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Feb. 3 2010 - 11:33 am | 34 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments

Michael Jackson’s doctor turning himself in

By TURI MCNAMEE
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Image by abardwell via Flickr

Dr. Conrad Murray expects to surrender to Los Angeles authorities this week on charges relating to the death of Michael Jackson, his lawyer said Tuesday.

via Lawyer: Michael Jackson’s doctor to surrender – CNN.com.

I’m honestly a bit puzzled why this took so long.  Let’s bear in mind that this guy knowingly gave MJ a medication not approved for use as a sleep aide in a setting completely outside the standard of care, ultimately leading to the singer’s death, yet he’s still licensed and still practicing medicine.  But anyway.

There are rumors he will be charged with involuntary manslaughter, with a maximum sentence of four years. 

 
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