Murray füllt Berufungsantrag aus

[geli2709]

February 23, 2012 15:07



Conrad Murray: 'Financial stress killed Michael Jackson'

Doctor's lawyers say that singer's fiscal worries contributed to his death



Conrad Murray has claimed that financial stress was the cause of Michael Jackson's death.

Murray was sentenced to four years in jail in Novemer last year after being found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of the King of Pop, but TMZ reports that the doctor has filed new legal documents asking for his sentence to be overturned.

He claims that the judge should have allowed him to present evidence proving that Jackson was so concerned about his finances that he recklessly self-administered a fatal dose of the drug Propofol.

His lawyers say: "Mr. Jackson was in debt approximately $440 million and desperately needed to fulfill a contractual commitment at the O2 arena in London. He was on the verge of losing his entire estate to foreclosure. The pressure to fight through his insomnia, to rehearse and be the entertainer he was in his earlier years was overwhelming."

They go on to add:

His motivation and resulting desperation were relevant to show a likelihood or reason to act in a manner inconsistent with good judgment.

Last month (January 28), Murray asked to be released from jail after launching his appeal. He promised to live with the mother of his child, Nicole Alvarez, if released, and also said he would seek employment and wear an electronic bracelet so his movements can be monitored.

http://www.nme.com/news/michael-jackson/62219

[geli2709]

Auch hier:

Nach Murray's Anwalt gäbe es eine Chance für eine Berufung gegen die Verurteilung - weil MJ für seinen Tod selbst verantwortlich sei !?





Conrad Murray Wants His Freedom -- and Still Blames Michael Jackson for Death


By Tim Kenneally at TheWrap

Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:41pm EST


Michael Jackson's former personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray -- who was sentenced to four years in November for causing the pop singer's 2009 death -- wants to be sprung from jail while he works on his appeal.

An according to Murray's attorney, there's a chance that his conviction could be appealed -- because Jackson was responsible for his own demise.

In court papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, Murray's legal team argues that he should be freed because, contrary to the prosecution's assertions, he's not a flight risk and doesn't pose a danger to the community.

Also read: Michael Jackson's Family Drops Restitution Claim Against Conrad Murray

Also, according to the filing, Murray's appeal will raise a "substantial legal question" that could lead to the reversal of his conviction.

Read the court filing here.

While the filing mentions numerous issues that could be raised on appeal, the most interesting is a section titled "Financial Condition of Michael Jackson." In the section, Murray's attorney points out that Jackson "was in debt approximately $440 million and desperately needed to fulfill a contractual commitment at the O2 Arena in London."

Given the "overwhelming" pressure Jackson was under, the filing argues, Jackson's "motivation and resulting desperation were relevant to show a likelihood or reason to act in a manner inconsistent with good judgment."

Also read: Dr. Conrad Murray Sentenced to 4 Years for Michael Jackson's Death

During Murray's trial, his lawyers argued that Jackson self-administered the dose of propofol that killed him -- an argument that failed to gain traction with the jury and the public at large.

Murray's filing also complains that his defense team was unable to examine Dr. Arnold Klein, who was also treating Jackson, or Klein's staff.

Also read: Michael Jackson, Conrad Murray and the Stripper

The filing further claims that Murray was further put at a disadvantage because the jury was not sequestered, and news outlets were allowed to run footage from the trial and create negative perceptions, which Murray's team could not address due to a gag order.

"Dr. Murray was put in the worst possible position when the jury was not sequestered, cameras were allowed in the courtroom, and negative media impressions could not be answered," the filing reads.

Murray is currently serving his sentence for involuntary manslaughter in the Los Angeles County Jail. He had faced a four-year prison sentence, but a recent change in sentencing guidelines placed him in jail rather than prison.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/02/23/idUS381371619520120223

[Lena]

Murray`s Antrag auf Haftverschonung wurde soeben vom Gericht abgelehnt.
Richter Pastor sagt Murray ist weiterhin eine Gefahr für die Allgemeinheit. Es bestehe Fluchtgefahr, da er keine Bindung an LA hat. Pastor erschreckt es das er keine Reue zeigt und das er weiterhin glaubt Propfol außerhalb des Krankenhauses zu nutzen sei legtim. Dies zeige, dass er eine Gefahr für andere Leute ist, wenn er entlassen würde.

http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/24/conrad.../#.T0fEo8w3XC8

Dr. Conrad Murray denied Freedom during Manslaughter Appeal


Dr. Conrad Murray was just shot down by a judge, denying him bail while he appeals his manslaughter conviction in the death of Michael Jackson.

According to Judge Michael Pastor, Murray is still considered a flight risk because he does not have significant property or family ties here in Los Angeles.

Judge Pastor also believes Murray is a danger to society -- citing the NBC documentary, in which Murray fails to show any remorse for MJ's death.

Pastor said it scares him that Murray believes it is okay to use Propofol in a home setting -- and believes he could pose a danger to the safety of other people if he were released.

[geli2709]

**NEWS: 24.2.12:

Dr. Conrad Murray was just shot down by a judge, denying him bail while he appeals his manslaughter conviction in the death of Michael Jackson.
During today's hearing, Judge Michael Pastor claimed Murray is still considered a flight risk because he does not have significant property or family ties here in Los Angeles.

Judge Pastor also believes Murray is a danger to society citing the NBC documentary, in which Murray fails to show any remorse for MJ's death. Pastor said "it scares me" that Murray believes it's okay to use Propofol in a home setting -- and insists he could pose a danger to the safety of other people if he were released.

Murray had previously filed a motion asking for bail so he could spend time with his family while he awaits the outcome of his appeal.

Murray is hoping to overturn his manslaughter conviction on grounds he never had a chance to prove Michael killed himself due to stress among other reasons.
Murray's appellate attorney Valerie Wass says she believes Murray is a "scapegoat," who's being blamed for Michael's death because there's no one else to target.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/UK-loves-MJ/116222408446161

[geli2709]

Judge denies bid for bail by Jackson doctor

By LINDA DEUTSCH | Associated Press – 8 mins ago

http://news.yahoo.com/judge-denies-bid-bail-jackson-doctor-172519632.html

[Lena]

Ich verstehe die Verteidigung nicht. Diese Argumente "Nicht-Abschottung der Jury" sei ein Grund den Prozess wieder aufzurollen.Den Antrag hatten sie doch schon vor Prozessbeginn gestellt und die Entscheidung von Pastor wurde doch da schon von einem höheren Gericht bestätigt. Mit diesem ganzen Berufungskram hält man Murray nur noch ein bischen in den Schlagzeilen. Mehr ist das nicht.


Judge Denies Bid for Bail by Jackson's Doctor

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000...606056950.html

Associated Press
LOS ANGELES—A judge who presided over the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor refused Friday to release him on bail, saying he would be a danger to any community where he might try to practice medicine.

Conrad Murray's lawyer asked for his release pending appeal of his involuntary manslaughter conviction, but Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor said he saw little chance that Mr. Murray would prevail in getting his case overturned.

Judge Pastor made it clear that his view of Dr. Murray hadn't softened since he gave him the maximum four-year sentence in the superstar's death. He suggested Dr. Murray hurt his own chances for freedom in a documentary interview broadcast after the trial saying use of the powerful anesthetic propofol in the home was appropriate.

Mr. Jackson died in 2009 of an overdose of the drug that Dr. Murray administered in his bedroom as a treatment for insomnia. Expert witnesses testified they never heard of anyone administering the drug outside a hospital.

"I didn't tell Dr. Murray to give an interview for a documentary," the judge said. "When he did, I listened to it and saw it and I was concerned about his attitude toward the use of propofol in the home. ...What he believes scares me."
"Ich habe Dr. Murray nicht gesagt ein Interview in einer Dokumentation zu geben" sagte der Richter. "Als er es tat habe ich zughört und was ich sah war besorgniserregend bezügl. seiner Aussage Propofol zu Hause zu nutzen... Was er glaubt ängstigt mich."

Judge Pastor also believes Dr. Murray, who was born and raised in the Caribbean, would pose a flight risk if he leaves jail. He said the doctor could go to a foreign country that might allow him to practice medicine, and anyone encountering him as a patient would be in danger.
Richter Pastor sagte auch er glaube Dr. Murray der in Caribbean geboren wurde und aufwuchs habe ein Fluchtrisiko wenn er das Gefängnis verlässt. Er könne ins Ausland gehen und erhalte da evtl. die Erlaubnis zur Praxis von Medizin und jeder der ihm als Patient ausgesetzt wäre würde in Gefahr sein.

"He was raised in Trinidad and has seven children by five women in different parts of the country, which does not reflect well on his stability," Deputy District Attorney David Walgren argued during the hearing.
"Er wurde in Trinidad aufgezogen und hat 7 Kinder mit 5 Frauen in verschiedenen Teilen des Landes, was nicht auf eine Stabilität hinweist" sagte D. Walgren während der Anhörung."

Defense attorney J. Michael Flanagan petitioned for Dr. Murray to be released on bail, his own recognizance or under house arrest with an electronic ankle bracelet. He and appellate attorney Valerie Wass said Dr. Murray should be free during his appeal.
Verteidiger Flanagan stellte einen Antrag Dr. Murray aus der Haft zu entlassen oder unter Hausarrest mit elektr. Fessel zu stellen. Er und Berufungsanwalt Wass sagten Dr. Murray solle frei sein während seines Berufungsverfahrens.

The judge, however, said the defense hasn't shown there is any substantial legal question likely to result in reversal of the verdict."No trial is perfect," the judge said, but nothing cited by Mr. Flanagan rises to the level of legal error.
Der Richter sagte jedoch, die Verteidigung hat nicht nachgewiesen, dass es wesentliche rechtliche Fragen gibt, die eine Umkehrung des Urteils zur Folge haben. "Kein Prozess ist perfekt", sagte der Richter, aber nichts was Mr. Flanagan aufführt mündet in die Ebene rechtlicher Fehler.


Mr. Flanagan and Ms. Wass said the appeal issues would include Judge Pastor's refusal to sequester the jury and his decision to allow broadcast of the trial. Judge Pastor said he is confident those rulings and others were legally sound.

Herr Flanagan und Frau Wass sagten, der Berufungsantrag beinhalte die Verweigerung von Richter Pastor die Jury abzuschotten und seine Entscheidung den Prozess zu übertragen. Richter Pastor sagte, er sei zuversichtlich, dass diese Entscheidungen und andere rechtlich einwandfrei waren.

He also said he wouldn't reconsider the bail request in the future. "This is my last statement on this matter," he said.
Under current sentencing guidelines, Dr. Murray is likely to serve about half of his four-year term.
Er sagte auch er würde nicht eine Haftfreilassung in der Zukunkft in Betracht ziehen. "Das ist meine letzte Stellungnahme zum Thema" sagte er. Unter derzeitigen Richtlininien ist wahrscheinlich, dass Murray nur die Hälfte der 4 Jahre absitzen muss.

[p.anh]

Herr Pastor bleibt hartnäckig und das ist gut so. Ich bin froh dass er der Richter beim Prozess ist.

[Lena]

Murray`s Anwälte haben die Frist für die Eröffnung des Opening Briefes im Berufungsverfahren verpasst. Gericht sendete Ihnen eine Verwarnung zu, wenn sie ihn nicht einreichen wird die Berufung abgewiesen.

Murray`s Anwälte haben nun um eine Verlängerung der Frist gebeten. Gleicht ein wenig dem Verfahren von Melissa Johnson (HTW-Berufung)



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Conrad Murray Appeal: 01/17/2013 - Motion for relief from default filed (by Conrad Murray's appeal lawyer) pic.twitter.com/XBTNQy2l

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Conrad Murray Appeal: 01/14/2013 - Appellant notified re failure to timely file opening brief.

[Brigitte 58]

und ich dachte, die berufung sei bereits abgewiesen

[Lena]

und ich dachte, die berufung sei bereits abgewiesen

Abgewiesen wurde sein Anliegen vom Gefängnis in Hausarrest zu kommen.

[Lena]

In seinem Berufungsantrag argumentiert Murray, Michael habe unter Demorol-Entzug gelitten, daher seine Schlaflosigkeit und er habe nun beim besten Willen nicht vorhersehen können, dass Michael sich aus seiner Abhänigkeit heraus, dann selbst das Propofoll selbst gab.
Zudem gab Murray wohl CNN ein Telefon-IV indem er seine aktuelle Anwältin Waas gegenüber Ex-Anwalt Flanagan verteidigt, die im Gefängnis eine Auseinandersetzung hatten.
Die Staatsanwaltschaft wird auf den Antrag noch antworten bevor das Gericht darüber eine Entscheidung trifft.

Conrad Murray defends lawyer as appeal nearsBy Alan Duke, CNN

March 25, 2013 -- Updated 1006 GMT (1806 HKT)
2012: Conrad Murray invites MJ's mom to jail STORY HIGHLIGHTS
Murray calls from jail citing "injustice" done to appeal lawyer
Appeal lawyer Valerie Wass " took a personal hit for me," Murray tells CNN
Murray witnessed Wass and trial lawyer Michael Flanagan argue at the jail
Wass will file Murray's appeal on Monday
Los Angeles (CNN) -- Dr. Conrad Murray defended his appellate lawyer from "a slew of disparaging remarks" just days before she files the appeal of the doctor's involuntary manslaughter conviction in Michael Jackson's death.

http://edition.cnn.com/2013/03/24/showbiz/conrad-murray-appeal/index.html?sr=sharebar_twitter

[Jackie2010]

In seinem Berufungsantrag argumentiert Murray, Michael habe unter Demorol-Entzug gelitten, daher seine Schlaflosigkeit und er habe nun beim besten Willen nicht vorhersehen können, dass Michael sich aus seiner Abhänigkeit heraus, dann selbst das Propofoll selbst gab.

Das verstehe ich jetzt aber nicht: wie kann Murry das als Argument angeben, wenn es doch im Prozess eindeutig aus ärztlicher Sicht widerlegt wurde, dass sich Michael niemals selbst das Propofol hatte geben können???

[Carehim]

Er läßt sich immer wieder neue Dinge einfallen, um aus dem Gefängnis zu können...... Wäre ich Richter Pastor, würde ich ihn deswgen sogar komplett drinlassen, die gesamten 4 Jahre

[hope?]

Mir kommt jedes Mal die Galle hoch, wenn Murray behauptet, Michael hätte sich das Propofol selbst verabreicht. Da könnte ich zum Hulk werden, echt.

[juliajackson85]

Ich bin ja kein Arzt,aber ist es überhaupt möglich sich selber einen Venenzugang zu legen ,und kann man sich selber Narkosemittel spritzen??Ich glaube nicht.Der feine Herr Dr will sich doch nur seinen A......sch retten.Ich sage sowas eigentlich nicht,aber ich hasse diesen Mann.Er soll doch in der H...lle schmoren.Mehr sag ich lieber nicht,aber ich weiss Ihr habt die selben Gedanken und Gefühle was diesen Menschen angeht wie ich.