Joe Jackson Nearly Arrested Over Attempted Attack on Tourist in Vegas

By: Taren Vaughan

Was Joe Jackson almost arrested for snapping on a tourist in Vegas? Putting the Jackson 5 on the map, Joe Jackson hasn’t completely shied away from the public eye. Even after Michael Jackson’s untimely death, Joe Jackson continued to pursue business ventures centered on his son’s legacy, with there even being talks of him getting Michael’s three children together to form a singing group. As he may be attempting to make more business moves, his wife Katherine Jackson allegedly is on the verge of making a major move of her own by filing for a divorce, a move that some folks thought was one she should have done a long time ago. Posting up at kiosks in malls, selling perfume products, one would think Joe is very used to fans and the paps alike snapping pictures of him all the time. Apparently though, Joe Jackson doesn’t always enjoy the attention that is given from fans as he was said to have been almost arrested for going off on and attempting to attack a tourist for trying to take a picture of him. 4VF gave the run down on what supposedly occurred between Joe Jackson and the excited tourist that wanted to get a quick snap shot of him:

You would think Joe Jackson would be flattered when anyone wanted to take a picture of him … but he flipped out when a Vegas tourist tried photographing him, and it almost landed the famous dad in the pokey.

Here’s the low down.  Joe was at The Palms Thursday when a hotel guest recognized the famous dad and aimed his camera in Joe’s direction.

Jackson allegedly went ballistic, screaming “Don’t take pictures of me!”  The guest claims Joe lunged at him, making contact.

Joe almost got more publicity than the time he announced he signed a new rap artist days after Michael died … because the guest called security and demanded to get Vegas cops involved.

But Joe got a reprieve … by the time cops arrived the guest cooled down and decided not to press charges.

Guess Joe Jackson wasn’t in the mood for pictures that day, at all.