  Michael Jackson. (AP Files) |
A lawyer for Michael Jackson’s dermatologist Arnold Klein has spoken out about his client's decision to ask a judge to consider him in Monday's guardianship case over the singer's three children.
Klein's lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan stunned onlookers at Los Angeles County Superior Court when he asked for Klein to be allowed to play a role in the lives of Jackson's eldest children, Prince Michael, 12, and Paris, 11.
The judge was said to have pulled Kaplan aside to discuss the matter before eventually denying the dermatologist's request, insisting Klein has no legal standing in the kids' lives.
But Klein, who has been hit by rumours he is the biological father of Prince and Paris, maintains he made the petition because he once promised the King Of Pop he would look after the kids.
A statement from Kaplan released to RadarOnline.com reads, "We appeared on behalf of Dr Arnold Klein before Judge Mitchell Beckloff... to ask the Court to allow Dr Klein to have an opportunity to present evidence to the Court for its consideration in fashioning an appropriate guardianship order with specific protection and supervision in areas relating to Paris Katherine and Prince Michael's upbringing that were of particular concern to Michael.
"Dr Klein is not objecting to Katherine Jackson being the guardian nominee, but was acting on promises he made to Michael with respect to assuring the long term health and stability of the children and their ability to enjoy as normal of a life out of the spotlight as could be reasonably possible."
And despite the judge overturning Klein's appeal, the medic still wants to be part of their upbringing.
Kaplan adds, "Dr Klein has always had a special relationship with Paris Katherine and Prince Michael, loves and cares deeply for these children and is looking out for their best interest. Dr Klein has been involved with the children in sharing holidays and other special events and wishes to have the ability to continue his involvement as a very close friend of their father and offers his guidance and protection forever."
