Katherine Jackson Blasts Joe For Claiming She Killed Michael

We reported over the weekend that Joe Jackson blamed wife Katherine for the King of Pop's downward spiral and death, telling News of the World: "If she'd done what I asked, Michael would be here today. I am incensed with her. She could have made a difference."

Harsh much? But now Katherine Jackson is responding via her attorney Adam Streisand...

He tells the following to Access Hollywood:

"Joe Jackson's statements and conduct toward Mrs. Jackson are outrageous. The world knows Mrs. Jackson has always been a loving and caring mother and grandmother, and she had a very special relationship with Michael. The world also knows who Joe Jackson is and he seems bent on never letting us forget."

I think it's pretty clear that Joe needs to put his foot in his mouth from now on!