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Conrad Murray Hit With Max Sentence

Michael Jackson's doctor gets 4 years

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 29, 2011 11:56 AM CST

(Newser) – Dr. Conrad Murray was hit with the maximum sentence of four years' imprisonment today for his role in the death of Michael Jackson. Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, will serve his time in county jail rather than prison because he is a non-violent felon, TMZ reports. It is also likely he will serve just half of his sentence. The judge ordered Murray to pay restitution to Jackson's family, but the amount will be decided at a later date; he was also ordered to pay $870 in fines and fees.

In this file photo taken Nov. 1, 2011 Dr. Conrad Murray waits to leave the courtroom during the final stage of his defense in his involuntary manslaughter trial in the death of singer Michael Jackson.
In this file photo taken Nov. 1, 2011 Dr. Conrad Murray waits to leave the courtroom during the final stage of his defense in his involuntary manslaughter trial in the death of singer Michael Jackson.   (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, Pool, File)
Dr. Conrad Murray reacts after the jury returns with a guilty verdict in his involuntary manslaughter trial Monday, Nov. 7, 2011 in a Los Angeles courtroom.
Dr. Conrad Murray reacts after the jury returns with a guilty verdict in his involuntary manslaughter trial Monday, Nov. 7, 2011 in a Los Angeles courtroom.   (AP Photo/Al Seib, Pool)
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sky99
Nov 30, 2011 8:20 AM CST
If a doctor  do according to his patient's desire,that  means giving a death sentence for his patient.A life is a life.
JoeQ
Nov 29, 2011 7:50 PM CST
Michael Jackson is still the best thing that ever happened to this guy. I smell a lucrative book deal in the works.
schmidtkoff
Nov 29, 2011 7:30 PM CST
jackson was a little freak who preyed on little boys. he was an addict. addicted to plastic surgery (look at the mess of his pointed nose), addicted to drugs. he cried for his "milk" ie. Propofol) like a baby seeking a teat. a man child unable to man up. lost in the neverland of his skewed fantasies. I won’t grow up I don’t wanna grow up. Peter pan anyone? As an addict he probably drugged himself to death. Rip. Good riddance.

 
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