The sudden death of Michael Jackson, in the summer of 2009 left family, friends and fans of the singer with many questions. In the ongoing months following Jackson’s death, it was revealed that the cause was an acute Propofol intoxication in combination with other contributing sedatives. Jackson’s attorneys then concluded that the pop sensation’s former doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray was at fault.The doctor is now facing involuntary manslaughter charges for Jackson’s death. In an attempt to clear the doctor’s name, the defense will argue that the singer actually killed himself.”I do think it’s clear the defense is operating under the theory that the victim, Michael Jackson, killed himself,” said Deputy District Attorney David Walgren.Attorney for the defense, J. Michael Flanagan refused to comment on any possible strategies or theories that will be used by the defense. Flanagan did however tell Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor that there was possibly 150 milligrams of anesthetic Propofol present in Jackson’s system. Which is inconsistent with Murray claims that he only gave the singer 25 in addition to small amounts of sedatives to help Jackson sleep.Jan. 4 will begin a preliminary hearing, after which the judge will determine if the prosecution has sufficient evidence to hold Murray for trial.
There’s no denying that Michael Jackson was one of the world’s most iconic entertainers. His death on June 25, 2009 shocked millions of fans across the globe and left them wondering how such a talented life could be taken so soon. Now, 11 years later, Dr. Conrad Murray’s attorneys are making headlines with the claim that it wasn’t medical negligence or an accidental overdose as originally thought, but instead suicide – something that has sparked controversy among those closest to him. So what evidence is there to support this position? Let’s take a deeper look into the claims being made by Dr. Conrad Murray’s lawyers and examine why they believe Michael Jackson took his own life.
First off, it should be noted that these allegations come from defense attorneys hired by Dr. Conrad Murray who is currently serving time for involuntary manslaughter in connection with Michael Jackson’s death due to administering an overdose of Propofol (sedative) while treating him for insomnia prior to his passing. The basis of their argument lies within the fact that Michael had a penchant for self-medicating himself when he couldn’t sleep. In addition to this, many close friends have attested to noticing changes in his behavior leading up to his death which includes decreased social interaction and weight loss; both signs associated with depression/suicide ideation according to experts in mental health counseling.
Dr. Conard’s attorney also asserts that upon questioning members of the King of Pop’s inner circle about any possible suicide notes found after his death, none were ever discovered despite thorough searches conducted at multiple locations where Mr. Jackson was known to reside during this period of time; furthering their hypothesis that he did indeed commit suicide rather than dying as a result of another cause entirely. But do these pieces of evidence add up enough to convince us otherwise? This article will explore all sides of the debate surrounding whether or not Michael Jackson actually killed himself or if there is still more information yet to uncover regarding his untimely demise eleven years ago today – June 25th, 2020 ..
Background Of The Case
Dr. Conrad Murray’s attorneys have been tasked with defending the doctor in the wrongful death trial of Michael Jackson, the iconic King of Pop. This case has captured worldwide attention as many people attempt to understand exactly what happened that fateful day in June 2009 when Jackson died at his Los Angeles home. In order to determine who is responsible for Jackson’s passing and whether or not they should be held accountable, understanding the events leading up to it are key.
At the time of his death, Dr. Murray was treating Jackson with a powerful anesthetic called propofol for sleep deprivation issues he had been experiencing. It is now argued by Murray’s defense team that this medication may have caused Jackson to self-administer a fatal dose which ultimately led to his death from cardiac arrest due to acute propofol intoxication. They believe that any negligence on behalf of Dr. Murray in administering the drug does not amount to criminal responsibility since no one can prove beyond reasonable doubt that it was administered against Jackson’s will nor did it cause him harm intentionally sufficient enough for conviction under California State law.
The jury will decide if Dr. Murray contributed significantly enough to lead to Jackson’s untimely demise and whether or not he should be found guilty of involuntary manslaughter; however, there seems little question remaining as to how this tragic event occurred – regardless of who may have played a part in its execution – given the evidence presented by both sides during court proceedings.
Defense Strategy
Dr. Murray’s defense team has adopted a strategy of blaming Jackson himself for his own death, arguing that the King of Pop administered an overdose of propofol to himself against medical advice and with full knowledge of its potential consequences. They point out that the singer was known to be secretive about his use of drugs and had been self-administering medications since he began suffering from insomnia at age 11. Further evidence presented by the defense includes statements made by members of Jackson’s entourage claiming they heard him talking about wanting to take more medication than prescribed in order to sleep better.
The attorneys have also argued there is no evidence proving Dr. Murray deliberately gave Jackson excessive amounts or behaved negligently while treating him prior to his passing; rather, it appears as though any mistakes were due to oversight on behalf of both doctor and patient rather than intent or malice. It seems clear that this case will come down to whether or not Judge Pastor believes Jackson did indeed administer a lethal dose of propofol without Dr. Murray’s involvement – something which could exonerate him from criminal responsibility even if negligence is found on his part.
Ultimately, it remains uncertain whether or not Dr. Conrad Murray can be held accountable for Michael Jackson’s death given all the facts surrounding this case; however, what is certain is that the jury must decide who bears culpability in this tragic event regardless of how complex their decision may turn out to be.
Conclusion
In conclusion, I believe that Dr. Conrad Murray’s defense attorneys will make the case that Michael Jackson killed himself. The strategy is to prove that the singer was so desperate for sleep and pain relief that he administered a lethal dose of Propofol without any help from his doctor or anyone else in his home. They may also attempt to show that there were other factors leading up to his death such as depression and anxiety which could have contributed to his decision.
The defense team has their work cut out for them; they’ll need to present compelling evidence and testimony to convince a jury of this theory. It won’t be easy but if successful, it will go down in history as one of the most interesting courtroom battles ever fought over an individual’s death.
Regardless of how things turn out, it seems certain that this trial will serve as an important lesson about taking responsibility for our lives and actions – even when great success and celebrity are involved. We can only hope that justice is served in this highly publicized case involving two iconic figures: Dr. Conrad Murray and Michael Jackson.
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