I don't why. I think it's mostly because Elvis image way the bad-boy lover that everyone wanted. Michael never expressed himself as a "bad-boy" and always kept a clean record therefore what ever he does is going to be in its own spotlight, which is the reason why more people pay attention to Michael and the misunderstanding than Elvis and true fact. Also mostly because Priscilla Presley never made her relationship with Elvis a huge problem like she was forced into it, she showed interest in him and showed that she loved him. Unlike the little boy who claimed Michael had touched him, who made it a big problem. The biggest reason that Michael is attacked more is manly because he hasn't once said "Yes, I rapped him" or "Yes, I touched him without permission." There was nothing to admit and because of this Michael was always bothered always followed, Elvis made it known that he and Priscilla were dating and were interested in each other therefore he wasn't bothered as much about it.
Another key reason this was such a big problem is of course racism. Michael Jackson is probably the most known African-American on the planet and therefore people want him to screw-up. They want him to be abusive, or to end up in jail or to go "ghetto" on someone, which is a tactic Obama has also learned of (Notice how he never gives a quick response to the Press question and that he always stops to think it over.) Being that Michael has just about the cleanest record ever he is a primary target.
Michael is the greatest entertainer, humanitarian and influence of the modern day which makes him a primary target for the press who will always try to stick a label on him. Trust me just because he's dead doesn't mean the hunt on MJ dirt is off. He will be attacked for as long as he will be remembered and that's a fact.
Actually I do believe it does have to do something with the race they were. And I also think this is mostly the media's fault why? because Michael was always against the press and said not to read their stories so the media probably started trying to make him look bad instead of people seeing the real truth behind these lies and scams.
In fact the media made up most these lies and never mentioned that Michael has No Proof at all of being one.
OMG! I didn't even know that! I read this article >>>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jackson's_health_and_appearance about Michael Jackson just yesterday and it said that he stopped eating because he was so hurt by the accusations. Hearing this about Elvis just makes me so mad! Maybe it's because Elvis was white so he got "let off"...I'm not too sure but that's the only explanation that come to mind.
Before, Elvis was "The King of pop" and since he was white, the press was fine with it, but since Michael Jackson earned the title "the King of pop", the media turned his life into a living HELL! I don't know how people can be so cruel...
"Even at home, I'm lonely. I sit in my room sometimes and cry. It's so hard to make friends... I sometimes walk around the neighborhood at night, just hoping to find someone to talk to. But I just end up coming home." >>> This part of the article really got to me because I often feel lonely and want someone to talk to... and I don't really judge people but they still judge me...