Jackson is found not guilty of all ten counts against him: conspiracy, child molestation, and giving alcohol to a minor. Blogger Bryan Lavietes said, "MJ was virtually emotionless as the verdicts were read. Halfway through, he folded his hands in front of his face, as if to create a resting spot for his chin. The king of pop is a free man."
My opinion on this whole subject is obviously completely negative. Yes, he might have been the king of pop once, and his name will live on, but right now he is not the king of pop. He is viewed to the public as a messed up child molester. Many pop stars go off track a little bit. For example, Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan, and many more. But they eventually got their life straightened out and got back on track. Michael Jackson has completely crossed the line. He hasn't just gone a little off track, he's gone very far off the track. Not only did he destroy his appearance, but he ruined his popularity image. I think this case was ridiculous. I don't understand that after sharing a bed with a 13 year old boy, the boy claiming he was molested, and Jackson being a little crazy as it is, he was found not guilty. I personally think he was announced not guilty of these charges because people favor him because of his past. Michael Jackson might have gotten away with this one, but next time something happens- and I am presuming there will be a next time- he should be charged and face the appropriate consequences.
By Ali M.
4 comments:
I completely agree. Michael Jackson has crossed the line tremendously. You made a good point about other stars, and how they just bounced back, but Michael's case is to the extreme!
I also agree that even if someone famous is found sleeping with a child they should be charged just like everyone else. GUILTY. But just because he was the king of pop in the past many will do anything to keep him out of jail, which is just wrong.
I agree as well, I think we should have learned our lesson about aquitting obviously guilty people just because they are famous with OJ Simpson. If Michael Jackson was just a normal, I mean not famous, person, theres is no way he would be "a free man". Our court systems need to stop turning their cheeks to celebrities who commit crimes.
I agree. I think that it is outrages that stars get special treatment. In a case like this they should look away at how famous he is and focus on the subject at hand.
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