May 23, 2013

Jackson Family Comments on Murray’s Guilty Verdict

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*One by one, members of Michael Jackson’s family filed out of the courthouse in downtown Los Angeles following this afternoon’s guilty verdict in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the King of Pop’s death. As the family members made their way to waiting cars, HLN’s Jane Velez Mitchell [...]




Conrad Murray Trial: Defense to Call Character Witnesses

Dr. Conrad Murray listens to testimony during his involuntary manslaughter trial in the death of singer Michael Jackson in Los Angeles Superior Court on October 25, 2011 in Los Angeles, California.  Murray has pleaded not guilty and faces four years in prison and the loss of his medical licenses if convicted of involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death. (Oct. 25, 2011)

*A steady stream of character witnesses are expected on the stand today as the defense continues to present their case in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Conrad Murray,  Michael Jackson’s personal physician accused in his death. According to the Los Angeles Times, the witnesses are expected to paint Dr. Murray as a competent and caring [...]




Janet Cancels Tour Dates to Support Fam During Trial

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*Janet Jackson is rearranging her Australian tour schedule so that she can support her family during the Los Angeles trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, who is accused of involuntary manslaughter in her brother Michael’s death. The Jacksons have been a regular presence at the trial, which is expected to see the prosecution wrap its case [...]




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 [...]




Jackson Death Trial: Family’s Courtroom Reactions; Day 2 Recap

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*Day three of the manslaughter trial of Conrad Murray is currently underway in Los Angeles following an emotional day of testimony on Wednesday that included a description of Michael Jackson’s children as they witnessed their father dying. The second day of the Conrad Murray trial opened with continuing testimony from AEG’s Paul Gongaware, who testified [...]




Lawyer Says Jackson Was Unconscious Before ‘This Is It’ Press Conf.

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*Michael Jackson was unconscious backstage before a London news conference for his “This Is It” concert series, and he appeared drunk during the announcement itself, an attorney said in court on Monday. [Scroll down to watch.] The revelation came during a hearing in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Jackson’s former physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, a [...]