Jackson family plans private event at LA cemetery

LOS ANGELES (AP) - July 5, 2009 Assistant Chief Jim McDonnell said Sunday that his department is working with the /*Jackson*/ family on a "private family function" at the Forest Lawn cemetery. He had no other details.

McDonnell also says police plan to shut down streets on Tuesday for blocks around the downtown /*Staples Center*/ where a public memorial service is planned. Police are trying to keep out tens of thousands of fans who could come without tickets.

More than 1.6 million fans registered for a random drawing of tickets to the ceremony. Each of the 8,750 people selected to receive a pair of tickets will be notified by e-mail Sunday.

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