That's bull sh*t, people have been acquitted on a technicality like somebody said something stupid or a cop forgot to jot a "J".
I'm of the same mind as you JLM. Jackson's vast accomplishments are completely overshadowed by the abuses that he visited on those children. Too bad - the guy was uber talented.
Regardless, the acquittals that are being spoken of here may be the result of having the charges withdrawn by the complainant after a deal was struck for compensation. I recall hearing that Jackson had paid-out more than a few of the families.