Family, Fans Cheer Court Verdict
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November 9, 2011, Wednesday
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MICHAEL Jackson fans cheered and his family members hailed as a triumph the verdict that found Dr Conrad Murray guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death.
The "Thriller" singer died in June 2009 at age 50 from an overdose of sedatives and the surgical anesthetic propofol, which Murray, his personal physician, administered to Jackson as a sleep aid.
Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and elder sister Rebbie cried silently as the guilty verdict was read. As she left the courtroom, Katherine was asked by reporters if she was pleased and her answer was simply: "I am."
Brother Jermaine told reporters, "Justice was served. Michael is with us." Other family members, including father Joe Jackson, and siblings La Toya and Randy were whisked away from the court building.
Some fans shouted "thank you judge," and passers-by outside the Los Angeles court honked their car horns. Fans sang and danced to Jackson's songs such as "Beat It."
Dana Brenklin, 35, of Los Angeles, burst into tears when the verdict was read. "It's not going to bring back Michael but for 2 years, I had a project - justice for Michael Jackson - and I got what I wanted."
The "Thriller" singer died in June 2009 at age 50 from an overdose of sedatives and the surgical anesthetic propofol, which Murray, his personal physician, administered to Jackson as a sleep aid.
Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson, and elder sister Rebbie cried silently as the guilty verdict was read. As she left the courtroom, Katherine was asked by reporters if she was pleased and her answer was simply: "I am."
Brother Jermaine told reporters, "Justice was served. Michael is with us." Other family members, including father Joe Jackson, and siblings La Toya and Randy were whisked away from the court building.
Some fans shouted "thank you judge," and passers-by outside the Los Angeles court honked their car horns. Fans sang and danced to Jackson's songs such as "Beat It."
Dana Brenklin, 35, of Los Angeles, burst into tears when the verdict was read. "It's not going to bring back Michael but for 2 years, I had a project - justice for Michael Jackson - and I got what I wanted."
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