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Los Angeles court jury finds Michael Jackson doctor guilty
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November 8, 2011, Tuesday
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A Los Angeles Superior Court jury yesterday found pop superstar Michael Jackson's personal physician Conrad Murray guilty in the singer's Propofol-induced death, while the trial wrapped up yesterday afternoon.
Murray, who was a little bit shocked by the decision, was handcuffed after the verdict was read and was immediately remanded to custody in county jail.
Conrad Murray, 58, has been ordered jailed without bail pending his sentencing on November 29.
At the conclusion of the six-week trial, the seven-man, five- woman jury read the long-expected verdict, which found Murray guilt of one count of involuntary manslaughter charge for Jackson' s June 25, 2009, death.
Murray, who faces up to four years in prison, remained stone- faced as the verdict was announced, showing no visible reaction.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor said that Murray was convicted of a crime "where the end result was the death of a human being." Murray's "reckless conduct in this case" proved that he was a risk to public safety, according to Pastor.
The jury deliberated for about eight and a half hours before reaching a verdict.
Outside the downtown courthouse, droves of Michael Jackson fans cheered when the guilty verdict was announced. Several people waved signs that said "guilty," "Dr. Murray is a killer" and " Justice for Michael Jackson."
Many of them held up copies of Jackson's albums. One man, who refused to be named, said this is the victory to Jackson and his family. Murray is guilty because he failed to call 911, this is "a negligence for a doctor."
Murray, who was a little bit shocked by the decision, was handcuffed after the verdict was read and was immediately remanded to custody in county jail.
Conrad Murray, 58, has been ordered jailed without bail pending his sentencing on November 29.
At the conclusion of the six-week trial, the seven-man, five- woman jury read the long-expected verdict, which found Murray guilt of one count of involuntary manslaughter charge for Jackson' s June 25, 2009, death.
Murray, who faces up to four years in prison, remained stone- faced as the verdict was announced, showing no visible reaction.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor said that Murray was convicted of a crime "where the end result was the death of a human being." Murray's "reckless conduct in this case" proved that he was a risk to public safety, according to Pastor.
The jury deliberated for about eight and a half hours before reaching a verdict.
Outside the downtown courthouse, droves of Michael Jackson fans cheered when the guilty verdict was announced. Several people waved signs that said "guilty," "Dr. Murray is a killer" and " Justice for Michael Jackson."
Many of them held up copies of Jackson's albums. One man, who refused to be named, said this is the victory to Jackson and his family. Murray is guilty because he failed to call 911, this is "a negligence for a doctor."
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