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Arnold W. Klein, MD
Professor of Medicine and Dermatology
UCLA
Klein Chair in Dermatology UCLA
Consultant to the General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the FD

To Whom it may concern:

David LaChapelle has stolen my painting “American Jesus”
from my home at 553 S. Windsor. What follows his how he went about this act. David is far more interested in money than art! Rihanna was forced to settle with photographer after he sued the star claiming her “S&M” video contained direct copies of his provocative pictures. LaChapelle alleged that the video copied his poses, lighting, wardrobe and props.
He launched a media campaign and lawsuit against Rihanna and her label, Def Jam, and asked for $1 million in damages.LaChapelle said This is not personal, it’s strictly business,

David LaChapelle took my painting”American Jesus ” while I was in the hospital recovering from a fire that engulfed my home almost killing me. He took the photo to restore it and now refuses
to return it. Both Mr LaChapelle and Fred Torres, his business associate, removed the painting from my residence on the pretense they were going to repair it then simply kept my picture . It is theft and I have reported this Art Theft to the LAPD. They claim I owe them a certain amount for the picture which is ludicrous. If I did not pay for this image why is the only bill I have for it is $4000 for repairs from the fire. If I did not pay for this painting why is there no other bill? David you know very
well why there is no other bill, being the businessman you are! There is no other bill for this painting because like so many of your works you requested to be paid for this picture in cash!
That is not. to say I have not delivered close to $30,000 worth of care to you ,and $10,000 to your friends as well as given you well over $20,000.00 worth of Michael Jackson memorabilia . Possibly you forgot how I cared for your friend after he split his head open from drug use in Palm Springs and arranged care for them. Mr LaChapelle it is now very clear to me why you made those images of Michael Jackson. You are
a businessman and you made them to make money. You did not care about Michael but rather the hysteria surrounding his death would sell more of Your pictures. You did the same with the Naomi
Campbell's blood diamond. If you think you know the value of the picture you stole from me think again. Because this picture hung in the place in my home where Michael Jackson requested his portrait be hung the provenance of this piece has it insured at $400,000.
Sincerely,
Arnold Klein MD

Серия сообщений "Arnold W. Klein":
Часть 1 - 12.12.2011 Why was this dishonest information allowed to be presented during the Murray Trial
Часть 2 - 11.12.2011 LaChapelle Funeral Home ---- the Death of Art
Часть 3 - 16.12.2011
Часть 4 - 17.12.2011
Часть 5 - 21.12.2011
Часть 6 - 24.12.2011
Часть 7 - 26.12.2011
Часть 8 - 26.12.2011