different ways Michael has received support from family, friends, colleagues, and especially his fans. On the first page of the article, there is a caption of Audrey Puttan , a Jackson look-alike, standing around Michael Jackson's star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame passing out reams of paper for fans to sign their names in support of the singer. Behind the look-alike, there are many fans with flowers lined up to sign. This picture immediately reveals an approving image of Michael Jackson that encourages the reader to begin the article with a favorable perspective of the superstar. By displaying the fans signing their names, the picture indicates that these people believe in Michael Jackson's innocence and feel that they may have a small, yet effective influence over the entire affair.
             Colliere's article also includes statements from various Jackson supporters that defend many rumors about Michael's career and the case in general. For instance, Colliere explains that many reporters have stated that the pop star's career had been affected by the decrease in album sales and attendance of the "Dangerous" world tour. However, Colliere disagrees with the previous statement. Colliere quotes Bob Jones, vice president of communications for Jackson: "The five shows in Mexico City attracted 500,000 fans and his album sales increased 500 % in Mexico during his trip to that country. The recording star's best-selling album, Dangerous, with the tour has outsold the Bad album." In addition, Colliere provides the response of Jackson's lawyers to the rumor that Michael fled to Europe to take care of a discoloration disorder on his genitals, which the 13-year-old boy claimed to have seen, so that it would not be revealed in a strip search. Lawyers, Bertram Field and Howard Weitzman, stated that "If Mr. Jackson wanted any excuse to stay out of the United States, he could have sta...