[Rockrolex]

OK guys. I'm no fan of MJ, but forget the media hype. The standard of proof in a criminal case is "beyond a reasonable doubt." That means that the prosecution must come forth - with sufficient facts - to overcome any doubts the jury may have as to the guilt or innocence of the accused. You're talking a very high standard of proof here and the jury in this case just didn't buy into the prosecution's story or version of the facts. There could have been any number of factors at work: the prosecution didn't have a strong case to start with, it's star witnesses had questionable credibility, there were witnesses who were able to counter the prosecution witnesses version of the "facts". Until you are inside the courtroom listening to all the testimony all the time, you cannot make a judgement.


Also, remember that the media is always biased. There primary objective is to sell newspapers, air time, whatever. They do this by sensationalizing their story. Their primary objective is NOT to report the news. Don't ever think you will get a factual report from reading a newspaper or listening to the 6:00 PM news.

Is MJ innocent. Probably not. But is he not guilty. Yes. There's a difference.