A well-known Little Italy businessman linked to a series of sexual assaults has been found dead in prison. It turns out Michael Jackson’s youngest son was born in San Diego. Activists now say Camp Pendleton death was a hate crime. San Diego news featured interesting stories this week.

NBCSanDiego picks top five news stories of the week.

Activists Say Pendleton Death Was Hate
Navy sailors work hand-in-hand with Marines at military bases, and on Tuesday morning, one of those sailors was found dead at Camp Pendleton. Read full story. 

Jackson’s Youngest Born in San Diego
It turns out Michael Jackson's family has an intimate connection to East County. Read full story. (pictured)

Surfboard Helps ID Man Who Died
Lifeguards say they were originally able to identify the man by the "very nice board" he was using. Read full story.

Sex-Assault Suspect Found Dead
A Tierrasanta dad and Little Italy businessman who police said was linked to a string of sexual assaults going back to June 2008 was found dead in jail Friday, according to police. Read full story.

Mom Denies Wrongdoing After Party
A mom who was arrested after a teen party got out of control at her home – forcing her to drive an extremely intoxicated girl to the hospital – is disputing her arrest. Read full story.