May 20, 2013

Defense Rests, Closings Begin Thurs in Conrad Murray Trial

Dr. Conrad Murray waits to leave the courtroom for the day during the final stage of Conrad Murray's defense in his involuntary manslaughter trial in the death of singer Michael Jackson at the Los Angeles Superior Court on Nov. 1, 2011 in Los Angeles

*Testimony ended today in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray. Defense attorneys and prosecutors said they have called their final witnesses after 22 days of testimony. Court adjourned early to allow both sides to prepare their closing arguments, which will begin Thursday morning at 9 a.m. PT. The final [...]




Conrad Murray Trial Delayed Today

Dr. Conrad Murray looks on during his trial in the death of pop star Michael Jackson in Los Angeles October 12, 2011. REUTERS/Robyn Beck/Pool (UNITED STATES - Tags: ENTERTAINMENT CRIME LAW)

*The manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor has been put on hold for a day due to a death in the family of one prosecution witness, a court official said on Sunday. Dr. Steven Shafer had been scheduled to testify on Monday, and is the final witness the prosecution is expected to call before resting [...]