Michael Jackson's Doctor Pleads Not Guilty

Conrad Murray faces 4 years if convicted of felony manslaughter

By Nick McMaster, Newser Staff

Posted Feb 8, 2010 2:29 PM CST | Updated Feb 8, 2010 4:43 PM CST

(Newser) – Conrad Murray pleaded not guilty after being charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson today. The singer's parents, Joe and Katherine, and several of his brothers were in court in Los Angeles. Prosecutors allege Murray killed the pop legend "unlawfully, and... Read full story »

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