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The 'Ick' Factor: Villains, Veils and Vision
Williams, Patricia J. | May 9, 2005 issue

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Comments on the media coverage of Michael Jackson's child molestation trial as of May 9, 2005. View that Jackson's trial has not been subject to the same kind of media attention as other celebrity trials; Argument that perceived oddity in Jackson's behavior and the graphic nature of his alleged crimes makes the case unappealing to reporters and to the general public; Comparison of Jackson's trial with the investigation of child molestation by priests in the Catholic Church; Opinion that Jackson is emotionally immature and in need of psychological treatment; Comments on the racial, sexual, and cultural significance of Michael Jackson's public persona.

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JACKSON, Michael, 1958- -- Trials, litigation, etc.; TRIALS (Child sexual abuse); PEDOPHILIA -- Psychological aspects; ENTERTAINERS -- Psychology; MASS media & public opinion; FAME -- Moral & ethical aspects; UNITED States
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