Micheal Jackson Innocent!!

[Jeremy]

Michael Jackson cleared of abuse
Singer Michael Jackson has been found innocent on all 10 charges of child abuse at the end of his trial.

The singer strenuously denied the charges of molesting a 13-year-old boy. There were cheers from his fans outside the court as the verdicts were read.

He was also cleared of giving the child alcohol and conspiring to kidnap him and his family.

The star is now free and is expected to speak to the public after his 16-week ordeal in Santa Maria, California.

The BBC's Daniella Relph in Santa Maria said Jackson had been seen wiping his eyes in court as the verdicts were read.

Of the jury's decision, she said: "They did not believe [accuser] Gavin Arvizo and did not trust his family."

She said there was "complete hysteria" outside court with the star's music pumping out.

Jackson had been accompanied from his Neverland ranch by family members including father Joe, mother Katherine and sisters LaToya and Janet.

His trial began in February and the jury retired on 3 June. More than 100 witnesses took the stand, including Gavin Arvizo and his mother Janet.

The trial was sparked after British journalist Martin Bashir made a documentary in which Jackson admitted sharing his bed with children.

Past allegations

Bashir gave evidence but refused to answer many of the questions put to him.

Jackson's former wife Debbie Rowe spoke in favour of the pop star, but called his entourage "opportunistic vultures".

And actor Macaulay Culkin denied being abused by Jackson when he was a child star. But Mr Jackson did not take the witness stand himself.

Judge Rodney Melville, who presided over the trial, allowed past allegations against Jackson to be aired in court.
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Published: 2005/06/13 21:25:48 GMT

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In my opinion he is very very luvky. I think he should have been sent to jail.

[Rebecca]

I like Michael....i don't think he did anything with those kids...but it's still not right to even have them in his bed.

Personally i think he's kinda too weird to even have sex.

[Jeremy]

Yeah Becs. I cant imagine Lisa Marie and him consumating their relationship. I think his childhood has had a very big effect on his adult life.

[neltado]

I still find it weird that he sleeps in the same bed with children. I really don't think he's all that innocent.

[Rebecca]

Originally Posted by Jeremy

Yeah Becs. I cant imagine Lisa Marie and him consumating their relationship. I think his childhood has had a very big effect on his adult life.

exactly....but ya know now that i think about it maybe on sum counts he shouldn't have been found guilty... Like the drinking one. I dunno dude.

[Jeremy]

Yeah, the Jesus Juice was just wrong. I mean he had to have received some star treatment in this trial. I firmly believe had it been a regular joe nobody they would have found them guilty.

[Nel]

Sure Jackson is weird but I find it A LOT weirder for a family to trust their children to a man who had a very questionable history.

I am glad that this circus is over and maybe news channels can focus on real news for a change.

[Nellymad]

Well, I thought he would get away with being charged with giving kids alcohol at the very least but no, I shouldn't be surprised

[nellified]

i hadnt really kept up with the facts, but in my opinion i'd lean towords the guilty side.

besides, hes not innocent, hes just not guilty.

[Human Nature]

Victory hahaha... Victory ahahaha