Originally posted by: zinfamous
Originally posted by: LikeLinus
Originally posted by: jonks
Originally posted by: Pacfanweb
But yes, he was guilty, and no, he wasn't framed. You don't pay off that much money if you are innocent.
If you have the money to burn and you'd prefer to avoid a public trial going on for months dragging you through the mud regardless of whether you are guilty or innocent when you can make it all just go away with a pen stroke, then yes, yes you do pay the money even if you're innocent. In fact, corporations do this routinely when the costs of litigation and the PR hit are judged to be greater than the settlement offer.
Reportedly he settled one case this way, and was acquitted in a criminal trial for allegedly abusing another kid because every witness was compromised. So either he molested two kids, or he molested hundreds or thousands of kids none of who have come forward, or he molested no kids. These are not equally plausible scenarios. And read the quotes from the father who got recorded on a phone call. He doesn't say anything about molesting, it's all about money.
I'm sorry, but you have to be pretty freaking stupid or nieve to believe that Michael didn't have a thing for young boys. Ask yourself this question, why was it mostly young boys he invited into his house? Why does a grown man go on national TV and say it's ok to sleep with young boys in the same bed. Why does a grown man also tell on national TV that he's given young boys wine? Why on earth would ANY grown man want to share his bed with children and invite them into his own...even after being accused of molestation!!
Get a clue.
You've obviously never met a "grown man" with compromised mental maturity. There is more evidence pointing to Jackson's fragile and rather immature social development than there is to accusations of molestation.
You simply prefer to assume, rather than know. Maybe based on some sort of hatred or distrust?
Point to any facts that clearly show molestation on his part, and I'd be willing to believe you. Problem is, no facts have ever arisen from his accusers. Nothing but accusations.
The guy was weird, for sure, but you and others make the oft-repeated mistake of taking the least probable approach towards explaining his behavior rather than the simpler one, linked to factual and biographical data regarding his upbringing.
None of us knew Michael Jackson. We only ever saw or knew him through a filter.
I'm sure you fools will continue hating based on accusations, rather than simply accept the fact that he did more good in this world than any of us will ever hope to accomplish.
Grow up.
"Point to any facts that clearly show molestation on his part"
You mean other than the TWO accusations already against him in the past? There is no way to "clearly" show molestation without video or audio to back it up. It's between the boys and him. He's been accused of it in the past. He's admitted to giving children wine and sleeping with them in the same bed.
So you can cry all you want about us not having proof, but there's certainly more than enough evidence to support my theory vs. yours.
Grow up.
EDIT: This doesn't have anything to do with hatred for Michael or believing the media or whatever kind of bullshit spin you want to put on it. I grew up with his music in the 80's. The problem is he was a very sick man and I believe it's obvious he had a thing for small boys.