Justice – does Michael Jackson still have to prove himself?

 

23th August 2010

• Conrad Murray’s Defence ask for the release of Michael Jackson’s body fluids, reports TMZ on 8/23/2010 9:50 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

They state that Conrad Murray’s Team wants to re-test the fluids to determine the accuracy level of the Propofol found in Michael Jackson’s body.

They further state that the Coroner has some fluids and was told to preserve  these samples.

[Source: http://www.tmz.com/2010/08/23/dr-conrad-murray-michael-jackson-fluid-samples-cause-of-death-propofol-coroner-attorneys/ ]

• A preliminary hearing for the doctor charged over Michael Jackson’s death will begin on 4^th January 2011.

The preliminary hearing on 4 January will allow both prosecutors and Murray’s defense team to lay out details of the case. A judge will rule at that time if there is sufficient evidence for a full-scale trial.

Jackson died on 25 June 2009  it has been reported that he died principally because of Propofol, an addictive anaesthetic, as well as sedatives, painkillers and other drugs.

[Sources:

Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2010/aug/23/michael-jackson-doctor-hearing-manslaughter

Sky News http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Michael-Jackson-Dr-Conrad-Murray-Finds-Out-When-He-Will-Face-Preliminary-Court-Hearing/Article/201008415703586?lpos=World_News_First_Home_Article_Teaser_Region_0&lid=ARTICLE_15703586_Michael_Jackson%3A_Dr_Conrad_Murray_Finds_Out_When_He_Will_Face_Preliminary_Court_Hearing ]