Washington Post: not beyond a reasonable doubt

Santa Maria, California- It's finally over. We can move on now.

But before we do, let us pause to think about the work that the jury did in the Michael Jackson case. They weighed the facts carefully and applied them to the law as instructed to them by the Judge, and found that there wasn't enough evidence to convict Michael Jackson beyond a reasonable doubt.

There were serious problems with the prosecution's case, including but not limited to the credibility problems of the accuser's mom, which, from the looks of it, spilled over to her son.

It is a testament to the American judicial system that disputes can be settled in this fashion, without having to resort to violence, or having one judge or three judges decide your fate.

Now, let us get on with other issues, as quickly as possible.