I think I must be suffering from OJ-itis or maybe it's better to call it Cochran-itis.

I kind of follow the Jackson trial, mostly through what I read on the BBC and BoingBoing RSS feeds. I don't seek out the information, however some of the teasers are too intriguing for me to pass up.

I'm actually beginning to think that Michael should get out of this one.

Do I think he's a sick man? Yes.

Do I think he has an unnatural, perverted attraction to children, particularly little boys? Yes.

Do I think he's capable of being a sexual predator? Yes.

Do I think he's guilty in the context of the current criminal trial? No.

This is where Cochran-itis comes in. The defense attorneys have me questioning the motives of the accuser.

To me, the accuser looks like he's been coached by his mom. They're really looking more and more like a bunch of money hungry, lying theives. I think the family saw an opportunity to take advantage of a mentally ill celebrity and came up with a pretty good scheme. I mean, who are the jurors more likely to believe? A poor, cancer-striken child or a wack-nut that already has a questionable reputation?

Don't get me wrong, I think Jackson is a sick man. I just think he is going to be found not guilty at this trial. I think it's truly unfortunate. Someone who is a danger to children will still be out on the loose. And there will still be enough star-struck parents out there who allow their children to be placed in a comproming situation. And when he hurts the next child, there will be an even greater burden of proof for the victim to bear.