MICHAEL JACKSON - WEBSITE BOSS CLAIMS NATION OF ISLAM CHIEF IS IN CHARGE OF JACKO CASH

The NATION OF ISLAM group has taken full control of MICHAEL JACKSON's financial affairs, according to an internet boss who is fighting the King of Pop over $75,000 (GBP39,000) he claims he's owed.

JAMES SHAFER allegedly created two websites for Jackson last year (03), but both were shut down last month (FEB04) and he hasn't been paid for either.

And, as Shafer fights for his cash, he insists the Nation of Islam have taken charge of Jackson's financial matters, and claims the church's executive director LEONARD MUHAMMAD is taking a personal interest in the pop superstar's cash.

Shafer tells American showbiz news show ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, "I honestly think Leonard Muhammad is in charge of Jackson's day to day affairs. From my direct conversation with his (Jackson's) accountant, he is taking a very active role in his financial affairs and in this specific case - what is being paid and what isn't being paid."