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Various news sources are reporting that entertainer Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, will be charged in connection with his death.1 Murray is expected to be charged with manslaughter.1 On August 24, 2009, a Los Angeles County coroner officially listed homicide as the cause of death for Jackson.2 Murray told detectives he had given Jackson a number of drugs to help him sleep.2 Jackson was reportedly given valium, lorazepam, midazolam, and propofol in the early morning hours before his death.2

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  • Jackson's mother, Katherine, is reportedly considering filing a wrongful death suit against Murray.1
  • Other doctors who helped Jackson to obtain prescription drugs may also be facing charges related to medical malpractice. Jackson reportedly was addicted to several prescription drugs.2
  • Murray posted a video on YouTube thanking friends and family while proclaiming his innocence.1


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  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 FOX News: Source: Michael Jackson's Doctor to Be Charged with Manslaughter (Aug. 19, 2009)
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 WKRG: Michael Jackson's Death Ruled a Homicide (Aug. 24, 2009)

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