actually, the jury didn't convict, because the state failed to prove, beyond a reasonable doubt, that michael jackson molested that particular boy. "he probably molested him" isn't enough. "he most likely molested other boys" isn't enough. "strong evidence" isn't enough if it doesn't rise to the level of "beyond a reasonable doubt."
and if he were tried in new york, prior bad acts of child molestation wouldn't even be allowed as evidence. in california, it is allowed, and the judge allowed it - even though the judge always has discretion to determine whether the probative value is substantially outweighed by prejudice to the accused.
i really must sleep. evidence sucks.
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