Nearly seven months after Michael Jackson's death stunned the world, the official investigation of his death is edging toward conclusion with prosecutors prepared to seek an indictment of Jackson's doctor on a charge of involuntary manslaughter, The Associated Press has learned.
The fate of Dr. Conrad Murray has been the subject of speculation since he found Jackson unconscious in his ホーム in Los Angeles last June. Jackson was preparing for a strenuous コンサート comeback in London, and Murray, a cardiologist, had been hired as his personal physician for the tour.
A law enforcement 情報源 who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation remains open 発言しました Friday that Murray would be prosecuted on a theory of gross negligence alleging that his treatment of Jackson was an extreme departure from the standard of care normally followed によって physicians.
The coroner has ruled Jackson's death at age 50 was a homicide caused によって acute intoxication によって the powerful anesthetic propofol, with other sedatives a contributing factor.
Propofol depresses breathing and ハート, 心 rate while lowering blood pressure, so it's supposed to be administered によって an anesthesia professional in a medical setting.
The singer died after Murray administered propofol and two other sedatives to get the chronic insomniac to sleep, court documents state. Murray told police he left the room to use the bathroom, and phone records 表示する he also made calls for 47 分 around the time Jackson encountered problems.
When Murray realized Jackson was unresponsive, he began frantic efforts to revive him, but Jackson never regained consciousness.
The coroner found the propofol was administered to Jackson without any medical need and that recommended resuscitation equipment was missing.
As the police investigation neared an end, criminal attorney J. Michael Flanagan 発言しました Friday he had been hired to 登録する Houston attorney Edward Chernoff in representing Murray.
In addition, Chernoff released a statement saying he had not received notice that a grand jury was hearing the case または inviting Murray to testify.
Chernoff spokeswoman Miranda Sevcik 発言しました earlier that Murray neither prescribed nor administered anything that should have killed Jackson.
Flanagan previously worked in the media spotlight representing Britney Spears in a hit-and-run case. He 発言しました he tried a propofol case several years ago, representing a nurse who was acquitted after it was shown she played no role in administering propofol to a patient who died.
Flanagan 発言しました there was a difference between a nurse's role and "a very sophisticated doctor making a medical judgment."
To prove gross negligence, he said, prosecutors would have to 表示する a conscious indifference for life.
"This trial could end up being a trial of medical practice," he said. "The 質問 is what discretion does a doctor have to treat a patient, and if a doctor makes a mistake, is it a crime?"
Jackson family spokesman Jesse Derris 発言しました he had no immediate コメント from the family.
A final legal action could be weeks away, after the case is formally transferred to the district attorney's office によって the Los Angeles Police Department. If a grand jury indictment is sought, secret hearings would be held, and the panel would have the final decision on possible charges.
An involuntary manslaughter conviction carries a potential sentence of two to four years in prison.
The district attorney's office is waiting for Los Angeles police to turn over the case before presenting it to a grand jury, the 情報源 said.
However, a spokeswoman for the district attorney's office denied that any decisions have been made.
"We have been working closely with the Los Angeles police during the pendency of this investigation," spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons said. "There is no case before us at present, and no final decision has been made."
To prove a charge of involuntary manslaughter, authorities must 表示する there was a reckless action that created a risk of death または great bodily injury. If a doctor is aware of the risk, there might also be an issue of whether the patient knows that risk and decided to take it.
A large number of witnesses have been interviewed によって police, including those who were present during Jackson's last days and those who worked with him in preparation for his comeback concert, "This Is It."
Authorities have also lined up medical expert witnesses to testify about the normal standard of care in a situation such as Jackson's and to give opinions on why Murray's actions constituted gross negligence, the 情報源 said.
Murray's professional history is expected to be explored during a trial with an emphasis on whether he had the required expertise in administering propofol.
The timing of an indictment would be dictated によって two factors — how long it takes for the district attorney's office to conduct an internal review of the evidence and when the grand jury will be available to hear the case.
The person 発言しました it was thought that it would be もっと見る efficient to go to a grand jury than to charge Murray and proceed によって way of a preliminary hearing. A presentation to the grand jury where witnesses testify behind closed doors could take three to five days.
The fate of Dr. Conrad Murray has been the subject of speculation since he found Jackson unconscious in his ホーム in Los Angeles last June. Jackson was preparing for a strenuous コンサート comeback in London, and Murray, a cardiologist, had been hired as his personal physician for the tour.
A law enforcement 情報源 who spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation remains open 発言しました Friday that Murray would be prosecuted on a theory of gross negligence alleging that his treatment of Jackson was an extreme departure from the standard of care normally followed によって physicians.
The coroner has ruled Jackson's death at age 50 was a homicide caused によって acute intoxication によって the powerful anesthetic propofol, with other sedatives a contributing factor.
Propofol depresses breathing and ハート, 心 rate while lowering blood pressure, so it's supposed to be administered によって an anesthesia professional in a medical setting.
The singer died after Murray administered propofol and two other sedatives to get the chronic insomniac to sleep, court documents state. Murray told police he left the room to use the bathroom, and phone records 表示する he also made calls for 47 分 around the time Jackson encountered problems.
When Murray realized Jackson was unresponsive, he began frantic efforts to revive him, but Jackson never regained consciousness.
The coroner found the propofol was administered to Jackson without any medical need and that recommended resuscitation equipment was missing.
As the police investigation neared an end, criminal attorney J. Michael Flanagan 発言しました Friday he had been hired to 登録する Houston attorney Edward Chernoff in representing Murray.
In addition, Chernoff released a statement saying he had not received notice that a grand jury was hearing the case または inviting Murray to testify.
Chernoff spokeswoman Miranda Sevcik 発言しました earlier that Murray neither prescribed nor administered anything that should have killed Jackson.
Flanagan previously worked in the media spotlight representing Britney Spears in a hit-and-run case. He 発言しました he tried a propofol case several years ago, representing a nurse who was acquitted after it was shown she played no role in administering propofol to a patient who died.
Flanagan 発言しました there was a difference between a nurse's role and "a very sophisticated doctor making a medical judgment."
To prove gross negligence, he said, prosecutors would have to 表示する a conscious indifference for life.
"This trial could end up being a trial of medical practice," he said. "The 質問 is what discretion does a doctor have to treat a patient, and if a doctor makes a mistake, is it a crime?"
Jackson family spokesman Jesse Derris 発言しました he had no immediate コメント from the family.
A final legal action could be weeks away, after the case is formally transferred to the district attorney's office によって the Los Angeles Police Department. If a grand jury indictment is sought, secret hearings would be held, and the panel would have the final decision on possible charges.
An involuntary manslaughter conviction carries a potential sentence of two to four years in prison.
The district attorney's office is waiting for Los Angeles police to turn over the case before presenting it to a grand jury, the 情報源 said.
However, a spokeswoman for the district attorney's office denied that any decisions have been made.
"We have been working closely with the Los Angeles police during the pendency of this investigation," spokeswoman Sandi Gibbons said. "There is no case before us at present, and no final decision has been made."
To prove a charge of involuntary manslaughter, authorities must 表示する there was a reckless action that created a risk of death または great bodily injury. If a doctor is aware of the risk, there might also be an issue of whether the patient knows that risk and decided to take it.
A large number of witnesses have been interviewed によって police, including those who were present during Jackson's last days and those who worked with him in preparation for his comeback concert, "This Is It."
Authorities have also lined up medical expert witnesses to testify about the normal standard of care in a situation such as Jackson's and to give opinions on why Murray's actions constituted gross negligence, the 情報源 said.
Murray's professional history is expected to be explored during a trial with an emphasis on whether he had the required expertise in administering propofol.
The timing of an indictment would be dictated によって two factors — how long it takes for the district attorney's office to conduct an internal review of the evidence and when the grand jury will be available to hear the case.
The person 発言しました it was thought that it would be もっと見る efficient to go to a grand jury than to charge Murray and proceed によって way of a preliminary hearing. A presentation to the grand jury where witnesses testify behind closed doors could take three to five days.
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Too much of that, fuse blown
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2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Just enough to make your juices flow
Press play, don't stop, rotate, too hot
あなた feel I'm real
I'm everything あなた need, so tell me what's the deal
Chorus
2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what あなた say don't overload
2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what あなた say don't overload
3D, high speed, feedback, Dolby
Release two または three, when I reach I can go 'till I hit my peak
Compact steelo, chico, D-Lo, highpost lady
Shorty really wanna be there for me
Chorus
2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
Be careful what あなた say don't overload
2000 Watts, 8 ohms, 200 volts, real strong
Too much of that, fuse blown
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Dangerous got off to a great start-it debuted at number one and quickly outpaced the sales of Bad.
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right now
over me
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'cause he's so hard to see
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right now
over me
He come groovin' up slowly
He's got Joo Joo eyeball
He one holy roller
He got hair down to his knees
Got to be a joker he just do what he please
He wear no shoeshine
He's got toe ジャム football
He's got monkey finger
He shoot Coca-Cola
He say "I know you, あなた know me"
One thing I can tell あなた is あなた got to be free
Come together
right now
over me
He bag production
He's got walrus gum-boot
He's got Ono sideboard
He one spinal クラッカー
He got feet down through his knees
Hold あなた in his アームチェア, 肘掛け椅子
あなた can feel his disease
Come together
right now
over me
He roller coaster
He's got early warning
He's got muddy water
He one Mojo filter
He say "One and one and one is three"
Got to be good looking
'cause he's so hard to see
Come together
right now
over me