Michael Jackson’s Doctor Charged: Involuntary Manslaughter

February 9th, 2010

michael-jackson-ebonyMichael Jackson’s personal physician, Conrad Murray, was officially charged with involuntary manslaughter on Monday (February 8), for providing the singer with a powerful anesthetic that contributed to his death.

michael-jackson-ebonyAutopsy results revealed that Jackson died of “acute propofol intoxication,” combined with other sedatives.

Propofol is an anesthetic normally used in surgery. Dr. Murray, 56, a cardiologist with offices in Houston and Las Vegas, allegedly administered the drug to Jackson as a sleep aid.

He has admitted to giving Jackson the drug shortly before the singer was found unconscious on June 25 in a rented mansion.

Dr. Murray arrived in Los Angeles last week trailed by paparazzi. He claims that nothing he gave Jackson should have caused his death.

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