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Jackson's mother 'granted custody'

A court in Los Angeles has given the mother of Michael Jackson temporary custody of the star's three children.

Katherine Jackson will look after Michael Joseph Jackson Jr, 12, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II.

There will be a formal hearing for permanent custody in August. Matthew Price reports.

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