Is the press trying to get Michael Jackson acquitted?

[CatWoman]

Mics Found At Santa Barbara Sheriff's HQ

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -- Sheriff's officials said several wireless microphones discovered outside their headquarters could be the latest of several attempts by journalists to surreptitiously get information on the Michael Jackson molestation case.

The devices were found in a brushy area where Sheriff's Department employees frequently take breaks and where reporters are not normally allowed. Officials did not say when they discovered the microphones.

"It is being interpreted by the department as an attempt by somebody within the media to garner information that otherwise would not be available," Sgt. Chris Pappas of the Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department, said Saturday.

http://www.local6.com/news/2671587/detail.html

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. The press in trying to get a tabloid story

The behavior of the Santa Barbara SD will probably get Michael acquitted.

[joeybee12]

2. They just wanna drag this sucker out for as long as possible

Keeps them from the distasteful task of reporting real news.

[THUNDER HANDS]

3. He's bad, he's bad

You know it.

He's bad.

(Magic Rat continues dancing silently to himself, oblivious that others are watching)

Mmmm Hmmmm

:D

[CatWoman]

5. HAH!!!

No one is as bad as you!!!! :D

[WWW]

4. I don't understand

Do you folks think he is guilty?

[CatWoman]

6. Regardless of what anyone here thinks in terms of guilt or innocence

I have a huge problem with the antics of both the press and the Sherrif's office.

This is a very serious issue, and I would like to see it handled with a little more professionalism.

[Kamika]

7. I don't

I do think Michael has some habits that he should stop with.. like hanging out with boys and sleeping in the same bed with them.. but sex? no I don't think so.

I think Michael is one of the nicest persons on earth.. The kids mother or some relative probably just got greedy

[CatWoman]

8. I agree, Kamika

but I still want to see a fair trial (if that's possible).

[WWW]

9. I guess that was my point

Your headline suggested that the press was trying to get him acquitted. The only press I have seen was very negative and really does't matter until the matter is taken up in court. All the press is doing in my opinion is trying to keep it front page. (15 years as a reporter for my state's largest daily)

[CatWoman]

10. Yes, they are trying to keep it on the front page

by any means necessary.

And I think these tactics will eventually taint the case.