Jackson Doc Will Surrender Tomorrow

Conrad Murray faces involuntary manslaughter charges

By Will McCahill, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 2, 2010 7:02 PM CST

(Newser) – The doctor implicated in Michael Jackson’s death will surrender tomorrow in Los Angeles, where he faces involuntary manslaughter charges last June. Conrad Murray, 56, met with his legal team today, sources tell TMZ; the Los Angeles County District Attorney will file charges in the... Read full story »

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