Michael Jackson heart problem

[Stew_Matthews]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

Just my $0.02, but back then I believe he had a new album and tour to promote, so I suspect that he nor his people would have wanted a prolonged, scandalous trial. And heaven forbid the ****storm that would have ensued from a guilty verdict. Ultimately, innocent or guilty, I don't think MJ's career would have withstood a full trial. It's bad enough that MJ will forever be known as the peddler of 'Jesus Juice' to young boys. I'm sure far worse details that would have emerged at trial.

Yep - I get your point. But in life there is always a line to be drawn. Being accused of child abuse isn't a comercial consideration - it is something you would want to defend to your last breath (imo). Jackson didn't have Altzimers, he made the calls himself - his reputation would have been enhanced if he'd taken a different approach (maybe).