Dr. Conrad Murray pleads not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of the King of Pop.
In a Los Angeles courtroom on Jan. 9, 2010, Dr. Conrad Murray pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter in the death of pop star Michael Jackson. His bail was set at $75,000 and the judge restricted the doctor’s medical practice, saying, “I don’t want you sedating people.”
Many Jackson family members were present at the proceedings, including matriarch Katherine Jackson. Of the charges being brought, the family told cameras outside the courthouse, “it’s not enough.” (more…)
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