Dr. Conrad Murray is – again – proclaiming innocence when it comes to the death of Michael Jackson, telling Today in a phone interview that he’s not to blame. Murray also says he hopes to practice medicine again some day. Even if he can legally pull that off, we can’t exactly envision the patients lining up … Conrad Murray on Today Speaking with the NBC morning show, Murray did say that he’s sorry Michael Jackson died, but he still says he is in no way responsible for his death. Murray is sticking to his story, which did not play well with a jury in his manslaughter trial, that Michael Jackson killed himself with a fatal dose of Propofol. Conrad is also potentially a key figure in the MJ wrongful death suit , though he has insisted he wants no part of that when it comes to either side. The doc, who’s serving a four-year prison term, says he did not appeal it to shorten his sentence – though he would no doubt take it – but for another reason: So he can restore his medical license and see patients again. Again … we’re all for second chances and all, but … no.
Dr. Conrad Murray will testify in the Michael Jackson wrongful death lawsuit filed by Katherine Jackson, who is looking to collect damages from AEG. Michael’s mother wants Murray to testify about comments he made in his documentary, in which Murray said AEG honchos told him MJ was on “death skid row.” AEG, Murray claimed, boasted in 2009 that it owned “the toilet paper he wipes his ass with” and “the f**kin’ popsicles that his children are sucking on.” Referring to his ill-fated This Is It concert dates, the promoter allegedly told Murray, Jackson’s physician, “if he doesn’t get the show done he’s over.” Katherine thinks Murray’s comments will help her convince a jury that AEG played fast and loose with her son’s life, and showed no concern for his welfare. Dr. Conrad Murray was reckless too, of course, but he’s already doing time for manslaughter and more or less broke. So AEG, his employer, is KJ’s target. Murray was fighting the subpoena he was given demanding he be deposed, but a judge ordered him to do it; now he’ll have to take the oath next month.
Ninja puh-lease ! Dr. Conrad Murray Wants To Be Released From Prison During Appeals Process According to TMZ reports : Dr. Conrad Murray wants out of the pokey immediately while he appeals his conviction … this according to court docs obtained by TMZ. Murray — who was found guilty of killing Michael Jackson — has been in jail since he was convicted 13 months ago. The Doc claims in the docs that he’s not a flight risk … partly because he has a small child who lives in L.A. Murray also says he doesn’t pose a danger to the community, and believes he was wrongly convicted. Dr. Murray has tried this before and was shut down, but he’s entitled to make his case for freedom once again. Man listen, you were convicted of killing the King of Pop. You’re probably safer in the whoscow as opposed to the street where a crazy Stan can get their hands on you. But hey, go ‘head and take your chances… R.I.P. Michael Jackson Image via WENN
The L.A. Sheriff’s Dept. is brushing off Dr. Conrad Murray’s lawyer, saying claims that the physician is being treated inhumanely in jail are simply untrue. Murray’s lawyers claim that the 5′ x 7′ cell in which Murray is confined is so small, given his 6’5″ height, that he may have developed permanent health problems. In this week’s Conrad Murray jail house phone call , the doctor told a friend about “uncorrectable blood circulation” issues that could lead to a fatal embolism. His lawyers say that the conditions are cruel and unusual: “Dr. Murray’s cell is proportional to that of a travel cage used for short term transportation of an animal.” “If one were to keep a dog in a space just a few inches larger than the dog’s length, for any extended period of time, contentions of animal cruelty leading to prosecution would likely result.” But the Sheriff’s Dept. says simply, “Mr. Murray is receiving the appropriate level of care and we are taking into consideration his medical concerns and working with him.” Murray’s lawyers added their client may not need to be in isolation any longer, because he looks shockingly different from his famous booking photo (above).
Colorado police searching for missing Jessica Ridgeway, 10, since last Friday said they have found a body in the vicinity of where the girl went missing. It is not confirmed whether the body belongs to the Colorado youth. The body was found in Pattridge Park Open Space late Wednesday near an abandoned mining shack. Police said the search for the missing girl will resume today. Authorities determined that Ridgeway, a fifth-grader with blond hair, was kidnapped by an unknown suspect on her way to school earlier this month. The only real clue police have revealed thus far is the discovery of a backpack and water bottle that Ridgeway had with her six miles from her home. The multi-agency search for the girl was assisted by a social media push that had #JessicaRidgeway trending on Twitter. Police have received hundreds of tips. On Wednesday, reports say about 25 deputies arrived by bus and fanned out across Jessica’s neighborhood, scouring bushes and front yards. Divers again searched several ponds in what Westminster, Colo., police spokesman Trevor Materasso described as a “precautionary measure.” Police have isolated trash from Ridgeway’s neighborhood at a landfill, but will search there only if the investigation points them in that direction. Critical was an initial delay in reporting Ridgeway missing. Many child abduction cases or Amber Alerts are resolved within hours of a report. Sarah Ridgeway said her daughter woke up at 7:45 a.m. Friday as usual and ate a granola bar before leaving to meet friends at a park about a block away. There, they would meet to walk together to Witt Elementary School. Police say Sarah Ridgeway, a night-shift worker, was asleep and missed a call from school reporting Jessica absent; she got a message eight hours later, at 4 p.m. Sarah Ridgeway checked the park, Ridgeway’s friends and the school before calling police. Ridgeway never even met her friends that morning.
Vanity Fair alleges that La Toya Jackson raided and pillaged Michael Jackson’s house just hours after he died, and the late singer’s sister is infuriated. La Toya is threatening to sue the magazine if it doesn’t retract the story. The article, entitled “Estate of Siege,” claims she showed up at MJ’s mansion shortly after his death and began stuffing plastic bags filled with cash into a duffel bag. La Toya’s ” mad scramble for money ” allegedly took place June 25, 2009. That morning, Michael died of cardiac arrest, due to a Propofol injection by Dr. Conrad Murray . After MJ was taken to UCLA Medical Center, La Toya came by his house. VF then says her boyfriend was seen leaving the home in a moving van. According to La Toya, the story is “replete with misstatements of fact, false innuendos, and defamatory insinuations” and she will sue if there isn’t an immediate retraction. Stay tuned on this one.
New details are coming to light regarding Michael Jackson’s behavior as he prepped for his 2009 comeback tour, and those details are not pretty. The Los Angeles Times reveals that Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) was deeply concerned about Jackson’s stability in the run-up to his tour. Executives referring to him as “self loathing” and “lazy,” among other things. Jackson’s behavior was becoming more and more erratic, according to the emails, and fear was growing that the 50-show tour would not go on. “MJ is locked in his room drunk and despondent,” AEG’s Randy Phillips said in an email to his boss AEG President Tim Leiweke during that time. “I [am] trying to sober him up … I screamed at him so loud the walls are shaking. He is an emotionally paralyzed mess riddled with self loathing and doubt.” AEG Live executive Paul Gongaware felt MJ ” distrustful of people in suits ” and felt he was “bigger” than the $132 million he was set to earn from the tour. “We are holding all the risk,” Gongaware wrote to Phillips. “We let Mikey know just what this will cost him in terms of him making money. We cannot be forced into stopping this, which MJ will try to do because he is lazy and constantly changes his mind to fit his immediate wants.” After Jackson’s death, the promoters culled together rehearsal footage for an enormously successful This Is It concert film and album. Still, questions remain about Michael’s readiness for the tour, and what role that played in his demise. Dr. Conrad Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter, but the battle over the death of the greatest entertainer of all time continues. The cache of confidential AEG emails obtained by The LA Times offers a darker, upsetting picture of the relationship between the down-on-his-luck idol and the buttoned-up corporation taking a bet on his erratic talents. The emails will probably play a central role in two lawsuits: The shows’ insurers are asking a judge to nullify a $17.5-million policy they say AEG got with false claims about MJ’s health and readiness to perform. Jackson’s heirs are pressing a wrongful-death suit that accuses AEG of pressuring the star to carry on despite indications he was too weak.
A letter Michael Jackson wrote to his former wife Lisa Marie Presley – in which he complains of chronic insomnia – was set to be sold at auctioned … before until Lisa Marie found out, threw a fit and demanded it be taken off the block. She didn’t say why she wanted the letter pulled , but it’s easy to guess. Written sometime between 1993 and 1996, the letter from MJ reads: “Smell here [arrow with box] Lisa I truly need this rest I haven’t slept litterally [sic] in 4 days now. I need to be away from phones and Business people.” “I must take care of my health first Im’ [sic] crazy for you Love Turd.” Yes … Love Turd. Michael Jackson died June 25, 2009. Dr. Conrad Murray , who was injecting him with the hospital-grade anesthetic Propofol to help him sleep, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter and sentenced to four years behind bars. Julien’s Auction in Beverly Hills didn’t elaborate on the incident beyond stating that Lisa’s request was of “a personal nature” and “we wanted to honor the request.” We can read between the lines.
The grudge Janet Jackson’s ex-husband, James Debarge , was holding against Conrad Murray has been squashed. James Debarge and Conrad Murray are being held in the same prison. When Debarge found out, he was highly upset because he blamed Murray for the death of his ex-brother-in-law, Michael Jackson . The hatchet has been buried between the two prisoners after a conversation the men had. TMZ spoke to James Debarge’s current wife who said her husband was impressed by the former doctor and has “made peace with what happened to Michael.” Debarge also no longer sees Murray as evil, but as a “kind man.” How do you feel about James Debarge calling Conrad Murray kind despite having a hand in killing Michael Jackson? Would you be able to forgive Murray that quickly? RELATED: Conrad Murray Prisonmates With Janet Jackson’s Ex-Husband! Conrad Murray Gets 4 Years In Jail Janet Jackson Attends The Trial Of Dr. Conrad Murray [PHOTOS]
The L.A. County D.A. is far from pleased that Dr. Conrad Murray wants judge to spring him from jail while he appeals his conviction for involuntary manslaughter. Prosecutors assert that Murray, who was convicted and sentenced to four years in prison for his role in in the death of Michael Jackson, is a danger to society. According to court documents, the D.A.’s office says Murray’s shown zero remorse for “reckless and criminal conduct that directly caused Michael Jackson’s death.” In other words, the D.A. says Murray just doesn’t get it, a key point of their argument, as they say he could engage in the same conduct again if he’s set free. The D.A. also claims Murray is a flight risk who is terrified of jail and who no longer has strong ties to California now that his medical license has been revoked. As for Murray’s grounds for appealing the conviction, the D.A. claims they bogus – the judge’s decision to exclude Dr. Arnold Klein’s testimony in particular. Klein gave MJ Demerol shots in the months preceding his death, but the D.A. says no traces of the drug were found in MJ’s body at the time of his death. Thus, there’s no evidence to suggest Murray’s conviction was unfounded, at least in the eyes of the people who put him away … and probably everyone else.
