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Michael Jackson's Family Reacts with Outrage to Charge
Originally posted 02/08/2010 03:20PM
Involuntary manslaughter wasn't a tough enough charge against Michael Jackson's doctor, his family said Monday.
"He's a monster," said the pop singer's mother, Katherine Jackson, after a hearing for Dr. Conrad Murray.
"This charge is a slap on the wrist," said Brian Oxman, longtime lawyer for Jackson's father Joseph. "There's great disappointment here. [Conrad Murray] should've been charged with a higher degree of responsibility. What he did was reckless. It was a disregard for human life."
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Michael Jackson's Doctor Surrenders
Originally posted 02/08/2010 04:10PM
Amid shouts of "murderer!" from the onlookers, Michael Jackson's personal physician surrendered Monday to a courthouse to face a charge of involuntary manslaughter.
Dr. Conrad Murray, 57, who once was paid $150,000 a month to treat Jackson before a major comeback concert series, pleaded not guilty to the charge filed earlier in the day by the Los Angeles District Attorney.
Superior Court Judge Keith Schwartz set bail for $75,000 – rejecting prosecutors' request for $300,000 – and ordered Murray to surrender his passport. Murray was granted permission to continue practicing medicine as long as he doesn't administer anesthesia.
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Michael Jackson's Doctor Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter
Originally posted 02/08/2010 02:40PM
Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was charged Monday with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly giving Jackson lethal levels of an anesthetic while treating the pop singer at his bedside for insomnia.
He later surrendered to court, where he entered a not guilty plea through his attorney. Murray, 57, has denied any wrongdoing.
The charge filed by the Los Angeles District Attorney alleges Murray “did unlawfully, and without malice, kill Michael Joseph Jackson." The county coroner says Jackson was given an overdose of the hospital-strength anesthetic propofol last June.
Although prosecutors have repeatedly declined to discuss the matter, the investigation was law enforcement's worst-kept secret. Police and DEA agents in California, Nevada and Texas searched Murray's and Jackson's homes, Murray's clinics, his storage unit and even the pharmacy where Murray
may have obtained the drug.
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Michael Jackson's Doctor to Be Charged Monday
Originally posted 02/05/2010 03:35PM
After days of speculation and rumor, Los Angeles prosecutors have announced that Dr. Conray Murray will be formally charged Monday in the death of Michael Jackson.
Although the district attorney's office has not confirmed it, Murray is expected to be charged with involuntary manslaughter, which carries a maximum penalty of four years in prison.
While Murray has admitted treating the late pop star for insomnia with the hospital-strength anesthetic propofol, he has denied any wrongdoing. The coroner ruled the singer's death a homicide caused by a propofol overdose along with a use of sedatives administered by Murray.
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Lawyer: Conrad Murray to Enter Not Guilty Plea if Charged
Originally posted 02/04/2010 12:15PM
Conrad Murray will turn himself in to Los Angeles authorities Friday in connection with the death investigation of Michael Jackson, his attorney Michael Flanagan confirms.
"He'll surrender Friday," Flanagan tells PEOPLE. "I anticipate he'll be charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter, to which we'll enter a plea of not guilty. I expect that we'll have him first surrender to the LAPD where he'll be booked and then transported to court for arraignment."
The doctor is suspected of administering a lethal amount of the anesthetic propofol to the late singer, but prosecutors have remained mum on any specific charges. Murray has steadfastly denied any wrongdoing.
Flanagan says if Murray surrenders to an LAPD station for booking there should be no need to handcuff him, but that his client will likely be handcuffed if Murray is transported in a police car to the courthouse.
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Michael Jackson's Doctor Prepares for Charges This Week
Originally posted 02/02/2010 04:05PM
Michael Jackson’s personal physician could face criminal charges as early as Wednesday, his attorney tells PEOPLE.
Dr. Conrad Murray's criminal defense attorney, J. Michael Flanagan, says his client is in Los Angeles and prepared to go to court. "He’ll be available," the lawyer says.
Flanagan says he couldn't confirm media reports that Murray would be charged with involuntary manslaughter for allegedly administering the hospital-strength anesthetic propofol in the pop singer's home.
L.A. County coroner's officials found lethal levels of propofol in Jackson's body.
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The Jackson Kids Channel Michael's Love
Originally posted 01/31/2010 10:30PM
Michael Jackson's eldest children spread a simple – yet powerful – message at Sunday's Grammy Awards while accepting their late father's Lifetime Achievement Award midway through the live telecast.
"Through all his songs, [our father's] message was simple: love," Prince Michael, 12, said on stage at the Staples Center, surrounded by his cousins and sister Paris, 11. "We will continue to spread his message and help the world."
In an emotional moment during a performance-heavy telecast, the late King of Pop's children thanked fans for their support after Jackson's death on June 25. "We are proud to accept this award on behalf of our father," Prince Michael said. "We'd like to thank God for watching over us for these past seven months and our grandma and grandpa for their love and support. We would also like to thank the fans; our father loved you so much because you were always there for him."
His sister, Paris, who gave a touching tribute to her father at his memorial service over the summer, told the crowd, "Daddy was going to perform this here [last year]," then said, "Thank you. We love you, Daddy."
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Joe Jackson 'Proud' to Have Michael's Kids at the Grammys
Originally posted 01/30/2010 04:00PM
As the Grammy Awards prepare to honor the late King of Pop with a Lifetime Achievement Award, Joe Jackson says he is happy to have his grandchildren accept the award on his son's behalf.
Michael Jackson's two eldest children, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael, 12, are scheduled to take the stage at Sunday's telecast.
"I am very proud that my son, Michael Jackson, is a recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's Grammy," Joe Jackson said in a statement Saturday. "However, there [have] been some recent rumors that I am displeased with the idea that Michael's children are accepting the award on my son's behalf. On the contrary, I am very proud of my grandchildren. Katherine and I are the ones that [have] initiated their participation."
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Will Michael Jackson's Kids Make a Grammy Weekend Appearance?
Originally posted 01/29/2010 02:40PM
Grammy officially pays homage to Michael Jackson this weekend with a Lifetime Achievement Award at a ceremony Saturday and then a spectacular 3-D tribute at the big show Sunday.
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Grammys to Salute Michael Jackson – in 3-D
Originally posted 01/20/2010 09:10AM
In an unprecedented move, this year's Grammys will pay homage to Michael Jackson in a tribute that will include a 3-D film clip the pop sensation made before his June 25 death and performances by Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Usher, Celine Dion and Smokey Robinson.
Jackson will also be honored with a lifetime achievement award from the Recording Academy during the show, CBS announced.
The 3-D video clip (which will require TV viewers to wear special glasses, available at Target stores) was made by Jackson for his hit "Earth Song" and was to have been an integral part of singer's July 2009 comeback concerts in London.
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