The trial of Conrad Robert Murray was the American criminal trial of Michael Jackson's personal physician Conrad Murray, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter of the pop singer. On November 7, 2011, Murray was found guilty. After the verdict, Pastor denied a defense request for bail for Murray and ordered him taken into custody. Pastor set sentencing for November 29, 2011.
On June 25, 2009, the "King of Pop" Michael Jackson died of acute propofol intoxication after he suffered cardiac arrest at his home in the Holmby Hills neighborhood in Los Angeles.
On August 28, 2009, the Los Angeles County Coroner ruled Jackson's death a homicide. Before his death, Jackson reportedly had been administered propofol, along with two anti-anxiety benzodiazepines: lorazepam and midazolam by his personal physician, Conrad Murray. The overdose caused his death. Law enforcement officials investigated Murray and filed charges.
On February 8, 2010, Murray pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter, and was released after posting a US$75,000 bail. His trial started on September 27, 2011.
Murray faces a maximum sentence of four years in prison, along with the loss of his medical license, should he be found guilty by the jury.
Full Coverage of the Trial
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Witnesses in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray
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The jury of seven men and five women is expected to hear five weeks of testimony from witnesses for both the prosecution and defense. Following are the witnesses that appear before the court.
The Prosecution
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Who's Who at Conrad Murray Trial
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The Afterlife of Michael Jackson
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