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Wiedergabe der Zeugenbefragungen von @bouee MJJC
Mr Causey
met CM in las Vegas
Met CM 11 years ago in Las vegas, had a heart attack. University medical center couldn't stop the heart attack, so they called CM
CM talked to him for a few minutes about the procedure, made sure he understood, asked him to sign papers. Then took thim to the procedure room to do an angiograph.
Had high blood pressure, but didn't expect to have a heart attack, was 57.
Procedure : was not sedated, CM let him do that, did the procedure , told him he had found the problem.
CM always explains everything
Received 1 stent.
Had follow up visits, first one was 3 weeks after the first procedure
keeps in constant contact with Dr Murray, because of his medical condition, and became friends with CM.
Had other doctors in the past, but did not become friends with them. Became friends because of the way CM cares for his patients, loves his patients , the way he made him feel.
CM would not abandon a patient, does not rush patients, once was in his office for 4 and a half hours;
CM would take the time it takes to explain, in laymans words, calls the family to make sure they understand.
CM is not greedy, «*didn't charge my deductable*» (what's a deductable ?) , accepted his employees without knowing if they were insured.
Were you aware that CM was taking a job with MJ? CM told him that he would be back, had made arrangements, gave him his phone numbers.
Walgren
Came to LA on Monday night, stayed in a hotel last night.
Has given 2 media interviews
In 2009, can't remeber if he saw CM professionnally. Is sure about 2008, not sure about 2009
CM informed him he woas leaving his practice , coud have been in april, is not sure
CM is his best friend
Was treated for heart condition, had nothing to do with sleep disorder, nothing to do with drug dependency.
Was in a hospital, explained what was going to happen, and the hospital got him to sign papers.
Could see the monitors in the room
there were 3 additional people, so 4 people in the room , doing the rocedure, with monitors.
Had aditional stents , all the same way, in a hopsital, with personnel.
Chernoff :
was not paid for the media interview, did them to help his friend.
Helped because of his love, his compassion, and doesn't think he did what he's accused of.
Walgren :
Assuming CM had acted with gross negligence , he would still be here to support his friend
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Andrew Guest
met Murray in 2002, was 39, through his primary physician. His physician called CM on his cell phone, while he was out of country. Had pain chest, arm chest, headache
CM ran some tests, did not do a treadmill test, CM wouldn't do it because it was dangerous, could have died, so did it in the hospital.
Had stents put.
Allergic to iodine, CM gave him medication for the allergery; Was awake during the procedure , a little sedated.
CM stopped during the procedure to check on him.
Solved the chest pain.
Had other stents, in another hospital, because the first hospital didn't have the right equipment, Cm wouldn't do it there
Dr Murray is the best doctor, explains everything , makes sure you're OK, called him at home during the week end.
Walgren
knows Mr Causey, did another intervies on CNN, with Denis Hix and Ruby Mosley
treatment was for a heart condition, had a team to help him
there was the necessary medical equipment
CM never gave him propofol in his bedroom
Every patient deserves that level of care ( witness wants to add something, Walgren doesn't let him)
Chernoff :
CM provides great care in his office too (that's what Mr Guest wanted to add)
CNN dind't pay him, believes CM needs support, apreciate his kindness, he's alive thanks to CM
Walgren
nothing would change his mind about CM
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Lunette Sampson
Had 3 heart attacks in Las Vegas, november 2008, feb 2009, april 2009 , has congestive heart failure.
Had been treated by CM before the heart attack, had a heart attack in 95. CM treated her with medication, performed many procedures.
In 2008, CM was out of town when she had a heart attack. After the heart attack , another doctor told her she was OK, but CM didn't think so, wanted to do another test, she wouldn't do it, had a second heart attack.
CM is a very caring and thorough doctor, he looked at a problem she had in the legs, he saw that was where the problem came from.
CM doesn't rush through things. «*When we come we know wer'e gonna be there a while*».
CM is not greedy, he's taking care of people pro bono, pays for medication when patients can't pay
Walgren
lawyer Miranda Subik contacted her.
Miranda works at Media Masters, media masters is in her e mail adress.
CM never mentionned MJ, said he was taking a one year sabbatical, and was going to London, referred her to another doctor.
Was distressed because doesn't trust other doctors because of what happened to her
CM treated her for heart condtion
CM received a discipline letter from Sunrise Hosipital : December 24th had been called at 11am, called again at 11 05, CM called back at 12 pm , CM asked the staff at the hopsital to call another doctor, CM got to the hospital at 1 56, 3 hours after, there was serious risk of blood clotting for the patient. She was not aware of this letter.
CM was able to know what the other doctor did, because other doctor kept records.
Chernoff :
was not aware of the letter, cause it was hospital procedures, a DR is supposed to call in within 1 hour and 20 mn
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Dennis Hix
Chernoff :
Met Chernoff last night, drove to LA last night.
Bought a home, next door to CMs children in Las Vegas, met CM, took his number, has heart problems, so Cm became his doctor
Met CM in 1999, 2000
Previous doctor said his problem could not be fixed. Called CM. CM fixed his problem.
Went to a hospital , CM did a procedure, put 6 stents, and later on 6 other stents It Was in 2000 or 2001
CM is the best doctor
CM did some work for free.
His brother needed to go to the ER , but couln' afford it, CM worked for free. For his brother
Walgren
Saw CM after 2000, CM is his doctor
in 2009, recived a letter
CM didn't say what he was going to do, never mentionned MJ, learned about MJ on TV
CM's care was about the heart, monitored him, doesn't know if he kept records.
Last stent was about 2003, 2004, or 2005
Still treated him for other things, but not for sleep disorder, or drug dependency
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Ruby Mosley
lives in Houston
lives in acres home community, which is a 75% senior citizen area, most of them home owners, 3 colleges, 3 school districts. Has lived there since 1949. She's the secretary of Acres home citizen's council. It's an organisation of 15 city clubs, and associations, has been the seccretary for over 30 years.
Acres home, is senior citizen, low income area. There is consistent medical care in Acres home. Knows CM and his father. Met CM in 2003,when CMs father passed. Met him at CMs father's funeral. In 2006, CM opened a clinic in Acres home.
CM is not greedy. If he had been greedy, he would not have come to Acres home, 75% of he people have low income, he made less than in Las Vegas. He did it because he made a comittment to continue medical care after his father passed. CMs father had a clinic in Acres Home
She was treated by CM, she got stents, CM treated her husband also. Her husband is 82 years old, he is better.
Walgren
Saw CM at the clinic, doesn't know what he did in his personal life (Walgren mentions Sade Anding, CMs social life)
Described CM as an encyclopedia, she corrects, she said he was very knowledgeable
CM can recite details as it relates to medical care, medical plans
Chernoff :
CM is very knowledgeable, pro active, took time with his patients;
CM would come every 2 weeks to Acres home, he had lots of patients , she was there, knows most of the patients.
CM took his time with her, explained things to her, to the extreme. Appointement could go on for an hour, he saw all the patients, no matter how long it took
She misses CM.
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Conrad Murray-Trial - Day 18-October 26, 2011:
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Murrays ehemaligen Patienten sagen aus:
Er ist der beste Doc ever!
Patient 1 – Gerry Causey
Die Verteidigung versucht zu punkten.. Dr Conrad Murray ist ein großartiger Arzt mit makelloser Reputation .. und um das zu unterstreichen riefen sie mehrere ehemalige Patienten von CM in den Zeugenstand, jeder mit begeisterten Bewertung.
Zuerst – ein Herzinfarktpatient mit Namen Gerry Causey, der der Jury sagte das Murray sein Leben rettete. Causey sagte Murray ist der beste Arzt den er jemals hatte.
Interessanterweise sagte Causey der Jury das er nicht sediert werden wollte während der OP weil er zu ängstlich gewesen sei und so habe Murray ihn nicth in Narkose versetzt.
Er sagte ebenso das Murray große Sorgfalt darin zeigte alles zu erklären was er tat.
Die Anklage legte Wert darauf zu erklären das Murrays Behandlungen in einer kontrollierten Umgebung mit einer großen Zahl an Personal stattfanden.
Patient 2 -- Andrew Guest
Andrews Guest sagte das Dr. Conrad Murray 2 verschiedene Prozeduren an seinem Herzen 2002 durchgeführt habe. Er sagte der Jury „Der Mann der dort sitzt ist der beste Arzt den ich jemals gesehen habe“.
Während des Kreuzverhörs fragte Chefankläger David Walgren A. Guest „Ich möchte nicth unhöflich sein [?] (I don't mean to be flip..) .. aber er gab ihnen niemals Propofol in ihrem Schlafzimmer, oder?“
Guest schlug zurück „ Ich bin am leben heute wegen dieses Mannes!“
Patient 3 -- Lunette Sampson
Lunette Sampson, die 2008 und 2009 3 Herzinfarkte hatte sagte der Jury das Murray ihr Leben gerettet habe indem er eine von einem anderen Arzt verpfuschte OP korrigierte.
Während des Kreuzverhörs fragte Walgren Sampson ob Murray in der Lage war den Fehler zu korrigieren indem er ihre Krankenakten las... unterstellend das Murray diese Sorgfalt niemals zeigte bei den Ärzten die MJ behandelten.
Patient 4 -- Dennis Hix
Dennis Hix sagte aus das Murray über 13 Stents ( Gefäßstützen?) in seinem Herz platzierte – umsonst!
Hix sagte das Murray auch seinen Bruder am Herzen kostenfrei operiert habe.. er sagte der Jury „Ich bin 66, ich bin zu einer Menge Ärzte gegangen, EINE MENGE Ärzte und ich habe niemals einen erlebt der sich so sorgte wie er (CM) es tat“
Patient 5 -- Ruby Mosley
Roby Mosley erzählte der Jury das Dr. C. Murray könnte gar nicht habgierig sein denn er habe eine Klinik in einer der ärmsten Gegenden Houstons zu ehren seines Vaters eröffnet.
Murray hielt seine Tränen zurück als Mosley beschrieb wie er (CM) selbstlos Patienten behandelte die sich offensichtlich diese nicht leisten könnten.
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Character witnesses speak on Murray's behalf
By Alan Duke, CNN
Los Angeles (CNN) -- Tears flowed from Dr. Conrad Murray's eyes Wednesday as he listened to an elderly patient tell jurors that Murray had opened a clinic in the Acres Homes community of Houston in honor of his father, who had practiced there.
After 17 days of hearing about how pop star Michael Jackson died under Murray's care, jurors began hearing Wednesday from people who say the doctor saved lives.
Ruby Mosley was one of five character witnesses called by Murray's defense lawyers Wednesday morning as his involuntary manslaughter trial nears an end.
"If this man had been greedy, he never would have come to an area, a community of Acres Homes, 75% of them poor, on welfare and Social Security," Mosley said.
Murray continued to dab tears from his eyes even after Mosley left the stand.
"He's the best doctor I've ever been to," said Gerry Causey, a 68-year-old former patient of the man accused of causing Jackson's death."And I just don't think he did what he's being accused of," Causey added, under cross-examination by the prosecution.
Much of the prosecution's case has been spent trying to demonstrate that Murray gave reckless and incompetent medical treatment as Jackson's personal doctor in the last months of his life.
Causey met Murray 11 years ago when he was rushed to a Las Vegas hospital with a heart attack, but they became friends since then, he testified.
"It's because of Dr. Murray, the way he cares for you, the way he makes you feel," Causey said.
Prosecutors contend that Murray abandoned his patients in Las Vegas and Houston for the $150,000 a month Jackson had promised him.
"There's no way, he's not greedy," Causey said. "He doesn't charge me my deductable, never has."
Las Vegas heart patient Andrew Guest, who followed Causey on the witness stand Wednesday, said Murray "makes sure you're ok during the procedure."
"That man sitting there is the best doctor I've ever seen," Guest testified.
Murray treated Dennis Hix by putting 14 stints into arteries around his heart 11 years ago, Hix testified.
"I'm 66, I've gone to a lot of doctors, a lot of doctors and I've never had one that gave me the care that he did," Hix said.
Murray never charged Hix beyond what his insurance would pay, he said. "I had a type of insurance that don't hardly pay for nothing," he said. "So he did it for me free."
Two medical experts for the defense, including anesthesiologist Dr. Paul White, are expected to follow Thursday and possibly Friday. This would set the stage for closing arguments and jury deliberations early next week, although it's possible that could come Friday.
Patient: Murray very 'proactive' Murray was in 'severe distress' Murray was in 'severe distress' Jackson wanted to do '10 more shows than Prince' Jackson's nurse cries on stand
Jackson's sisters Janet and La Toya, as well as his brother Randy, were in court for Wednesday's testimony.
The promoter of Jackson's ill-fated "This Is It" tour testified Tuesday that Jackson's fear that producers would "pull the plug" on the shows if the singer missed more rehearsals was unfounded.
"No one on our end was ever contemplating pulling the plug," said Randy Phillips, the head of AEG Live.
Murray's lawyers contend Jackson self-administered the overdose of drugs that killed him in a "desperate desire to get to sleep," because he feared without rest he would miss his next rehearsal and trigger the cancellation of his comeback concerts.
If the tour was canceled, Jackson would have to pay for all of the production and rehearsal costs, Phillips said, although the judge would not let him tell jurors how much that might have been. Defense lawyer Ed Chernoff estimated the cost to be about $40 million, leaving him "a very, very poor man," but it was not while the jury was present.
Concert director Kenny Ortega sent Phillips an e-mail five days before Jackson's death, referring to Jackson's fear the company would cancel the tour. The e-mail triggered a meeting with Jackson and Murray to address Ortega's concerns about Jackson's "lack of focus" and missed rehearsals, with the debut of his London shows just three weeks away.
He and Ortega were satisfied when Jackson told them "You build the house and I will put on the door and paint it," suggesting he would be ready, Phillips testified.
Also at the meeting, Phillips told Murray that he wanted to make sure Murray knew about Jackson's visits to another doctor, dermatologist Dr. Arnold Klein. "Because he's his principal physician, I thought he should know," he said.
Phillips said he was concerned because Jackson "seemed a little distracted and not focused" in a meeting after a visit to Klein's Beverly Hills clinic.
The defense contends Jackson became addicted to the painkiller Demerol in his frequent visits to Klein in the three months before his death. His withdrawal from the Demerol, which Murray was unaware of, would explain why Jackson could not sleep the day he died, the defense contends.
Earlier Tuesday, a nurse who tried to treat Jackson's insomnia with natural remedies testified that Jackson told her that doctors assured him using the surgical anesthetic propofol at home to induce sleep was safe as long as he was monitored.
Jackson died two months after that conversation with nurse Cherilyn Lee, from what the coroner ruled was an overdose of propofol, combined with sedatives.
Prosecutors contend Murray's use of propofol to treat Jackson's insomnia in his home was reckless, in part because he did not have proper equipment to monitor his patient and he abandoned him to make phone calls.
Lee's testimony was briefly delayed as she was overcome with emotion. "I'm feeling really, really dizzy," Lee said. "This is just very sensitive to me."
Lee used IV drips loaded with vitamins, "sophisticated" vitamin smoothies and bedtime teas to treat Jackson's insomnia, but Jackson became frustrated when her natural remedies failed to make him sleep, she said.
"He said 'I'm telling you the only thing that's going to help me sleep right away is the Diprivan and can you find someone to help me to sleep?'" Lee said. Diprivan is a brand name for propofol.
After some quick research, the nurse warned Jackson that it was dangerous to use propofol at home, Lee testified.
Jackson was not deterred, she said, even after she asked him "but what if you don't wake up?"
Deputy District Attorney David Walgren asked her, "And he responded, 'I will be OK, I only need someone to monitor me with the equipment while I sleep'?"
"Yes, that's exactly what he said," Lee said.
Murray had already agreed to serve as Jackson's private physician and had ordered his first supplies of propofol for Jackson more than a week before Jackson asked Lee for help getting the drug.Kommentar
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QuelleMurray Trial Day 18 October 26, 2011
Gerry Causey Testimony
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Causey met CM 11 years ago in Las Vegas when he had a heart attack. He was 57 years old and had high blood pressure but didn’t expect to have a heart attack. CM talked to him for a few minutes about the procedure, made sure he understood and made him sign papers. He didn’t want to be sedated for the procedure.
Causey says that he received one stent and kept seeing CM for controls after the procedure and they became friends. Causey says that CM explains everything in simple terms and doesn’t rush the patients. Once Causey spent 4 and half hours in CM’s office.
Causey says CM isn’t greedy because he didn’t charge his deductible. CM told him he would be back and gave him his phone number.
Walgren cross
Causey had given 2 media interviews about CM.
CM had informed him he was leaving his practice around April.
After Walgren’s questioning Causey says he was treated for a heart condition and not for a sleep disorder or drug dependency.
Walgren asks where the procedure happened. Causey says it was in a hospital, he signed papers, and there were monitor and 3 additional people in the room.
Causey got put additional stents all again in a hospital with additional personnel present.
Chernoff redirect
Causey says he was not paid for media interview and gave them to help his friend CM. Causey says he helped CM because of love, compassion and he doesn’t think he did what he’s accused of.
Walgren recross
Walgren asks even if CM acted with gross negligence would he still be here to support CM. Causey says yes.
Andrew Guest Testimony
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Guest met CM in 2002. He was 39 years old and had pain in his chest, arm and had a headache. CM put stents to him and solved his chest pain.
Guest says that CM is the best doctor and explains everything and makes sure that you are okay.
Walgren cross
Causey did media interviews as well.
Walgren asks what kind of treatments he got. It was for a heart condition and CM had a team to help him and necessary medical equipment was available.
Walgren asks if CM gave him Propofol in his bedroom. Guest says no.
Walgren asks if every patient deserves the level of care he had. Guest says yes and wants to add something but Walgren doesn’t let him.
Chernoff redirect
Guest wanted to add CM provides great care in his office too. Guest also says that he wasn’t paid by the media and he talked to the media because he believes CM needs support.
Walgren recross
Guest says that nothing would change his mind about CM.
Lunette Sampson Testimony
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Sampson had 3 heart attacks. In 2008 she had a heart attack while CM was out of town. Another doctor told her that she’s okay. CM didn’t agree with the doctor and wanted her to have a test done. She didn’t have the test and had another heart attack.
Sampson says that CM is very caring and takes his time with the patients (he doesn’t rush).
Sampson says CM is not greedy and he takes care of people pro bono and pays for medication when patients can’t pay.
Walgren cross
Walgren asks who asked her to testify. Sampson was contacted by CM’s PR people.
CM never mentioned he was going to work for MJ. He just said that he was going to London for a year and referred her to another doctor. Sampson says she was distresses because she doesn’t trust other doctor because of what happened to her.
Walgren mentions a discipline letter CM got from Sunrise Hospital. On December 24th CM was called at 11:00AM and at 11:05AM. CM called the hospital back around 12:00PM and asked the staff to call another doctor. CM got to the hospital at 01:56PM. This was 3 hours after he was first called and there was a serious risk of blood clotting for the patient. Sampson was not aware of this letter.
Walgren asks what kind of treatment Sampson received. She says heart condition. Walgren asks if CM knew what the other doctor did to her is because the other doctor kept records.
Chernoff redirect
Due to hospital procedures doctors are supposed to call in within 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Dennis Hix Testimony
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Hix lives at a house next door to CM’s children in Las Vegas and met CM around 1999. He had heart problem. His previous doctor told that it can’t be fixed but CM fixed his problem. CM put 6 stents in a hospital.
Hix says CM is the best doctor and helped his brother for free when he didn’t have the money to go to ER.
Walgren cross
Hix received a letter from CM in 2009. CM didn’t say what he was going to do and never mentioned MJ.
Walgren asks what Hix was treated for. It was for heart condition and several other things but it was not for sleep disorder or drug dependency. Hix says he doesn’t know if CM kept records for his medical treatment.
Ruby Mosley Testimony
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Mosley lives in Houston in Acres home community. Acres home is a senior citizen low income area. Mosley says she knew CM’s father. In 2006 CM opened a clinic in honor of his father.
Mosley says CM is not greedy and if he was greedy he wouldn’t open a clinic in a low income area. Mosley says CM didn’t do much money in Houston and opened the clinic because CM’s father had a clinic there and CM made a commitment to continue the medical care after his father.
Mosley says she and her husband is treated by CM. CM put her stents.
Walgren cross
Walgrens asks if Mosley met Sade Anding. Mosley says she saw CM at the clinic and does not know what he did in his personal life.
Mosley says CM is very knowledgeable and can recite details as it related to medical care plans.
Chernoff redirect
Mosley says that CM took his time with the patients and explained everything to her. Appointments could go on for an hour. Mosley says he saw patients no matter how long it took.
Mosley says she misses CM.
Court ends early due to scheduling issues
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October 26, 2011
Dr. Murray fights tears as former patients testify
Posted: 01:58 PM ET
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We haven't seen a lot of emotion from Dr. Conrad Murray for much of his involuntary manslaughter trial. For the most part, he's sat at the defense table with a stoic look on his face. But today he really turned on the waterworks as the defense paraded several of of his former patients on the stand. They all sang his praises.
Gerry Causey testified that he received excellent healthcare from Dr. Murray. During cross examination, prosecutor David Walgren asked Causey if he would still testify for his "best friend" if he thought Dr. Murray acted in gross negligence and killed Michael Jackson. Causey said that he would still be sitting in the witness box supporting Dr. Murray even if he thought Dr. Murray's negligence had killed the pop star.
Andrew Guest said he was still alive because of Dr. Murray's care. He said nothing would change his mind about the man.
Lunette Sampson testified that Dr. Murray cleared blockages in her heart and she has never had a more caring doctor.
Dennis Hix testified that Dr. Murray placed around 12 stints in his heart and he was the best doctor he has ever had.
The fifth and final patient to testify was Ruby Mosley who is also Dr. Murray's friend. Dr. Murray really had to fight back tears as Mosley testified that Dr. Murray wasn't a greedy person because he opened up a clinic in a low income area of Houston in honor of his father.
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Zeugen der Verteidigung Tag 18:
Gerry Causey, Patient CM
Andrew Guest, Patient CM
Lunette Sampson, Patientin CM
Dennis Hix, Patient CM
Ruby Mosley, Patientin CM
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Aphrodite Jones Reports: Nurse's Testimony Total Disaster for Conrad Murray's Defense
Yesterday was a total disaster for the Conrad Murray defense. All I can say is: Nurse Cherilyn Lee seemed to help the prosecution more than anyone thus far. In hindsight, the defense should have thought twice about calling a seemingly hostile witness who they were unable to interview prior to her testimony.
The nurse practitioner, who earned a Ph.D. in nutrition schooled via online studies, was so shaken up by the thought that propofol killed her former patient Michael Jackson, she actually appeared faint and was granted a "rest period" by the judge so she could compose herself in order to testify. When Cherilyn Lee finally appeared an hour later to take the witness stand, she substantiated her belief in holistic medicine and explained how she tried to help MJ with his sleep problems by making special smoothie drinks and giving Michael non-toxic supplements in April of 2009. Of course, the defense was rolling the dice with this witness. They called Ms. Lee in an effort to establish that MJ had prior experience with propofol, that MJ was insistent about propofol being the only substance that could "knock him out" so he could actually get a good night's sleep. And yes, nurse Lee did confirm that MJ requested the drug propofol on more than one occasion in 2009, proving that the singer was familiar with the drug and implying that Conrad Murray was the one of a string of medical professionals who had been hit up by Michael for the anesthetic ... Still, on cross examination, Ms. Lee's tearful affect seemed to impact the jury more than the defense could ever have foreseen.
The most damning testimony from Ms. Lee came when she told jurors that she warned Michael about the dangers of using propofol outside of a hospital setting and told the court that MJ insisted: "Doctors have told me that it's safe ... I just need to be monitored." Had Dr. Conrad Murray properly monitored Michael? Did he put his life in the wrong hands? That's what Nurse Cherilyn Lee seemed to be implying. Sometimes, body language is more powerful than words. This nurse was heavy-hearted, tearful and faint. Clearly she blames Murray for playing Russian roulette with MJ's life.
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Witnesses detail Jackson doc's care, thoroughness
APBy ANTHONY McCARTNEY - AP Entertainment Writer | AP – 1 hr 49 mins ago
http://news.yahoo.co...-171936357.html
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death cried Wednesday while hearing five witnesses tell jurors he was thorough and caring and not motivated by money.
Dr. Conrad Murray's eyes filled with tears as one of the witnesses, Ruby Mosley, recalled the physician founding a clinic in a poor community in Houston in honor of his father.
Mosley said Murray never would have founded the clinic if he had been greedy, as prosecutors have previously suggested.
"When you went to the doctor, in his office, you did not see a sign when you walked in that (said), 'Pay at the time that services rendered,'" Mosley said. "You did not see a sign that said present ID or your insurance card ... You saw the doctor first."
Murray continued to wipe his eyes for several moments after Mosley left the witness stand. She was the last of five character witnesses that Murray's attorneys called during the doctor's involuntary manslaughter trial. He has pleaded not guilty.
The trial recessed for the day after Mosley's testimony and was expected to resume Thursday with Murray's final witnesses — a pair of medical experts.
Authorities contend Murray gave Jackson a fatal dose of the anesthetic propofol in the singer's bedroom on June 25, 2009. Defense attorneys claim the singer gave himself the fatal dose.
Gerry Causey, of Cedar City, Utah, said Murray treated him for a heart attack 11 years ago, and the cardiologist remains his best friend.
Causey said he was not put to sleep at his request while Murray implanted a stent after fully explaining the procedure to him.
"I know his love, his compassion, his feelings for his patients," Causey said. "He's the best doctor I've ever been to."
Murray, 58, last treated Causey in 2008. Causey said the doctor didn't charge him his deductible for office visits.
"I just don't think he did what he's been accused of," Causey said.
Another witness, Dennis Hix of Banning, Calif., said Murray performed a stent procedure for him for free.
Murray agreed to become Jackson's personal physician for $150,000 a month but was never paid because the singer died before the contract was signed.
Prosecutors have contended that Murray was heavily in debt and initially sought $5 million to treat Jackson as he prepared for a series of lucrative comeback concerts.
Another character witness, Andrew Guest, echoed Causey's comments about Murray's skill and care.
"He makes sure you're OK, during the procedure, after the procedure," said Guest, a locksmith at a casino in Las Vegas. "I'm alive today because of that man."
The flurry of witnesses came as defense attorneys wind down their case, which could conclude Thursday. They previously told a judge that after the character witnesses, they will call the two experts to counter prosecution experts who said Murray acted recklessly by giving Jackson propofol as a sleep aid.
The lawyers already called a doctor and nurse practitioner who treated Jackson but refused his requests to help him obtain either an intravenous sleep aid or propofol.
Murray's attorneys contend Jackson was desperate for sleep so he could rehearse for his comeback shows and gave himself the fatal dose of propofol when his doctor left the room.
They attempted to argue that Jackson would have been indebted to concert promoter AEG Live for nearly $40 million if his shows were canceled, but a judge blocked any mention of the figure to the jury.
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AP Special Correspondent Linda Deutsch contributed to this report.Zuletzt geändert von Lena; 27.10.2011, 12:48.Kommentar
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'I am alive today because of that man': Dr Conrad Murray weeps at Jackson trial after patients rush to his defence
***MJ~sein Leben und Sterben ~Wer wird verurteilt?heute um 11:31
'I am alive today because of that man': Dr Conrad Murray weeps at Jackson trial after patients rush to his defence
By David Gardner
Last updated at 8:40 AM on 27th October 2011
Conrad Murray, the doctor charged with causing Michael Jackson's death, broke down in tears today as a procession of patients painted him as a caring physician who helped save lives and offered his services for free to the poor.
The doctor has shown little emotion during the three weeks of damning testimony in which prosecutors blasted him as inept and greedy.
But he broke down as jurors at Los Angeles Superior Court finally heard about a different side of the doctor accused of mishandling the singer's care.
Shedding tears: Dr Conrad Murray lost his composure at the LA trial for the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson after jurors heard from the defence's character witnesses
Two character witnesses were scolded by Judge Michael Pastor for going over to shake Murray's hand after giving evidence.
Andrew Guest, 48, from Las Vegas, told jurors: 'I believe that Dr Murray is not getting a fair shake. I believe he needs support. I am alive today because of that man.'
The 58-year-old cardiologist wiped away tears after an elderly patient Ruby Mosley told how Murray founded a clinic in Houston, Texas in memory of his father.
Mrs Mosley said: 'If this man was greedy, he never would have come to an area where 75 per cent of the people are poor, on welfare and social security and where he was making less than where he was in Vegas.'
Defended: Dr Murray's patients moved him to tears by saying he was the 'best doctor' and often treated the poor without charge
Dr Murray, who also had a thriving clinic in Las Vegas, was following in the footsteps of his late father, who had a clinic in the same Acres Homes suburb of Houston.
The doctor struggled to contain his emotions as 82-year-old Mrs Mosley said he never turned away a patient even if they didn't have insurance or couldn't afford treatment.
Famous patient: Dr Conrad Murray is accused of causing Michael Jackson's death
She was the last of five patients called yesterday in defence of Dr Murray, who has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
Prosecutors have claimed that the doctor gave Jackson a deadly dose of the powerful anaesthetic Propofol on June 25, 2009.
Gerry Causey, who was treated by Dr Murray after having a heart attack, called the defendant his 'best friend'.
He had driven from his home in Utah to attend the Los Angeles trial. Mr Causey said: 'He is the best doctor I have ever seen. He's not greedy. He doesn't even charge me any deductibles. He never has.'
After making his statement in the witness box, Mr Causey went over and shook Murray's hand and kissed him on the head.
Dennis Hix, from Banning, California, said Dr Murray carried out life-saving operations to insert 13 stents in his clogged arteries even though he had insurance that barely covered the cost.
Mr Hix said: 'When I went and told him I didn't have the sort of insurance to pay for hardly anything, he did it for me for free.
He added that the physician had carried out a similar procedure free of charge for his brother.
Patient approval: Ruby Mosley is handed her statement supporting Dr Murray by Deputy District Attorney David Walgren
Life-saver: Lunette Sampson (left) and Andrew Guest sang the praises of Dr Murray during his trial for the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson
Lunette Sampson, from San Diego, who has suffered three heart attacks, said Murray discovered what was wrong after other doctors misdiagnosed her.
'I have never had a doctor who is more caring,' she added.
All of the witnesses said Murray never appeared to be motivated by money. Prosecutors have claimed that Murray initially claimed a $5 million fee to be Jackson's personal doctor before settling for $150,000-a-month.
The defence is set to call two medical experts as final witnesses tomorrow. It is expected that the jury will make their decision early next week.
The trial continues.
Beyond the call of duty: Dennis Hix (left) and Gerry Causey both testified to the glowing reputation of Conrad Murray and his excellent patient careKommentar
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question Re : criminally negligent manslaughter could the sentens be second degree murder?!!!!!!
Regarding the Criminally Negligent manslaughter, is this something that could happen??? That he is convicted with second degree murder, Can someone please read below, this from Wiki also below United states Law etc.
Involuntary manslaughter
Involuntary manslaughter is the unlawful killing of a human being without malice aforethought. It is distinguished from voluntary manslaughter by the absence of intention. It is normally divided into two categories; constructive manslaughter and criminally negligent manslaughter.
[edit] Constructive manslaughter
Constructive manslaughter is also referred to as ‘unlawful act’ manslaughter. It is based on the doctrine of constructive malice, whereby the malicious intent inherent in the commission of a crime is considered to apply to the consequences of that crime. It occurs when someone kills, without intent, in the course of committing an unlawful act. The malice involved in the crime is transferred to the killing, resulting in a charge of manslaughter.
For example, a person who runs a red light in their vehicle and hits someone crossing the street could be found to intend or be reckless as to assault or criminal damage (see DPP v Newbury[12]). There is no intent to kill, and a resulting death would not be considered murder, but would be considered involuntary manslaughter. The accused's responsibility for causing death is constructed from the fault in committing what might have been a minor criminal act.
[edit] United States law
In the United States, misdemeanor manslaughter is a lesser version of felony murder, and covers a person who causes the death of another while committing a misdemeanor – that is, a violation of law which doesn't rise to the level of a felony. This may automatically lead to a conviction for the homicide, if the misdemeanor involved a law designed to protect human life. Many violations of safety laws are infractions, which means a person can be convicted regardless of Mens rea.
[edit] English law
Main article: Manslaughter in English law#Unlawful act manslaughter
Constructive manslaughter in English Law is committing an unlawful dangerous act which causes death. The associated doctrine of constructive murder, under which killing in the course of committing a felony led to a charge of murder, was abolished by the Homicide Act 1957.
There are three requirements for constructive manslaughter:
The defendant must do an unlawful act. This must be a criminal, not civil, offence[13] and must involve mens rea of intention or recklessness. Crimes involving negligence or omission will not suffice.[14]
The act must be dangerous. Whether the act is dangerous is objectively judged from the point of view of a sober and reasonable person present at the scene who witnessed the act.[15] The defendant need not be aware the act is dangerous[16] and the act need not be directed at the victim.[17]
The act must cause the death of the victim.
[edit] Criminally negligent manslaughter
Criminally negligent manslaughter is variously referred to as criminally negligent homicide in the United States, gross negligence manslaughter in England and Wales. In Scotland and some Commonwealth of Nations jurisdictions the offence of culpable homicide might apply.
It occurs where death results from serious negligence, or, in some jurisdictions, serious recklessness. A high degree of negligence is required to warrant criminal liability. A related concept is that of willful blindness, which is where a defendant intentionally puts himself in a position where he will be unaware of facts which would render him liable.
Criminally negligent manslaughter occurs where there is an omission to act when there is a duty to do so, or a failure to perform a duty owed, which leads to a death. The existence of the duty is essential because the law does not impose criminal liability for a failure to act unless a specific duty is owed to the victim. It is most common in the case of professionals who are grossly negligent in the course of their employment. An example is where a doctor fails to notice a patient's oxygen supply has disconnected and the patient dies (R v Adomako).
[edit] United States law
In jurisdictions such as Pennsylvania, if a person is so reckless as to "manifest extreme indifference to human life", the defendant may be guilty of aggravated assault as well as of involuntary manslaughter.[18]
In many jurisdictions such as California, malice may be found if gross negligence amounts to willful or depraved indifference to human life. In such a case, the wrongdoer may be guilty of second degree murder.[citation
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26.10.2011: 18. Prozesstag – Zeugen der Verteidigung
Die Befragung von Michael Henson von Pacific Toxicology Labs betreffend den Gehalt an Lorazepam in Michael Jacksons Urin und Magen gestern war so unbedeutend bzw. wurde von der Staatsanwaltschaft durch die frühere Aussage von Dr. Shafter relativiert, so dass die meisten Medien (inkl. CNN) heute nicht einmal darüber berichteten. Also lassen wir es auch dabei.
Der heutige Tag stand im Zeichen diverser Leumundszeugen für Conrad Murray. Fünf Patienten von Conrad Murray sagten aus, wie gewissenhaft, professionell, kompetent und fürsorglich Conrad Murray sei und sich immer viel Zeit nimmt für jeden einzelnen Patienten. Jeder der Zeugen sagte, dass er “der beste Arzt ist, den ich kenne”. Viele der Zeugen unterstrichen auch, dass Conrad Murray alles andere als geldgierig sei und sie oder Bekannte und Verwandte von ihnen gratis behandelt hatte, als diese akute Herzprobleme, aber (fast) kein Geld hatten. Der heutige Vormittag war eine sehr emotionale Angelegenheit für Conrad Murray, der sich immer wieder Tränen abwischen musste, weil er sichtlich mitgenommen und berührt war, wie seine Patienten ihn beschrieben, nachdem in den bisherigen Wochen der Fokus immer wieder auf Murrays unprofessioneller und skrupelloser Behandlung von Michael Jackson lag.
In seinen Kreuzverhören streichte Staatsanwalt Walgren vor allem heraus, dass jeder dieser Zeugen von Conrad Murray in seiner Funktion als Kardiologe (Herzspezialist) behandelt wurde und nie für Schlafprobleme oder Medikamentenabhängigkeit. Zudem wurden alle Patienten im Krankhaus mit professionellem Hilfspersonal und unter angemessenen Überwachungsgeräten behandelt. Walgren war es wichtig zu betonen, dass Conrad Murray seinen Patienten im Frühling 2009 mitteilte, dass er ein Jahr Pause machen und nach London gehen werde. Obwohl die Patienten betonten, dass sie Conrad Murray sehr nahe standen (zwei Zeugen bezeichneten ihn nicht nur als Arzt, sondern auch als Freund) erfuhren sie erst später und eher zufällig aus den Medien, dass Conrad Murrays “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” die Betreuung von Michael Jackson war. Walgren stellte zwei Patienten am Ende die folgende Frage: “Es gibt kein Beweismittel, das ihre Meinung ändern würde, richtig? Nehmen sie mal an, dass Conrad Murray grobfahrlässig gehandelt und Michael Jacksons Tod verursacht hätte. Würden sie Conrad Murray immer noch verteidigen?” “Ja,” so die beiden Zeugen. Und als ein Zeuge betonte, dass Conrad Murray ihn stets in einem professionellen Rahmen (ausgebildetes Personal, Krankenhaus-Setting, professionelle Überwachungsinstrumente) behandelt hatte, nahm dies Walgren im Kreuzverhör auf und fragte: “Jeder Patient verdient dieses Level an Pflege, richtig?” “Ja,” so der Zeuge.
Richter Pastor vertagte nach den fünf Zeugen den Prozess bis morgen, 17:45 Uhr Schweizer Zeit (8:45 Uhr Ortszeit).
Quellen: jackson.ch, ontheredcarpet.com, tmz.com (ab Live Stream)
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18. Prozeßtag - Mi. 26.10.2011
11. Zeuge der Verteidigung: Andrew Guest - Patient
Direktverhoer durch Chernoff
Guest hat Murray im Jahr 2002 kennengelernt. Er war 39 Jahre alt und hatte Schmerzen in seiner Brust, im Arm und hatte Kopfschmerzen. Murray setzte Stents ein und hat seine Brustschmerzen damit geloest.
Guest sagt, dass Murray der beste Arzt ist und einem alles erklaert und sicherstellt, dass
man okay ist.
Kreuzverhoer durch Walgren
Causey hat auch Medien-Interviews gegeben.
Walgren fragt, was fuer eine Behandlung er bekommen hat. Es war fuer eine Herzkrankheit und Murray hatte ein Team, das ihm half und notwendiges medizinisches Equipment war vorhanden.
Walgren fragt, ob Murray ihm Propofol in seinem Schlafzimmer gegeben hat. Guest sagt "nein".
Walgren fragt, ob jeder Patient die Fuersorge verdient, die er bekommen hat. Guest sagt "ja" und will etwas anfuegen, aber Walgren laesst ihn nicht.
Nochmaliges Direktverhoer durch Chernoff
Guest wollte anfuegen, dass Murray grossartige Behandlung in seiner Ordination anbietet. Guest sagt auch, dass er nicht von den Medien bezahlt wurde und er sprach mit den Medien, weil er glaubt, dass Murray Unterstuetzung braucht.
Nochmaliges Kreuzverhoer durch Walgren
Guest sagt, dass nichts seine Meinung ueber Murray aendern koennte.
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