The "perp-walk" is a technique used by law-enforcement, and is not uniformly applied. The purpose is to sway public opinion, and the potential jury-pool. Michael should NOT have been subjected to this humiliation. He surrendered himself voluntarily. I SAW the events that took place at the Santa Barbara airport. He was placed in handcuffs, for NO reason. He conducted himself with great dignity.
The "perp-walk," for the sake of media, is not automatic for the "accused." I hope that Murray receives EXACTLY the same treatment that Michael did, for the sake of justice, and balance, in the long-run. Everyone who is accused, under U.S. law, is afforded the same rights. . . the assumption of innocence. But, it is not that simple. Placing Michael in handcuffs shifted that balance in the public eye, to his disadvantage. He was acquitted anyway, because he was innocent. Murray should suffer NO less. For the sake of balance, and justice.
I cannot possibly imagine that any reasonable person would disagree with this.