Staples Center offers to host Jackson memorial

LOS ANGELES - According to KNBC's Robert Kovacik, AEG and the LAPD have offered the Staples Center to the Jackson family for the memorial service.

Randy Philips, president and CEO of AEG, is still waiting for a response from the Jackson family.

The Los Angeles Times reports that the memorial may take place on Tuesday, July 7.

Contrary to rumors, there will be no public or private viewing for Michael Jackson at his Neverland Ranch, the Jackson family said in a statement Wednesday.

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