Jackson's people continue to deny all allegations. Stuart Backerman told
reporters: "Michael would never harm a child in any way. These scurrilous
and totally unfounded allegations will be proven false in a courtroom." That
last point is key. Many feel Jackson - assuming he is innocent - was wrong
to pay off the family of 13 year old Jordan Chandler who accused the singer
of sex abuse back in 1993. Jackson paid the family a reported $12 million to
drop their allegations. While this avoided any short term court room embarrassment it meant Jackson never proved his innocence - leading many in
the media to assume there was something in Chandler's allegations. Reports
suggest the family making the new allegations aren't interested in a pay-off
and want to go to court. Although cynics might suggest that's the sort of
talk that just increases any pay off, some of Jackson's advisors may well
recommend the singer faces the court room to clear his name once and for
all.

Confirming bail has been set at $3 million, Santa Barbara Sheriff Jim
Anderson told reporters their raid on Jackson's Neverland home was designed
to find "evidence that would corroborate the victim's statements". He added:
"We encourage the public to come forward if they have any information to
lead us to believe there are other victims in the community."