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Updated: 7:08 PM Nov 7, 2011
Dr. Conrad Murray Found Guilty in Michael Jackson Death Case
The verdict came Monday in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, and was announced to the world about 4:15 p.m.
Posted: 4:28 PM Nov 7, 2011Reporter: WSAZ; Associated Press Email Address: news@wsaz.com |
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LOS ANGELES (AP) -- A jury has found Dr. Conrad Murray guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of Michael Jackson.
The verdict came Monday in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, and was announced to the world about 4:15 p.m.
Prosecutors depicted Murray as a reckless physician who abandoned Jackson while he was under the effects of the powerful anesthetic propofol on June 25, 2009.
Attorneys for the Houston-based cardiologist countered that Jackson was addicted to the drug and self-administered the fatal dose when Murray left his bedroom.
Murray agreed to become Jackson's personal physician as the singer prepared for a series of comeback concerts in 2009.
Murray did not testify during the trial but previously acknowledged to police that he gave Jackson propofol and other sedatives on the morning the singer died.
NEW YORK (WSAZ) -- Pop singer Michael Jackson has died at the age of 50. Actress Farrah Fawcett also died earlier Thursday at the age of 62.
About Michael Jackson from the AP:
LOS ANGELES (AP) - An autopsy on the body of pop star Michael Jackson is planned for Friday, though results are not likely to be final until toxicology tests are completed.
The process could take several days and sometimes weeks. However, Los Angeles County Coroner Investigator Jerry McKibben says if a cause can be determined by the autopsy, they will announce the results.
Jackson died Thursday at UCLA Medical Center after being stricken at his rented Los Angeles home. Paramedics tried to resuscitate him for nearly three-quarters of an hour, then rushed him to the hospital, where doctors continued to work on him.
His brother Jermaine says "It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home." However, he says "the cause of his death is unknown until results of the autopsy are known."
Jackson, who was 50, was preparing for what would have been a series of 50 concerts starting July 13 in London.
About Farrah Fawcett:
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Farrah Fawcett has lost the battle against cancer that was detailed in her recent television documentary.
The actress best known for her role on "Charlie's Angels" died today at age 62.
A spokesman says her longtime companion Ryan O'Neal was at her side, along with close friend Alana Stewart.
Fawcett was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006. Her struggle with painful treatments and dispiriting setbacks was recorded in the NBC documentary "Farrah's Story."
O'Neal says her family and friends take comfort in the knowledge that "her life brought joy to so many people around the world."
Fawcett rocketed to fame in 1976 as one-third of the crime-fighting trio in TV's "Charlie's Angels," a role she left after one year.
Her flowing blond hair, pearly white smile and shapely body helped sell millions of posters -- as well as T-shirts, lunch boxes, shampoo and wigs.
Fawcett had less success in films than she did on the small screen.
She was nominated for an Emmy for her role as an abused wife in a 1984 television movie, "The Burning Bed."
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i hate it cause the dr was found guilty, MJ brought on his own Demise, he kept looking until he could find what he wanted, he was an addict among a few other things, and he was wreckless with his life, and yes i was a big fan of MJs at one time.
Well, Lorrie, I guess we do have the right to judge or there wouldn't be a court system, would there?
There was not enough evidence to convict Casey Anthony of first degree murder. Did she kill her child? Probably. But if she had been tried for a lesser charge that did not carry the death penalty, she most likely would have been convicted. In this case, the courts knew the doctor could not be convicted on first degree murder so they chose a lesser charge. The evidence clearly showed that he inadvertedly caused Michael Jackson's death. Was Michael Jackson guilty of child molesting?? Well, I won't even go there.
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