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D.A. To Cross-Examine Expert Who Says Michael Jackson Injected Himself


Posted on Oct 30, 2011 @ 08:00PM - 2 comments

By Radar Staff

The anesthesiologist who testified Michael Jackson likely injected himself with the fatal dose of propofol will be cross-examined in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray Monday, and RadarOnline.com will be live streaming the hearing starting at 8:45 am PT/11:45 am ET.

Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney David Walgren and his team took the weekend to prepare to grill Dr. Paul White, who testified last week that the late King of Pop probably gave himself a 25-milligram dose of propofol between 11:30 a.m. and noon on June 25, 2009, the day he died.

White on Friday said that the amount of drugs found in Jackson's stomach, blood and urine indicated the Thriller singer quickly injected himself with propofol and swallowed a large dose of lorazepam while Murray was out of the room.

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Conrad Murray Trial Recap: Prosecution Rests, Defense Begins


Posted on Oct 24, 2011 @ 05:20PM - 2 comments

By Radar Staff

The prosecution rested its case Monday in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray.

The final witness called by prosecutors was anaesthesiologist Dr. Steven Shafer who told the jury Murray’s account of what happened on the night of the pop legend’s death from acute Propofol intoxication on June 25, 2009, was not supported by scientific evidence.

Taking his fifth day on the stand, Dr. Shafer was questioned by a defence attorney about his earlier testimony regarding how much of the anaesthetic Propofol Murray could have given Jackson and how it was administered.

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Dr. Conrad Murray's Defense Team Implodes!


Posted on Oct 24, 2011 @ 03:30AM - Add a comment

By Jen Heger
Radar Legal Editor

As Dr. Conrad Murray's defense is about to present its case in the Michael Jackson death trial, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that the embattled cardiologist's lawyers are fighting with each other!

As Dr. Conrad Murray's defense is about to present its case in the Michael Jackson death trial, RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that the embattled cardiologist's lawyers are fighting with each other!

Ed Chernoff, Dr. Murray's lead attorney, is from Houston, Texas, and had been staying with another member of the defense team, Michael Flanagan, to save his client money.  But he moved out from Flanagan's posh digs in San Marino, a week and a half ago.

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"Ed didn't like the way Michael was handling the prosecution witnesses. Ed felt that Michael was too abrasive and caustic with his questioning, and that Michael allowed witnesses to clarify points that only helped the prosecution's case. Things were getting very tense, and he's moved into a hotel in Santa Monica," a source close to Dr. Murray tells RadarOnline.com exclusively.

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Dr. Conrad Murray Trial: Prosecution To Finish With Final Witness Thursday


Posted on Oct 20, 2011 @ 02:30AM - Add a comment

By Radar Staff

The prosecution's final witness, propofol expert Dr. Steve Schafer, is expected to wrap up his damning testimony Thursday in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, and RadarOnline.com will be live streaming the hearing starting at 8:45 am PDT/11:45 am ET.

The prosecution's final witness, propofol expert Dr. Steve Schafer, is expected to wrap up his damning testimony Thursday in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, and RadarOnline.com will be live streaming the hearing starting at 8:45 am PDT/11:45 am ET.

Schafer, who teaches anesthesiology at Columbia University, testified to 17 “unconscionable” ways Murray’s treatment of Jackson could have contributed to his death.

Schafer said the treatment Murray provided for Jackson in his final days was "egregious" and "inexcusable," noting the Houston-based doctor behaved more like Jackson's employee than attending physician.

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Trial Of Dr. Conrad Murray Delayed After Medical Expert's Father Dies


Posted on Oct 17, 2011 @ 02:00AM - Add a comment

By Radar Staff

UPDATE: The judge in the Murray trial has announced testimony will resume Wednesday.

The trial of Dr. Conrad Murray in the death of Michael Jackson will be delayed Monday, as a witness for the prosecution, anesthesiology expert Dr. Steven Shafer, will not be able to testify because of the death of his father.

"Resumption of the trial will be announced when further information is available," the court said in a statement Sunday.

UPDATE: The judge in the Murray trial has announced testimony will resume Wednesday.

The trial of Dr. Conrad Murray in the death of Michael Jackson will be delayed Monday, as a witness for the prosecution, anesthesiology expert Dr. Steven Shafer, will not be able to testify because of the death of his father.

"Resumption of the trial will be announced when further information is available," the court said in a statement Sunday.

Shafer, who briefly testified before Thursday’s session was concluded, was slated to testify Monday that Murray's use of propofol was negligent in his care of the late King of Pop, using scientific explanations to support his idea.

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