*TMZ.com is reporting that a doctor who has treated Michael Jackson was reprimanded by the Medical Board of California for writing fraudulent prescriptions for Michael's sister, Janet.
*TMZ.com is reporting that a doctor who has treated Michael Jackson was reprimanded by the Medical Board of California for writing fraudulent prescriptions for Michael's sister, Janet.
Dr. Allan Metzger, who went on tour with Jackson and even videotaped Jackson's wedding to Debbie Rowe, received a public letter of reprimand from the Medical Board in September, 2000. The letter states, "You engaged in fraudulent medical practice based on prescriptions written for an international entertainer, using a false/fictitious name."
TMZ says they were told by Dr. Metzger himself that the "international entertainer" was Janet Jackson.
Dr. Metzger is a lupus specialist -- Michael Jackson reportedly had the disease. Dr. Metzger traveled with Jackson during the HIStory Tour in 1996.
In the late 90s, he wrote prescriptions for Janet Jackson using the name of her private chef, Ricardo Macchi, he told TMZ, describing the prescribed medicine as diuretics (any drug that elevates the rate of urination).
He also wrote a prescription for a hepatitis B injection -- he says he wrote it because Janet was going on tour and wanted to guard against the disease. Again, the name on the prescription was Ricardo Macchi, even though it was for Janet.
Dr. Metzger told TMZ, "I had done this for Janet for her anonymity."
Macchi filed a lawsuit against Dr. Metzger, but it was dropped and no money was paid out, Metzger said.
As for Michael, Dr. Metzger says, "I have not treated Michael Jackson for many years." But, he wouldn't say what drugs he prescribed for the singer. "I am not at liberty to discuss Michael's medical care."
Metzger said he last spoke with Michael in April. The doctor says he talked to Jackson about the tour, his children, nutrition and hydration.
Dr. Metzger added, "I have nothing to do with this tragedy with Michael. I have not prescribed any medication in relation to what happened to him."
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