Bernice and MLK III Sue Brother Dexter

July 12th, 2008

Bernice and MLK III sue brother Dexter.
The children of Martin Luther King have been at the center of a number of publicized family feuds mostly about the management of the King Center in Atlanta or the handling of their parents’ estate and legacies. In their most recent dispute, the first since the death of their sister Yolanda King in May 2007, Bernice and Martin Luther King III are suing their youngest brother Dexter Scott King. They claim he has mishandled money, including the $32 million the city of Atlanta paid for Martin Luther King Jr.’s papers, and hidden documents from them. They’re hoping the lawsuit will force Dexter, who is President of King Inc., to hold a meeting of board members. Bernice and Martin Luther King III are board members. “He owes Martin and Bernice an accounting of what has happened with all of the money,” said Jock Smith, the attorney representing Martin III and Bernice. “We’re trying to get an accounting as to the financing and well-being of the estate. The way to do that is to get records, books and accounting.”

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tay said on July 12th, 2008

I hope this issue gets resolved a.s.a.p. They are the children of a legend and hero. They should be carrying the legacy and not having family feuds. If Dexter Scott King did do anything inappropiate, he should confess and clean up the mess and his siblings should forgive him because that’s exactly what their parents would desire and expect.

Bro Jay said on July 12th, 2008

Wow hearing the news about Corretta & Dr.King kid make me sick to my
stomach…..Not CoolR 30;̷ 0;… ;… …& #8230;&# 8230;

Poetee said on July 12th, 2008

What is going on!

LeAndrew W. Taylor said on July 12th, 2008

I agree whole-heartedly with Tay’s statement. Definitely not a good look for the King family!; not to mention their father and mother’s legacy!

Rosemary said on July 12th, 2008

I am deeply sadden to hear this negative news about the kids . There has never been any negative publicity associated with them and to come during an election time. I,m so sad they couldn,t resolve this out of the public eyes. This may set us back as a people another 100 years because it puts we as a black people on trial also. Maybe God bless them, because i know their parents are turning over in their graves.

Test Message said on July 12th, 2008

Dr. Martin Luther King & Coretta would be rolling in they graves right now until this right here ceases…. So just as the rest of the comments above have mentioned “That ain’t right” This is the last thing that they should have to be worrying about! I pray that this whole ordeal, if it’s true makes them come together even closer as a family and legacy.

Shawnta in Texas said on July 12th, 2008

He must be guilty if he doesn’t even want to show his siblings accounting of money transactions. Its a shame that this lawsuit had to happen and I bet Martin and Coretta are turning in their graves. I hope they figure this mess out and Dexter should want to clear his name.

Michelle said on July 12th, 2008

Is this the brother that was recently married? Why is it that even the family of Martin Luther King cant even get along? It is sad to here. His father & mother have worked too hard to have their children act in this matter. They all are Kings and should be treated as so. You never heard of any of this when their mother was alive. For the respect of Martin & Coretta, Dexter stop this NOW! This is just what is said about my people, Put a little money in our face and watch us go against everything we love. The King family has been truly blessed since there father put his life on the line for us. He deserve much more. God don’t like ugly. And wrong is wrong. No amount of money is worth loosing the love of your family. At the end of the day, there all you have, My heart hurts too here, this is out of line totaly., My prayers are with them all.

concerned said on July 12th, 2008

Please King’s if something like this is going on, can you please at least keep it among yourselves? This is hurtful to hear this mishap in public knowing everything your parents stood for. Why do we as people feel like we have to broadcast everything about our lives across the airwaves? There is a meaning to being discreet- we really need to start living by it. Everybody’s business is nobody’s business is what someone told me awhile back.

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skotts said on July 12th, 2008

This family has always been about the doe. I always hear that this is the family of the legend ,so phucking what! Bernice was comparing some local preacher, Eddie Long with her father; I was like b#$%h you must be smoking again! We’re supposed to put them up like their better then everyone else? Hells No! They have problms just like everyone else. They should have donated those papers but nope they sold history to the highest bidder. Did Malcom’s daughter’s sell his papers? Keep the sorry feelings for people who deserve it.

Jwrtr68 said on July 12th, 2008

I lived in Atlanta for quite a few years and they definitely have reputations. One, two, maybe even three rumors? Yeah, yeah to be expected for anyone who is famous or the children of someone famous. But when there are dozens and dozens of rumors about you and all your siblings??? They got drama and one of the more prevalent characteristics they’re known for is being very “elilitist” black folk. You make the call….

Phyllis in Columbus said on July 12th, 2008

There’s one in EVERY family. I hope they can resolve this thing before it gets worse than it already is. Dang Kings. I say to the Childred of Legends, expecially Dexter!-cut the Fu**ing BS and act like the people your parents raised you to be! Your parents must be spinning in their graves.

vera said on July 12th, 2008

You King kids……..need to be strong now……and don’t be playing.

Johanna said on July 12th, 2008

Wow look what money can do to people boy the $$$ bill is poweful

Jeorga said on July 12th, 2008

Time is filled with swift transition, Its a given anyone we may have considered an icon are having their Human side revealed. Maybe it’s time to quit saying I’m only human.(SNAP)

Darla said on July 12th, 2008

Now Dexter knows his parents are having a fit in their graves with him trying to shyster his siblings. It’’s enough to go around for them all and he is being very selfish and his father did not get down like that. Fix this mess Dexter and quit playing with $ that in entitled to you all. Share it greedy!!! That’s real talk from the heart!!

boston85 said on July 12th, 2008

this is a sad situation. although we’re all human & all families have thei problems, with this being the children of the most honorable & respected BLACK MAN IN THE US HISTORY Jus makes it really sad. I Hope they can bring this to an end & keep their fathers legacy in mind. whats really happening to our people WE GOT TO GET IT TOGETHER YALL. MY BLACK PEOPLE. FOREAL!!!!

DWoods said on July 12th, 2008

It is so sad when the children of the late Dr. King have to threaten one another with legal action. Dr. King was not about money. He was about justice and equal opportunity for all. I thought his children would follow suit.

gemmie said on July 12th, 2008

How did Dexter get to be running things? isn’t he one of the youngest of the King children? I bet he was his mom’s favorite child. I miss Yolanda.

Khar'i said on July 12th, 2008

Honestly! Is this really new worth reporting. First of all he fact that these individuals are held in such high regard based on who their parents are is just simply odd. Secondly, prove Mr King did something wrong before crucifyling him in public. Thjat more than anything else is the real tragedy! By the way for whom are “The King” children being strong for? We need to rid ourselves of this fantasy relationship between the black community and the King family… they are human too!

ChocolateStar#1 said on July 12th, 2008

One thing that makes me made is family always dispute when there is a death in the family. Their parents would not want this, Dr. King and Corretta Scott King. It seems that money is supposed to make us happy, but the truth is, Money is Misery. Money causes family break ups, unnecessary deaths, jail, etc. I will pray for this family.

snake said on July 12th, 2008

Look , a few years ago i pick up Dr.King’s hand written letters .
The letters were auctioned off to the highest bidder.

Y Lord said on July 12th, 2008

DR AND MRS KING ARE GONE AND I AM SURE THEIR HEADS ARE SHAKING. LIFE IS TOO SHORT AN IS GETTING SHORTER. FAMILY SHOULD ALWAYS REMEMBER WHAT LASTS FOREVER AND WHAT DO NOT. IF ONE OF YOU WERE TOLD THAT YOU HAD 2 WEEKS TO LIVE, WOULD YOU STILL BE FIGHTING?

Bmac said on July 12th, 2008

This is not nothing new under the sun,the worst is yet to come

Darlene, Bronx N said on July 12th, 2008

It is really sad, Dr.King & Coretta built that foundation with their BLOOD/SWEAT/TEARS,he gave his life for that cause. They fought for the equality of mankind & now one of their own creaion’s is trying to destroy it. That just proves, MONEY IS THE ROUTE OF ALL THAT IS EVIL.

kaikoi said on July 12th, 2008

that a shame 230;R 30;̷ 0;..they are one of the last royal families in our history …..i am sadden by this money is the root of all evil……think ain’t that the reason we are african-american any way…..god first and he will provide& #8230;&# 8230;.

KEEP THE DREAM ALIVE 230;R 30;̷ 0;… ;.

CMC in Houston said on July 12th, 2008

Hmmm! So that’s why I had not seen Dexter in any recent photos with his other siblings!

Slim said on July 12th, 2008

This is so sad, I pray that there wasn’t any misappropriation of funds going on, if so, Dexter will have more to worry about than Bernice and Martin suing him, he could possibly face criminal charges.

zo said on July 12th, 2008

How are we suppose to expect other races to respect us if we don’t respect ourselves ,money ,the king’s kid’s yeah right that’s bull . I feel like they don’t even respect there own mom & dad because if they did they wouldn’t let this happen public or private CAN YOU SAY NOBLE PRIZE OUR JOINING HANDS AS SISTERS AND BROTHERS I HAVE A DREAM jerks that was your daddy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Vanessa said on July 12th, 2008

This is so sad! One would expect this from any other family but the Kings!

yakima said on July 13th, 2008

really sad

Donna said on July 13th, 2008

I am shocked!!! I can’t believe this is happening to a family that was so devoted to everything their parents stood for. I am praying for your family that you guys can keep it together. A family that prays together stays together. Yes, there will be some bumps in the road because we can’t expect our lives to be great when His only begotten Son’s life wasnt without tragedy. Keep It Real!!!!!

Rhonda said on July 13th, 2008

Things like this happen in every family, they just happen to be a ‘famous’ family&# 8230; 230;R 30;̷ 0;… ;… . they need to look for divine guidance to rise above this and move forward collectively for the sake of their family legacy

Will said on July 13th, 2008

What’s going on with the kids of two of the greatest parents God have placed on this Earth (that’ my opinion). I’m sure Dr. King and/or Mrs King told them, “DON’T LET MONEY CHANGE YOU”?

Rosetta said on July 13th, 2008

It is a shame what the “LOVE” of money can cause between people. So many people are “Hell Bound” for the “Love” of it. It is a shame when family can’t get along because of money. How can we expect anyone to get along because so many of the churches are in the same fit. May God help us all!

superdave said on July 13th, 2008

Come on children!! Your folks would be very dissapointed in you! Both your parents were legends and are in the history books! Please don’t smear all the beautiful things that they have done for us all by fueding over money!!

You guys get it together and make your folks continue to be proud of you!!
NO LAW SUITS!!!!

Angie said on July 13th, 2008

What would Martin Luther King Jr, say? You should not have law suits against each other. Get it together!

Slim said on July 13th, 2008

I don’t think people are really understanding this, they aren’t fighting over money trying to get money for themselves, they just want some accounting of where and how the money at the King Center is being spent. Bernice and Martin are both board members of the King Center, but to go the records they are seeking, they have to go through Dexter, who runs it. As board members, Dexter HAS to be accountable to them as to how money the money is being appropriated, etc., but apparently he hasn’t been as clear as maybe he should have with his siblings as well as other board members.

canman said on July 13th, 2008

IN THESE TYPE OF SITUATIONS IT SEEM AS THOUGH MONEY IS ALWAYS THICKER THAN BLOOD

seschris said on July 13th, 2008

First, “the PURSUIT of money is the root of all evil”…there is nothing evil about money…personally, I’m rather fond of money.

Second, Dexter needs to provide a full accounting of all financial transactions concerning the management of the King center and their parent’s estates and legacies. No one person should control ALL of the money anyway. There needs to be a financial audit and proper internal controls implemen ted.

Final ly, Dr. and Mrs. King would NOT approve of their offspring’s behavior. Simply shameful. America is watching.

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George said on July 13th, 2008

I wholeheartedly agree with Tay’s statement. However, regardless of whether this is a bad hit for the King family’s image, I refuse to let this overshadow what the great doctor did for America. To Dr. King’s children, as someone else pointed out, don’t let the pursuit of money undo all the your parents have worked hard to build! Please resolve this issue!

tracy said on July 13th, 2008

you would think with parents like they had , that a matter like this wouldn’t even matter. I just hope that they can put this aside . LOOK @ THE BIGGER PICTURE!!!

JB said on July 13th, 2008

Not cool…Considering the legacy their parents left you would think it would have been handled or not even an issue. But there’s always one knucklehead in the family who makes you look bad or embarrassed. I think the two siblings have to do what they have to do and make him accountable is a good start.

deatra burris said on July 14th, 2008

their mama and daddy must be rolling over in their graves to have their kids fighting over money after what they gave their lives for the kids are fighting over what their mama and dad did not what either one has deserve or work for they should be really ashamed of themselves

alfreda said on July 14th, 2008

Bernice & MLK III say they want a board meeting!

Mackbear said on July 14th, 2008

I am totally discussed that this would be happening to a family with such a great leacy. I know their parents are turning over in their graves. The King children could not have been raised that way.

A in Va said on July 14th, 2008

Sad̷ 0;Sad 230;Sad! !!!

Anna said on July 15th, 2008

WE DONT REALLY KNOW WHOS RIGHT AND WHOS WRONG, SO WE CANT MAKE AN ASSUMPTIONS ON THE MATTER, THEY COULD HAVE SETTLED THIS PRIVATEL Y… …& #8230;&# 8230; 230;R 30;̷ 0;… ;… …& #8230;&# 8230;..

Tonie W said on July 15th, 2008

It is seriously sad how some families (no matter whether rich or poor) fight over material things.

COMMON SENSE said on July 15th, 2008

IT’S SAD FAMILY CAN’T GET ALONG BUT IT IS WHAT IT IS HUH

rose said on July 15th, 2008

This is a very messy situation. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. , taught and preached non violence, if he were living he probably would let all of this go. My thougts about it is why wont he tell them about the money? Whateva the big secret is all i can say is, “its praying time.”

Niecie said on July 16th, 2008

If I hadn’t said if before, I am going to say it now. Please people leave a will for your estate. This is what happens where there is money left behind from the head of a family. Money gets lost, items get misplaced and the family eventually falls apart. And for what? Material crap. It’s always about the dollars. However, I am saddened about this news. Family should be about more than this. Both of the parents, who are pillars in our culture, are gone and now look at the children. I just hope that this matter is resolved before it escalates into something unnecessary. I pray that it gets better.

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