Michael's dad looses inheritance battle

London (ANI): Michael Jackson's father Joe will not inherit any of the King of Pop's assets, a Los Angeles judge has ruled. The Thriller hitmaker"s 80-year-old father had taken legal action over his son"s estate after discovering that he had been written out of the star's will. However Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff threw out Joe"s objection, saying the ruling was based on the singer"s decision not to give his father any of his assets.

"I don't think he gets to step into this and create further litigation. Joe Jackson takes none of this estate. This is a decision his son made," the Mirror quoted Judge Beckloff as saying. However, Joe"s request to secure an allowance from the singer's estate has yet to be considered with a hearing on the matter for December 10. Michael left his assets to his children, his mother Katherine Jackson and charities.