Follow Newser on Twitter   Friend Newser on Facebook
Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Murray Guilty in Jackson's Death

Unanimous verdict read as crowds outside cheer

By Polly Davis Doig,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 7, 2011 3:18 PM CST

(Newser) – A Los Angeles jury just found Dr. Conrad Murray guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, reports TMZ. Crowds gathered outside the courthouse were heard cheering immediately after the announcement of the unanimous verdict. Murray, who faces the almost certain revocation of his medical license and up to four years in prison, looked unsurprised as the verdict was read.

Jackson's anxious-looking parents and family earlier arrived at the courthouse, with sister La Toya tweeting, "I'm shaking uncontrollably!" as father Joe said simply, "Justice" on the way in. Murray himself arrived at the courthouse a few minutes after the verdict was to be read at 1pm local time.

This June 2, 2005 file photo shows Michael Jackson, who died June 25, 2009 after suffering a cardiac arrest.
This June 2, 2005 file photo shows Michael Jackson, who died June 25, 2009 after suffering a cardiac arrest.   (Getty Images)
Atmosphere from outside the Conrad Murray trial during the first day of jury deliberations in seeking a verdict in the death of Michael Jackson on November 4, 2011 in Los Angeles.
Atmosphere from outside the Conrad Murray trial during the first day of jury deliberations in seeking a verdict in the death of Michael Jackson on November 4, 2011 in Los Angeles.   (Getty Images)
In a Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 file photo, Dr. Conrad Murray listens to the defense's closing arguments in his involuntary manslaughter trial in the death of Michael Jackson.
In a Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 file photo, Dr. Conrad Murray listens to the defense's closing arguments in his involuntary manslaughter trial in the death of Michael Jackson.   (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, Pool, File)
Dr. Conrad Murray listens during the defense's closing arguments in the death of Michael Jackson at the Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 in Los Angeles.
Dr. Conrad Murray listens during the defense's closing arguments in the death of Michael Jackson at the Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011 in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, Pool)
Michael Jackson's parents Joe and Katherine Jackson arrive at the Criminal Justice Center in downtown Los Angeles Monday, Nov. 7, 2011.
Michael Jackson's parents Joe and Katherine Jackson arrive at the Criminal Justice Center in downtown Los Angeles Monday, Nov. 7, 2011.   (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
My TakeCLICK BELOW TO VOTE
7%
16%
16%
36%
2%
22%
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 14 comments
newzerbecool
Nov 7, 2011 8:10 PM CST
I have used this news website for quite some time now. Because you just quoted TMZ as a legitimate source of information on a judicial ruling I am officially unbookmarking this site and never coming back.
brawne
Nov 7, 2011 7:53 PM CST
Hey--he did that guy a favor.  When you want to sleep so badly that anesthesia is an option then pay more.  The guy was a cardiologist or pulmonologist you think that 125 thousand a month would get you a good one?  Notice Dick Cheney ain't dead. He's got a heart that won't even exist for twenty more years.  Michael is finally asleep--it's all he ever wanted and I get it cause he sleeps with my son who wanted the same thing.  You just gotta let crazy go. It's hard cause I really loved him when he was awake but he loved sleeping more than living and that's no way to live at all.  Thank God he didn't pass that gene on.
MisterPlinkett
Nov 7, 2011 7:14 PM CST
yay, we put a doctor in jail because he had to deal with treating a sick fucking nutjob.

 
manslaughter • Michael Jackson • Conrad Murray • celebrity death • Propofol • Michael Jackson Conrad Murray • Michael Jackson's death • Conrad Murray trial

More Newser Stories

Dr. Murray: Why I Didn't Call 911

Dr. Murray's Defense: Jacko Killed Himself

Jurors See Photo of Jackson's Naked Corpse

Tour Exec Confronted Doc About 'Incoherent' Jackson

Lawyers for Doc: Michael Jackson Killed Himself
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Timelines   |   Geek Sugar   |   Business Insider   |   HuffPost Entertainment