The other day, Jane Velez-Mitchell (who, fortunately, is no relation to me) was at it again -- ragging on pop superstar Michael Jackson for standing on top of a van and creating a spectacle during his child molestation trial. Why does Velez-Mitchell, a victim’s rights advocate and attack dog who hosts her own program on CNN Headline News, have such a problem with that? Isn’t it time for her to just let it go?
Besides, the only victim I saw during that trial was Jackson, who spent much of his personal fortune on his defense. Personally, I was cheering him on. The “spectacle” he created was his way of thumbing his nose at the so-called criminal justice system that brought those trumped up charges against him. Of course, he was later vindicated when a jury concluded that he was completely innocent of all charges.
How are people, pray tell, supposed to act in this situation? Should we expect them to have reverence for the court and meekly go about fighting the charges? How then are they supposed to get back at those who are bringing the charges? I would have done something similar to what Jackson did if false charges were brought against me, i.e., instead of showing any reverence, I would be telling everyone what I thought about their little kangaroo court.
Hooray for Michael Jackson! He's a rare and brave guy -- a hero to me!
I'm with you on this. The trial ended years ago; journalists should get to work and find some real news to report instead of bringing up all this old stuff.
The Jackson trial was a joke, except it wasn't for him. It nearly distroyed him and certainly left his life a mess. I'm hoping his concerts in London will be a great success and he can go back to being a great entertainer instead of the target of cheap shots by comedians and "reporters."
Posted by: Nora | May 20, 2009 at 01:29 PM
I totally agree, why dont the press focus on some real issues and not continue to pull up the past in regards to Michael Jackson. Michael was cleared on all counts! end of story.
Let the man get on with his life.
Jane Velez-Mitchell should really forget this, its quiet clear that she has a problem with Mr Jackson, and how sad that this grown women keeps dragging this story up time and time again. Please just get a life!...
Posted by: Mr Davies | May 21, 2009 at 03:37 AM
Hi Terry,
Excellent article on Michael Jackson !!
What is it with Jane and her obsession with Michael Jackson ?
The guy has been totally cremated by the press.
If she would consider the facts as an open minded person should and by that I am referring to both prosecutorial and defense, I don't see how anybody in their right mind could come up with a different verdict!!!
Jane have some gumption, don't be so influenced by your peers.....Dianne Diamond ring a bell?
Roger
Posted by: Roger Luttrell | May 21, 2009 at 09:38 AM
Thank you Terry. Michael is and always will be INNONCENT.
Posted by: simone | May 21, 2009 at 04:01 PM
thank you so much.
im finding the constant media attacks stupid.
Micheal Jackson is INNOCENT.
Miss mitchell should get a life or get a man
Posted by: carrie | May 22, 2009 at 07:06 PM
As unpopular as defending Michael Jackson might be, it is totally fair and just in this circumstance. Thank you for your courage to speak out in defense of him. Those accusations nearly destroyed an innocent man and that trial was a circus. Poor Michael Jackson. May God be with him always.
Posted by: SeanK | May 23, 2009 at 04:21 AM
JANE IS AN IDIOT, WAZ AN IDIOT IN 2004, TRU D TRIAL N WILL CONTINUE 2 BE AN IDIOT 4 ALL TIMES, A COMPLETE RETARD DAT NEEDS 2 BE LOCKED UP... ITS OBVIOUS SHE IS A RACIST N CANT STILL ACCEPT D FACT DAT MJ IS INNOCENT N WILL B 4 ALL TIMES... I HAVE NOTICED DAT D PRESS THINKS DAT BCOS DEY HAVE ACCESS 2 MILLIONS OF VIERWERS, THEY CAN TALK DOWN ON PEOPLE TRU D MEDIA.. VERY BAD..
PERSONALLY, I HOPE DAT SOMETHING TERRIBLE HAPPENS TO YOU JANE N UR LIKES, DEN U KNOW...
THANKS TERRY N GOD BLESS MJ...
Posted by: MIMI | May 23, 2009 at 06:51 AM
Thank you for your excellent article! Michael Jackson is a good person and need and deserve respect! Who cares of what the media says and what the brainwashed people believe! Michael is INNOCENT forever and Jane Velez-Mitchell should go to hell!
Posted by: Martin | May 23, 2009 at 08:19 AM
Thank God! Its about time somebody wrote something about that so called CNN's Jane Valez-Michell. That woman is a complete hater and a moron! How dare you talk down constantly on MJ when you are and can never be better than him or Bubbles??? As a lawyer, i beleive people are presumed innocent until found guilty and Micheal was found and is still INNOCENT period.. I wonder how CNN hired a college undergrad like you Jane.
CNN editors are also to blame for this because they allow her to go on air and say all sorts of garbage.
Jane Valez- Mitchel and CNN... am no fan of yours and i hope you guys disappear. Micheal is simply the Best so eat that !!!
Posted by: Diane, Australia. | May 23, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Plain and simple that Jane Valez-Mitchel is a man hater. I feel that her and Nancy Grace have both gone to far regarding the judgment of certain people. Jane often mentions the Michael Jackson trial but I just ignore her. Good comments on here. She sure thinks her sh*t don't stink.
Posted by: Lisa Manson | May 23, 2009 at 10:23 PM
Hurray! Hurray! Hurray! Micheal is Back and Kicking... Micheal is such a special person and has a pure heart... wait a minute, can you not hear that... the bells are ringing... they are ringing out loud.. ding... ding...the clock is ticking to july 13th....Micheals London concerts are about to start... where are you jane Mitchel, Nancy grace, Sneddon, FBI n all the haters... Are you still looking for it???? its right in front of you.... THE THAMES... JUMP!!! ha ha.
Posted by: Nikola, Paris. | May 24, 2009 at 01:30 PM
Nice article Terry, i beleive that if the people and press should be honest with themselves, they know that Micheal is a kind man and Xtra special. God bless you mike and see you in July!
Posted by: Tu, China. | May 24, 2009 at 01:48 PM
Great comments here. MJ is it!
Posted by: Carolina, Venezuela. | May 24, 2009 at 02:50 PM
Why dont ya`ll go f@@k yourself,, you`re the ones who support the death of innocent children!!!
You would all probably be like mike and make them suck it hey??????
deal with reality-- if you dont want a kid keep your shit in your pants or deal with it
Posted by: john | May 24, 2009 at 07:42 PM
Shut d f**k up John! ... who the hell do you think you are? Its obvious you have a distorted mind like the press and the rest of all y'll sick haters.You idiots have been deceiving people about MJ's trial for long. ENOUGH is ENOUGH, The man is Innocent. This world will be a better place without evil people like you all... Like it or not , Mj rules and he will always be innocent period! So you can join Jane Mitchell,Sneddon( by the way, anytime i see you snake man, i will beat d living shit outta ya),Nancy Grace( tho d bitch has no grace in her watsoever), FBI and all 'em hater and JUMP into the THAMES loosers!!! Go get a life man.
Posted by: Aaron, Los Angeles | May 25, 2009 at 05:55 AM
Tom Sneddon is a cold man, DSSSSSSSSS... Nancy Grace, jane Mitchel are two blind witches with no teeth...
Posted by: Sussie, Japan. | May 25, 2009 at 01:23 PM
Great Article. Its about time indeed. MJ rocks!!!
Posted by: Katie, Venezuela | May 26, 2009 at 08:28 AM
Jane Mitchel you really need to go and hide because you and the stupid press cannot deceive the world any longer. Like it or not Jane and Co, Mj is it and you can never take anything away from him, even if he has been away for a decade,rock on Mike, bring on JULY, YEAAHHHHHH !!!
Posted by: James, London | May 26, 2009 at 05:53 PM
right, and now jane mitchell, nancy grace et al. can be happy that they helped kill michael jackson.
Posted by: janet lee | July 08, 2009 at 02:50 AM
YOU KNOW THESE SO-CALLED JOURNALISTS HAS TO MAKE THEIR PAYCHECK SO MJ IS #1 ON THEIR LIST. THEY HAVE TO MILK HIM DEAD OR ALIVE; BUT THEY MUST NOT DRAG MJ KIDS IN THE MUD AS THEY MJ. THEY MUST LEAVE HIS KIDS ALONE OTHER WISE THEY SHOULD SUED INCLUDING THE NETWORK OR MAGAZINES THEY ARE WORKING FOR ALL THEY ARE WORTH BY THE JACKSON'S FAMILY.
Posted by: SANDY | July 09, 2009 at 09:57 PM
mj fans should not watch jane mitchell and nancy grace show they keep on lying may God judge them cos they contributed to his death i still cry till now mj ijust cant stop loving you as janet said you will forever live in our hearts
Posted by: joanna | July 29, 2009 at 01:50 PM
Fantastic Terry! Thank you!
Jane, Nancy Grace and Diane Dimond-- really honestly need stop with negativity. Not only is their 'reporting' really repulsive but it gives women in journalism a bad reputation. They just appear to be bitter post-menopausal women. Way to stand up for womens' voices "ladies". I know you don't represent me.
I won't watch any shows they are guests or hosts. Period.
Posted by: Cali MJ Fan | October 13, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Finally! Someone who is able to reason, analyze, assess, look at something soberly, and realize that our media have lost their credibility when they attack people--celebrities or otherwise--instead of understanding what are actually the weighty issues of an event or circumstance.
I fully agree with you Terry.
Posted by: Jean Holland | October 16, 2009 at 12:31 PM
You are so right, the only victim in that trial was Michael Jackson. Thank God, the jury saw that too. It's just too bad that there are no laws against defaming the dead. Imo, that's how, to name two, Diane Diamond and Rabbi Shmuley get away with trashing Michael's legacy. There are no laws to enforce ethical journalism, only a code of ethics, that are simply guidlines for decision making on what to report, and they are not subject to enforcement by the law,under the protection fo the First Amendment. These trash reporters and authors hide behind the first amendment and that is beyond sad,it is evil.
Posted by: cheryl | October 18, 2009 at 02:28 PM
Sick n' tired of "jooornalists" trashing innocent people? Sign up for the newsletter at http://www.mjtruthnow.com We're going to vindicate Michael Jackson in mainstream media. First job: get Martin Bashir fired. It could happen!
Posted by: SoCalGal | November 09, 2009 at 06:26 PM