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Michael Jackson to keep Neverland Ranch

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Michael Jackson is escorted to the stage during funeral services for singer James Brown at the James Brown Arena in Augusta, Georgia, December 30, 2006. Jackson arrived shortly after the start of the funeral service for James Brown who died of congestive heart failure on December 25, 2006. (UPI Photo/John Dickerson).. 
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Published: March. 14, 2008 at 10:01 AM

LOS OLIVOS, Calif., March 14 (UPI) -- Michael Jackson's lawyer said the pop star has worked out a refinancing deal to keep his Neverland Ranch in Los Olivos, Calif.

The 2,800-acre spread was once Jackson's home and boasted a private zoo and amusement park.

It reportedly was scheduled to be auctioned off next Wednesday at the Santa Barbara courthouse after Jackson defaulted on his $24.5 million mortgage.

However, the singer's attorney Londell McMillan" class="tpstyle">L. Londell McMillan told the New York Post Jackson has worked out a "confidential" refinancing agreement with Fortress Investment Group so he can retain ownership.

Jackson and his family haven't lived at the Neverland Ranch since 2005.

Topics: L. Londell McMillan, Londell McMillan, Michael Jackson
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