Michael Jackson's private doctor Conrad Murray was found guilty today of killing the King of Pop. Dr Conrad Murray was led out of court in handcuffs after being remanded without bail to await his sentencing on November 29. The 58-year-old cardiologist faces up to four years behind bars after the jury at Los Angeles Superior Court convicted him of involuntary manslaughter. Wearing a grey pin-striped suit and a blue tie, Murray looked stunned as the jury's decision was read out after two days and ten hours of deliberations.
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| No one appeared more stunned by the guilty verdict than Conrad Murray himself, who looked understandably distraught as he was put in cuffs. one his daughters sat crying in a row behind him |
Just as he has through most of the trial, Murray remained stoic as Judge Michael Pastor dismissed an appeal for him to be released on bail pending his sentencing hearing. A sheriff's deputy leaned over while Murray sat at the defence table and handcuffed him before leading him out of the court to the cells. Jackson's sister, La Toya screamed out when the verdict was read out and her older sister, Rebbie held her head in her hand Randy was closest to the jury and 17 members of Jackson family in all were sitting in the court. He massaged mother, Katherine's shoulders as she cried after the verdict was read out. Judge Pastor said Murray's 'reckless conduct' meant he was a danger to the public.
Leaving the court, Jermaine Jackson said: 'Justice was served, but it wasn't enough time. Michael is with us.'
Sister LaToya, wiping back tears, added: 'Thank you America, thank you everyone. Everybody was wonderful. Michael loves everybody. He was in that courtroom with us - that's why justice was served.
Older sister Rebbe said: I am just happy it's all over. Nothing will bring Michael back but I am just happy that he was found guilty.' Prosecutor David Walgren thanked the 'diligent' jury. 'Our sympathies go out to the Jackson for the loss they have suffered. Not as a pop icon but as a son and a brother,' he added.
Prosecutors said the conviction meant Murray would automatically lose his medical licence. LaToya Jackson later tweeted 'VICTORY.' Murray's lawyers said they weren't planning to make any official statement after the hearing, but Ed Chernoff said he was 'not shocked' at the verdict. He said he was planning to request another bail hearing to try and get Murray released while he awaits his November 29 sentencing.
Murray's mother and his girlfriend, former exotic dancer Nicole Alvarez, refused to comment outside the court. Murray nodded to them before being led off to jail. The verdict came after nearly 50 witnesses, 22 days of testimony and less than two days of deliberation by a jury of seven men and five women. Announcing the verdict, the judge thanked the jurors for their civic duty. (Dailymail)
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