I don't know--like I said, I'm just inclined to go with the wisdom of 12 independent jurors who sat through the entire trial.
It's of course possible, but there is still a pattern of behavior on Jackson's part. If these boys had strictly been out over the years to extort money from him I can't see him continuing that behavior when it would just set him up for more extortion. I don't for a minute believe he's as naive as he portrays himself especially after having to pay out millions. To me, it just doesn't track.