Dr. Conrad Murray’s mother is hoping her last cry for help will ease the sentencing of her son, who faces a four year jail term for the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson. Milta Rush sent a letter to Judge Michael Pastor, begging for mercy.
In a letter obtained by TMZ, Ms. Rush says her son “has never been in trouble with the law before and I am barely standing, scared and worried sick about him being incarcerated.” She added, “He is saddened and remorseful about the death of his friend Michael Jackson and I do believe he is certainly learning the toughest lesson of his life.”
She later adds: “Judge Pastor, Conrad, is my son and as a mother I must say I know him inside out. He is sorry for what happened to Michael and had no intent towards him. I humbly beg for your heart felt consideration of everything I have said about Conrad, and ask for your compassion and leniency in giving him probation or community service.”
Additionally, Ms. Rush expressed her condolences to the King of Pop’s mother Katherine, insisting she “feels her pain” and that she is “sorry for her lost.”
“I feel her pain for having lost her son,” she said. “I sense she was very close to her son. I really wanted to approach her personally and tell her I am sorry for the loss of her son but I was unsure if she would be receptive, and I did not want to take the chance of violating the courts rules. I am sorry for her loss.”
Conrad Murray will be sentenced today (November 29) after being found guilty three weeks ago.
The mother of Michael Jackson’s doctor is pleading for leniency from the judge prior to her son’s sentencing. Dr. Conrad Murray has been convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of the late King Of Pop, and his sentence will be handed down on Tuesday November 29th. This case has generated a lot of public interest and anticipation as fans around the world wait to see how this tragedy will end.
Conrad Murray was Michael Jackson’s personal physician at the time he passed away in 2009 due to an overdose of Propofol, a powerful sedative which should only ever be administered by medical professionals in hospital settings. The prosecution argued that Dr. Murray had acted negligently when administering this drug outside of a proper healthcare setting, leading up to Jackson’s demise. After much deliberation, jurors found him guilty beyond reasonable doubt and now it remains to be seen what justice awaits him with respect to his sentencing hearing.
Ahead of this highly anticipated day, Carlgene Murray has addressed the court directly asking them not to give her son too harsh a punishment so that he can return home soon and resume his life as normal after having served his time behind bars – something she believes will benefit both herself and society alike if it comes into fruition.
Background Information
The death of Michael Jackson in 2009 caused a great amount of shock and grief among his millions of fans. It also led to an investigation into the actions of Conrad Murray, the doctor who had been treating him for insomnia with propofol. In 2011, Murray was arrested and charged with involuntary manslaughter in relation to Jackson’s death.
Murray’s mother, Milta Rush, pleaded to the judge prior to sentencing her son for his role in Jackson’s death. She asked that her son be shown mercy and leniency due to his dedication as a medical professional throughout his life. She also pointed out that it was not until recently that he had made any mistakes at all.
Rush argued that although she could not condone what had happened or make excuses for it, Murray still deserved some consideration given how much good he had done over the years – both professionally and personally – before this incident occurred. Ultimately, however, it was up to the court to decide how severe Murray’s sentence should be.
Court Proceedings
The court proceedings were intense, as the judge heard both sides of the case and considered all available evidence. Murray’s lawyers argued that he had acted with integrity and full knowledge of what he was doing, while prosecutors contended that his actions showed negligence on his part. In addition to Rush’s plea for leniency, a number of other witnesses – including family members and medical professionals – testified in support of Murray.
Murray himself spoke before the court, expressing sorrow for Jackson’s death and accepting responsibility for his role in it. He also pointed out that he had been helping countless people through medicine prior to this incident. Ultimately, though, the judge ultimately ruled against him and sentenced him to four years in prison.
In spite of her best efforts, Rush wasn’t able to convince the court to show mercy towards her son. While she may have disagreed with the sentence handed down by the judge, she respected their decision nonetheless.
Conclusion
The judge has heard the plea from the mother of Michael Jackson’s doctor and must now decide whether or not to give a lighter sentence. The court proceedings have been emotionally charged, with both sides presenting their arguments in favor or against leniency.
It is clear that this situation has weighed heavily on the doctor’s family, as his mother pleaded for mercy before sentencing. She spoke of how her son had helped people throughout his life and urged the judge to show him compassion. Her words were heartfelt and showed her immense love for her son.
Ultimately it will be up to the judge to make a determination about what course of action should be taken in regards to Dr. Conrad Murray’s sentence. Whatever decision is made, it will surely impact everyone involved in this case greatly – including the doctor’s mother who made such an impassioned plea.
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