I realize this is a very devisive issue here and I have been hesitant to comment.
However, I feel this needs to be said. With so many people feeling sorry for him, and that he is victimized, consider this:
if he IS guilty, is that fair to the kids? Shouldn't he be exposed and stopped?
We should no more assume his innocence than to assume his guilt.
This is my personal opinion, and I'd bet I'm right:
Is he guilty?
YES
Is he a child molester?
NO
What? How can that be?
This is what I think:
He did it.
BUT he didn't viciously attack any kid. When people say "Michael would never hurt a child" they're right.
BUT in his mind, he's not hurting them, he's "LOVING" them! I can just hear him now, in that voice of his 'it's just love, there's nothing wrong with love, is there?'
So yes I think he did it and he must be stopped from doing it again. I think everyone defending him is doing an injustice to all the kids he's probably touched or will touch in the future.
I don't think he should go to jail. I would suggest a short stay in a mental facility, then probation and counseling, and STOP THE KIDS FROM SLEEPING OVER!