"Who's Bad?," a line of a popular Michael Jackson classic, has conjured up a new meaning of "bad" since the pop star was accused of child molestation in December of 1993. With the influence of the media, the American people answered Jackson's question, but some of the responses were not what Michael Jackson had in mind when he released the song "Bad" in 1987. Sure, all the answers were "You Michael, you're bad," but the explanations were not centered around his unique style but more focused on the shocking allegations of child sexual abuse. Since the first day Jackson's charges were announced publicly, the media consistently covered every angle of this flaming hot story. Because people are skeptical about Michael Jackson's image as an overly sensitive and intimate performer who still embraces his childhood amusements, many writers are forced to form certain biases about Michael Jackson's child molestation case that will draw the attention of readers and help readers to eliminate any uncertainties concerning their personal conviction of the artist.
             For decades, Michael Jackson has touched the hearts of many people through his innovative style of music. Because Jackson's image reflects a performer who is warm-hearted, loyal, and appreciative to his fans, some writers have chosen to cover the story with a positive, yet firm stand on Michael's innocence. Aldore Colliere, a writer for Jet magazine, obviously supports the pop legend. Colliere's article, "Michael Jackson Tries to Keep Career from Crumbling as He Fights Addiction to Painkiller Drugs and Charges of Child Molestation," differs greatly from the typical Michael Jackson coverage story. Colliere admits that the typical reporter speculates about why the superstar abruptly ended his world tour and accuses him of fleeing prosecution; however, Colliere focuses her article on the...