Not surprised, really, but disappointed. I didn't follow the trial all that closely, but it seems the prosecution didn't make its case well enough. However, I don't see how MJ could even serve time -- I think the rumors of his suicide would be fulfilled if he had been convicted and sentenced to prison. He's too eccentric to just disappear into the world somewhere.
If he continues to associate with children in the manner which he's become accustomed, he's a fool; but I think he will, and there are probably a few thousand parents still willing to sacrifice their children for a slice of the multi-billion-dollar pie.
His music will be popular as long as it's actually "good" in the eyes of the public.
In my opinion, of course.
Roz
JACKSON 'PROBABLY' MOLESTED BOYS: JUROR
A member of a California jury who acquitted pop star Michael Jackson of molesting a 13-year-old boy said he believes the singer "probably has molested boys" but that there wasn't enough evidence to convict him on the current case.
Ref. https://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/200...dict050614.html
Well, the veredict was what I expected. I was surprised to read how many jurors really think he is a child molester but based on the evidence they could not convict him. There was not enough proof but this is not going to end here. We all know that pedophiles cannot help themselves, if he is one, he will do it again.
The question here is do we believe him? I doubt he will stop, just give him time...
NO MORE SLEEPOVERS FOR JACKSON: LAWYER
A day after seeing his client acquitted of child molestation charges, Michael Jackson's lawyer said Tuesday that the singer no longer plans to sleep in the same bed as young boys.
Ref. https://www.cbc.ca/story/world/national/200...wyer050614.html
I am guessing that the juror that went was not one of those that thought he did abuse the children, either way I do not know if it is ethical to turn up after a trial.
JACKSON FANS, FAMILY GATHER AT THANK-YOU PARTY
Michael Jackson's family and fans -- and at least one of the jurors who acquitted him of child molestation -- gathered Friday night for a huge party that was billed as a celebration of thanks.
Ref. https://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/06/18/michael....y.ap/index.html
Michael Jackson wants to move to Berlin -newspaper
Reuters - Michael Jackson wants to move to Berlin because he has fallen in love with the city, his father Joe told Germany's Bild newspaper Thursday.
Ref. https://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor.many_jackson_dc
Two months later, Michael Jackson jury bickers on
Reuters - Michael Jackson went into seclusion when his trial ended in June. His young accuser returned to school. The lawyers moved on to new cases, the media drifted to other stories and the fans went home.
Ref. https://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=stor...rime_jackson_dc