Conrad Murray
November 30, 2011
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Murray was convicted of the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson, but because it wasn’t outright murder and he’s not a huge threat to society (just don’t ask him to be your doctor), he could probably do his time ‘a la Lindsay Lohan, and by that I mean, house arrest.
A source told RadarOnline that his lawyers are actually glad he didn’t get community service, because that could possibly put Murray’s life in danger as he is hated by every Michael Jackson fan ever.
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But apparently, there are at least ten other celebrities Nick is glad he isn't spending Thanksgiving with. The TV host posted a blog on his website titled: "10 Celebs You Do Not Want to Invite to Thanksgiving Dinner."
Topping off the list is Lindsay Lohan. Cannon posts a photo of Lindsay falling down on the ground. He advises that "unless your family celebrates Thanksgiving in a nightclub with its own doorman to toss her out when she gets out of hand...might be better to just let her celebrate this holiday elsewhere."
November 15, 2011
According to TMZ, Murray's baby mama, Nicole Alvarez, his bodyguard, Jeff, and his lawyers have all been to the jail to visited him. And Murray has told them all that he wants to die, as the verdict came as a shock to him. Murray is currently in the medical ward at L.A. County Jail, and has been there for more than a week. He is currently awaiting his sentencing, which is scheduled for later this month.
Hollyscoop spoke to one of Murray's defense lawyers, Nareg Gourjian, who told us "the documentary humanizes Dr. Murray and it'll be a side that no one has ever seen before."
"He was devastated," Gourjian tells Hollyscoop. "I mean, he loved Mr. Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a close friend of his, and to be blamed for his death is just horrifying for Dr. Murray."
Gourjian says that the defense team had quite the task with the jury.
November 9, 2011
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It only took jurors two days to reach a unanimous descision about Murray. There was apparently no conflict between the seven men and five women on the panel and they all came to their decision well before they ended the eight hours of deliberations. The juror says there was just an "overwhelming body of evidence."
The juror tells TMZ they are "glad it's over" and is glad to return to "normal life."
Another juror, Debbie Franklin, was recently interviewed on Good Morning America.
November 7, 2011
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The public has an intense fascination with celebrity trials. Publicists and the media can manipulate most celebrity events, whether it's a new romance, a paternity suit or a divorce. And most of the time, we're not 100% sure if what we know is real or not. But when we see those stars in court, on trial, there's no denying the reality of what they're dealing with. The facts are there, the law is involved, and we see those celebs humanized. They go from characters on the covers of magazines to real citizens at the mercy of the judicial system. So we're rounding up the top five celebrity trials of the century.
5. The Jennifer Hudson Family Murders: When Jennifer Hudson won an Academy Award, she was on top of the world. Unfortunately, that came crashing down in 2008, when the bodies of her mother and brother were found murdered in the family's Chicago home. Darnell Donerson and Jason Hudson were both shot to death. Three days after they were found, the body of Hudson's 7 year-old nephew was found in a SUV on the West Side. William Balfour, Jennifer's brother-in-law, became the prime suspect on December 2008. He plead not guilty. A month later, he was charged with first-degree murder and home invasion.
November 7, 2011
The judge put Murray in the hands of the Sherriff, having him handcuffed and put in jail without bond. Dr. Murray's final sentencing will be held later on this month.
And of course, people did what they always do when big news hits: Tweet about it. Here's what the celebs have to say about Conrad Murray's guilty verdict:
La Toya Jackson: "VICTORY!!!!!!"
And before the verdict was read:
November 7, 2011
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He is expected to receive a max of four years in state prison, some of that might even be spent under house arrest.
This trial has lasted weeks and has been an incredibly tough time for the rest of the Jackson’s family. They can finally breathe a sigh of relief. At the announcement of the guilty verdict, Jackson’s family gasped and cried from the second row of the courtroom.
The family left the courthouse without holding a press conference but did stop for statements to some news outlets.
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November 7, 2011
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Having been staying with his family in Santa Monica, Dr. Murray arrived to the courthouse to hear the verdict. The court clerk read and published the verdict, saying, "We the jury…find the defendant, Conrad Murray guilty. Alleged victim…Michael Joseph Jackson."
Upon reading the verdict, cheers were heard outside of the court. Dr. Murray remained emotionless throughout the verdict.
Michael Jackson's parents, along with La Toya, Jermaine and Randy, we all present at the Downtown L.A. County Courthouse to hear the verdict. The Jackson family traveled from Calabasas, California and were anxious to hear the decision.
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November 7, 2011
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On Monday morning, the jury notified the court that they have reached a verdict in the Dr. Conrad Murray manslaughter trial. The verdict will be read in a matter of minutes.
Dr. Murray had been staying with his family in Santa Monica and arrived to the courthouse to hear the verdict.
Michael Jackson's parents, along with La Toya, Jermaine and Randy, hurried to the L.A. County Courthouse after they were notified that the jury had reached a verdict. The Jackson family traveled from Calabasses and are anxious to hear the decision.
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