Jackson Verdict

[Johnny E]

Wow, I didn't think it possible to find a jury even more clueless than the OJ jury.... but they found 'em.

I believe both juries did their job. Although I think both OJ and Jacko are guilty of the crimes, let's face it, reasonable doubt was raised in both trials. As funny as it sounds, the glove didn't fit, so they had to acquit. And this kids parents did have a long history of con jobs and lawsuits.

[catesta]

CNN is celebrating by showing more live footage of SUVs driving down the highway.

Doesn't get any better than this folks.

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I noticed that.

Looks like the CHP is letting them drive just a little bit over the speed limit as well.

[Rosco]

Of course there was reasonable doubt. But when is there *not*?

What do we need to eliminate reasonable doubt? Video footage of the crime?

Ok, the mother was nuts... but no more so than Jackson. He should have been *required* to take the stand

Somehow, I don't think this will be the last we'll hear of these sorts of allegations.

[7/4]

Of course there was reasonable doubt. But when is there *not*?

What do we need to eliminate reasonable doubt? Video footage of the crime?

Ok, the mother was nuts... but no more so than Jackson. He should have been *required* to take the stand

Somehow, I don't think this will be the last we'll hear of these sorts of allegations.

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I just got off the phone with my Dad. I told him "there's always next time!"

[porcy62]

With respect to the supposed molested chiledren, but I think the worst thing about it is that we will see a new Michael Jackson's record!

[GregK]

Wow, I didn't think it possible to find a jury even more clueless than the OJ jury.... but they found 'em.

I believe both juries did their job. Although I think both OJ and Jacko are guilty of the crimes, let's face it, reasonable doubt was raised in both trials. As funny as it sounds, the glove didn't fit, so they had to acquit. And this kids parents did have a long history of con jobs and lawsuits.

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But why make it about the parents? Wacko-Jacko was on trial, not them

[Rosco]

But why make it about the parents? Wacko-Jacko was on trial, not them

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The jury are being interviewed on tv right now... One juror said they took a dislike to the mother when she clicked her fingers at them!

WTF?!

[DTMX]

Thank God it's over. Now this country can get back to focusing on what's really important: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

[Rosco]

Thank God it's over. Now this country can get back to focusing on what's really important: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

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I thought it was Brad & Angelina, but still...

[7/4]

With respect to the supposed molested chiledren, but I think the worst thing about it is that we will see a new Michael Jackson's record!

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Please. No threats.

[Johnny E]

Wow, I didn't think it possible to find a jury even more clueless than the OJ jury.... but they found 'em.

I believe both juries did their job. Although I think both OJ and Jacko are guilty of the crimes, let's face it, reasonable doubt was raised in both trials. As funny as it sounds, the glove didn't fit, so they had to acquit. And this kids parents did have a long history of con jobs and lawsuits.

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But why make it about the parents? Wacko-Jacko was on trial, not them

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Yes well, the mother hired an acting coach to train her son how to act on the stand in a previous lawsuit (against Sears was it?). In my mind, that automatically brings the kids parents into this case and also provides reasonable doubt.

[Jazzmoose]

I have to agree. When the alleged victim and his family are almost professional milkers of the legal system, it's hard not to see reasonable doubt. I've said before, if the crime Jackson was being tried for was being weird, it would be a slam dunk. However, last I heard that wasn't a crime...

[Jazzmoose]

However, last I heard that wasn't a crime...

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And, speaking as someone who poses as an antlered mammal on the internet, I think that's a good thing!

[7/4]

However, last I heard that wasn't a crime...

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And, speaking as someone who poses as an antlered mammal on the internet, I think that's a good thing!

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But those are virtual antlers!

They're not?

[RDK]

Thank God it's over. Now this country can get back to focusing on what's really important: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

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Exactly!

http://freekatie.net/

[Son-of-a-Weizen]

Thank God it's over. Now this country can get back to focusing on what's really important: Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes.

...or the next Woody Shaw re-issue minus an entire track.

[Christiern]

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Sold Separately

[Dan Gould]

Stop the presses, but I agree with Johnny. When the family uses and abuses the legal system in highly questionable ways, it brings up serious chances for reasonable doubt to exist. That and the fact that you've got the kid denying things vehemently at one point and then changing his attitude.

While I have no doubt whatsoever that MJ is a child molester, I have reasonable doubt, or at least can understand, a verdict of not guilty in this case.

And Rooster, of course if Michael Jackson weren't a celebrity, no one would give a rat's ass about this verdict. But he is, and he's someone the world has watched since he was five years old, and has watched him become weirder and weirder. Of course there is fascination and interest in the outcome of this case. THAT's why it merits the attention its gotten.

Or at least 50% of the attention its received ... the other 50% is purely a function of all-news channels and 24 hours of airtime to fill.

[Johnny E]

Stop the presses, but I agree with Johnny. 

Now about that whole invasion of Iraq thing................

[Jazzmoose]

[chris olivarez]

The prosecution's case had more holes in it than a piece of swiss cheese but I can't help but think that any parent with a brain intheir head won't let their kid get to near to Jacko.

[Big Al]

Wow, I didn't think it possible to find a jury even more clueless than the OJ jury.... but they found 'em.

I believe both juries did their job. Although I think both OJ and Jacko are guilty of the crimes, let's face it, reasonable doubt was raised in both trials. As funny as it sounds, the glove didn't fit, so they had to acquit. And this kids parents did have a long history of con jobs and lawsuits.

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You are correct; in both cases, it seems like the DA went into it thinking they had a slam-dunk case and ended up shooting themselves in the foot.

In the end, the real victim here is the kid. Hell, he probably won't even get a book deal for all of his suffering.

BTW, was anyone else nauseated by the whole press-conference with the jurors? Talk about a media love-fest; it was the aural equivalent of reading an article in People magazine.

[chris olivarez]

The whole process was pretty nauseating IMO.

[Christiern]

BTW, was anyone else nauseated by the whole press-conference with the jurors? Talk about a media love-fest; it was the aural equivalent of reading an article in People magazine.

Yes, and these were the very same people who had asked to be let alone and allowed to go quietly into the night!

[Rooster_Ties]

The whole process was pretty nauseating IMO.

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Hmmm, that's funny. I didn't get nauseated in the slightest. Then again, I didn't watch any of it either.

I was surprised to hear the other night that the trial had been going on for something like 4 months. Never even noticed. Pretty much anytime anything "Michael" comes on the TV, I change the channel within about 5 seconds. That's been my policy for years.

Speaking as an observer, celebrity trials are a breeze -- as long as you just totally ignore them.

(And yes, I ignored the OJ trial(s), and the Kobe trial too -- nearly completely, in both cases.)

Edited June 14, 2005 by Rooster_Ties