Trial judge chosen in Jackson death case
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April 7, 2010, Wednesday
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THE involuntary manslaughter case against Michael Jackson's cardiologist was assigned to a trial judge on Monday in brief proceedings that drew fans and family members of the late pop star.
Dr Conrad Murray, his attorneys and prosecutors assembled before Los Angeles Supervising Superior Court Judge Peter Espinoza, who assigned the case to Judge Michael Pastor and sent them to his courtroom.
Pastor scheduled a June 14 court date to take up remaining procedural issues including the setting of a date for a preliminary hearing and Murray's fight to keep his California medical license.
The state attorney general, representing the state medical board, has moved to revoke Murray's license pending trial. Murray's attorneys say the license issue is critical to his ability to pay for his defense.
Earlier, about 50 Jackson fans waved signs and chanted outside the courthouse.
The fans sang "We Are the World," wore T-shirts emblazoned with Jackson's picture and the slogan, "Justice 4 Michael," and carried placards demanding stronger charges against Murray.
Fans in a courthouse hallway called out "Hi Janet" as Jackson's sister Janet arrived. The late pop star's parents, Joe and Katherine, and brother Jermaine also attended.
Murray, 57, has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison.
Dr Conrad Murray, his attorneys and prosecutors assembled before Los Angeles Supervising Superior Court Judge Peter Espinoza, who assigned the case to Judge Michael Pastor and sent them to his courtroom.
Pastor scheduled a June 14 court date to take up remaining procedural issues including the setting of a date for a preliminary hearing and Murray's fight to keep his California medical license.
The state attorney general, representing the state medical board, has moved to revoke Murray's license pending trial. Murray's attorneys say the license issue is critical to his ability to pay for his defense.
Earlier, about 50 Jackson fans waved signs and chanted outside the courthouse.
The fans sang "We Are the World," wore T-shirts emblazoned with Jackson's picture and the slogan, "Justice 4 Michael," and carried placards demanding stronger charges against Murray.
Fans in a courthouse hallway called out "Hi Janet" as Jackson's sister Janet arrived. The late pop star's parents, Joe and Katherine, and brother Jermaine also attended.
Murray, 57, has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison.
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