Prosecutors will not seek restitution against Dr Conrad Murray.
The request for restitution of $100M was permanently withdrawn, after discussions with the Jackson family.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Restitution
Dr Conrad Murray has launched an appeal against the the claim made by Michael Jackson's family for $100M in restitution against him.
Dr Murray's lawyer, Michael Falangan, claims that the amount of restitution ought to be restricted, given that Jackson was in part responsible for his own death through a self-administration of Propofol.
The judge is considering the amount.
Dr Murray's lawyer, Michael Falangan, claims that the amount of restitution ought to be restricted, given that Jackson was in part responsible for his own death through a self-administration of Propofol.
The judge is considering the amount.
Monday, January 09, 2012
Chancers
A group of 100 Michael Jackson fans based in France have hired a lawyer, Emmanuel Ludot, to sue Conrad Murray (who is currently serving time for the involuntary manslaughter of Jackson) for compensation for the "emotional damage" caused by Conrad Murray.
Ludot told the Afp:
"It's similar to losing a childhood friend in a traffic accident. Because this death affects you, you have the possibility to file a suit and seek compensation."
The case will be heard in Orleans, France on April 11 2012.
Will the money, if they win the case, bring Jackson back or assuage their alleged "grief"?
Friday, December 09, 2011
Conrad Murray Appeals
Dr Conrad Murray, who has been sentenced to four years in prison for the involuntary manslaughter of Michale Jackson, has filed an appeal against the sentence.
He has filed "pro Per" (ie he represents himself), but the filing does not indicate the basis of his appeal.
He has filed "pro Per" (ie he represents himself), but the filing does not indicate the basis of his appeal.
Friday, December 02, 2011
Lloyd's Disputes Insurance Claim
Los
Angeles Superior Court Judge, Malcolm Mackey, has ruled that Lloyd's of London (the insurers for Michael Jackson's comeback shows) can
study some of his medical records.
Lloyd's is challenging a policy claim of £11M on Jackson's death, citing the fact that it was not aware that he was on medication, and have filed a suit against the tour promoter AEG.
Lloyd's is challenging a policy claim of £11M on Jackson's death, citing the fact that it was not aware that he was on medication, and have filed a suit against the tour promoter AEG.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Conrad Murray Sentenced
Dr Conrad Murray was sentenced to four years in country jail (not state prison) yesterday, for the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson.
On passing sentence Judge Michael Pastor said:
"Of everything I heard and saw during the course of the trial, one aspect of the evidence stands out the most, and that is the surreptitious recording of Michael Jackson by his trusted doctor.
I find that Dr Murray abandoned his patient who was trusting him; his patient was vulnerable under those circumstances, having been administrated potentially dangerous drugs by his medical provider.
Dr Murray's course of conduct extended over a period of time, he repeatedly lied and engaged in deceitful misconduct and endeavoured to cover up his transgressions.
He violated the trust of the medical community, of his colleagues and of his patient and he has absolutely no sense of remorse, absolutely no sense of fault and remains dangerous.
It's easy to say, 'Oh well, Dr Murray is a medical doctor, he's a smart sophisticated man, he doesn't have a criminal history, he may not be licensed to practise medicine in the future - although that has nothing to do with me, I have no authority over that.
The fact remains, Dr Murray is offended by that patient dying and I don't have any idea what will prompt Dr Murray to do or not do something in the future that may be dangerous to a patient if he does practise medicine in the United States or even elsewhere."
It is likely, because of overcrowding, that Dr Murray will not serve the full term.
Friday, November 25, 2011
Prosecution Press For Maximum Term and $100M Fine
Dr Conrad Murray will be sentenced next week, having been found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson.
The prosecution have filed a sentencing memo asking for Dr Murray to be sentenced to the maximum of four years in jail, together with a request that he be forced to pay Jackson's children over $100M in compensation for Jackson's loss of income.
Given that Dr Murray has lost his licence, it is unlikely that he will ever be able to pay that debt. However, if he were fined $100M it would ensure that he would never personally profit from any future media deals; as the monies earned would have to be used to pay down the debt.
The prosecution have filed a sentencing memo asking for Dr Murray to be sentenced to the maximum of four years in jail, together with a request that he be forced to pay Jackson's children over $100M in compensation for Jackson's loss of income.
Given that Dr Murray has lost his licence, it is unlikely that he will ever be able to pay that debt. However, if he were fined $100M it would ensure that he would never personally profit from any future media deals; as the monies earned would have to be used to pay down the debt.
Wednesday, November 09, 2011
Documentary
It appears that Dr Conrad Murray has, for the last two years
been co-operating with a documentary team (October Films) on a film about Michael Jackson.
He was paid a nominal sum of $1.
However, I dare say (had Jackson not died, and Dr Murray not been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter) there would have been other media deals in the pipeline.
Doubtless though, Dr Murray will now find time to write a book about it.
He was paid a nominal sum of $1.
However, I dare say (had Jackson not died, and Dr Murray not been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter) there would have been other media deals in the pipeline.
In an extract from the forthcoming documentary, Dr Murray says:
"He was pleading and begging to please please let him have some milk because that was the only thing that would work."
"He was pleading and begging to please please let him have some milk because that was the only thing that would work."
Doubtless though, Dr Murray will now find time to write a book about it.
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Dr Conrad Murray Found Guilty
Dr Conrad Murray has been found guilty, by a unanimous verdict, of the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson.
He faces up to four years in jail, and will lose his medical licence.
He is currently being held in custody on suicide watch, whilst he awaits hi sentence.
The fans of Michael Jackson, who were camped outside the courthouse. expressed satisfaction with the verdict. Whatever the verdict, and sentence, they should temper their jubilation and bear in mind that it will not bring Jackson back.
He faces up to four years in jail, and will lose his medical licence.
He is currently being held in custody on suicide watch, whilst he awaits hi sentence.
The fans of Michael Jackson, who were camped outside the courthouse. expressed satisfaction with the verdict. Whatever the verdict, and sentence, they should temper their jubilation and bear in mind that it will not bring Jackson back.
Friday, November 04, 2011
Wednesday, November 02, 2011
Dr Conrad Murray Will Not Testify
Dr Conrad Murray finally came to a decision about whether he will take the witness stand or not in his trial.
He told the judge, whilst the jury was out of the room, that he would not testify.
At which point the defence rested its case and the prosecution, after presenting brief rebuttal testimony, closed its presentation of evidence.
Defence and prosecution will now prepare and present their closing arguments.
He told the judge, whilst the jury was out of the room, that he would not testify.
At which point the defence rested its case and the prosecution, after presenting brief rebuttal testimony, closed its presentation of evidence.
Defence and prosecution will now prepare and present their closing arguments.
Tuesday, November 01, 2011
Doctors Disagree
Dr Paul White continued his testimony at the trail of Dr Conrad Murray, and told the court that he believed that Michael Jackson took the anaesthetic Propofol by rapidly injecting it.
Dr White thought it was possible that Jackson had got out of bed, even though he was attached to a saline IV and a urine collection device, found a syringe with 25mg of Propofol in it, got back in to bed, and administered it to himself.
Dr Shafer, his friend and colleague, dismissed the theory as a "crazy scenario", noting that Jackson would have to have injected himself several times to achieve such high levels of propofol in his body.
Dr White, for his part, said that he would not have accepted a job that involved administering Propofol in a non medical setting.
Dr Murray is considering whether he will take the stand himself.
The trial continues.
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