements regarding familial matters,” she began her statement.
She continued: “Any website, account, or individual claiming to have quotes from me is fabricating them entirely. What has become apparent is that these are defamatory statements designed to disseminate misinformation and damage my reputation. This conduct also targets members of my family, compounding the harm.”
The civil rights leader, who twice ran for President and became one of the more noted figures of the 20th century, died on February 17 after a prolonged battle with progressive supranuclear palsy. He was 84.
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