Journal Entry NO.2 - The Michael Jackson Trial

Article: “Tension builds to Jackson trial”

Author: Peter Bowes

BBC News: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4213683.stm

 

The section cast a tensional atmosphere outside Santa Maria courthouse due to the trial of pop icon – Michael Jackson. Megastar’s fascination covers all over the small city. Lots of fans present in the area around the courthouse, along with media staff and their multitudinous equipments. Beside the families, the friends and fans, the media is the most enthusiastic about such event. Although police is another group to concern about entire affair, they are just for the security job. People’s eyes are caught on this hot event, which can likely be a recall of last similar accusation against this top star. Most of loyal fans stand by the star’s side and think he is innocent. Nevertheless the opponents accuse it will mislead the children. The selection of jury is ongoing, now I am wondering whether the big presence and supportive actions of fans will affect the judgment of the future jury members. After all, he’s a musical megastar and a renowned public character. On the other hand, there’s a bad thing for his being public character that he can suffer from his last charge also known to the public. I hope these disadvantageous effects to judge can be eliminated by elaborate selection process for jury. For each judgment, however big it is, the justice is the eternal target. Figure out the truth, give the victim the equity or present the defendant innocence. Whatever the judge result will be, his brand will always be poisoned because of this charge. And it might likely influence his musical career. Actually I wouldn’t like to see this accusation will turn into reality, and I think most of people wouldn’t either. If so, it’s definitely betrayal to his loyal musical fans, a great loss of musical field, and an abominable effect to the public.