The ADA said this guy was in cusotdy since August. So he would have been escorted every step of the way. MJ wold not be handcuffed because he is not accused of violent behavior. Bail was set and he made bail. Plus, there is the issue of the jury seeing him in handcuffs.
But you said: He was out on bond and came to the courthouse from his home
And, you also said: MJ...was not accused of violent behavior. Tell that the the ass of those kids.
Problem is that rape and sodomy isn't considered violent behavior!