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The conviction Monday of Conrad Murray in the death of Michael Jackson ended a lengthy trial that exposed not only the extreme measures Jackson used to get to sleep but also the sad final days of the star as he worked desperately to make a comeback.By Frederic J. Brown, AFP/Getty ImagesSupporters of Michael Jackson react outside the courthouse. The jury deliberated for eight hours and 34 minutes over two days.EnlargeCloseBy Frederic J. Brown, AFP/Getty ImagesSupporters of Michael Jackson react outside the courthouse. The jury deliberated for eight hours and 34 minutes over two days.Murray, 58, a cardiologist,
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christian louboutin compra online,000 bail until sentencing Nov. 29. By Kevin Mazur, AEG/Getty ImagesMichael Jackson rehearses for his 'This is It' tour on June 23, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles."Dr. Murray's reckless conduct in this case poses a demonstrable risk to the safety of the public," Pastor said.By Frederic J. Brown,
tiendas la martina, AFP/Getty ImagesMichael Jackson supporters react outside the courthouse as Conrad Murray's guilty verdict is announced.Murray was handcuffed behind his back and led into custody through a side door. As he left,
mbt compra online, he nodded and murmured a few words to his mother and five friends. Chernoff said later that the verdict would be appealed. Sentencing possibilities range from probation to four years behind bars. Because of a recent change in state law, Murray probably will serve his time, if any, in a county jail.The conviction means Murray will automatically have his California medical license suspended, Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley said at a news conference after the brief court session. Cooley said he hoped the other states where Murray is licensed to practice medicine — Nevada,
mbt españa, Texas and Hawaii — will do the same.Filing out of court, Jackson family members hugged prosecutor David Walgren and co-prosecutor Deborah Brazil. Matriarch Katherine Jackson kissed Brazil on the cheek."Justice!" the entertainer's sister Rebbie and brother Jermaine shouted as they left the courthouse. Jermaine Jackson pumped his left fist and gave the V-for-victory sign.On the street, fans cheered and car horns were honked.The jury of seven men and five women reached its decision at midmorning on the second day of deliberations,
timberland mujer, after spending eight hours and 34 minutes considering the evidence. Pastor submitted the case to the jury late Thursday after 22 days of testimony from 49 witnesses. The 340 exhibits of evidence included a poignant recording Murray had made on his cellphone. A heavily sedated Jackson is heard voicing his hopes that a series of concerts in London would establish him as the "greatest entertainer in the world" and would enable him to finance a children's hospital.The verdict held Murray responsible for Jackson's death on June 25, 2009,
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