Wednesday, January 13, 2010

Did Dr. Conrad Murray Act Alone ???

A leaked and verified copy of Michael Jackson's death certicate confirms what has been reported since August: that the iconic singer's June 25 passing was due to "acute propofol intoxication" and "intravenous injection by another." In other words : homicide.
Making someone accountable for the death has dominated the headlines, with an AP report claiming Friday that prosecutors are close to indicting Dr. Conrad Murray who, according to court documents, administered the propofol. It's widely believed Murray would be brought up on charges of involuntary manslaughter. But a spokeman for the L.A. district attorney's office told EW it was a "bogus report" and that they "don't have the case" to bring charges against Murray "yet." Further , Murray's spokewoman said they have not been informed of any grand jury proceeding.
It's no longer a question of "if" Murray will be charged, rather when, said Ian Halperin, author of "Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson, tells Popeater. A source inside the LAPD tells him the investigation is being conducted thoroughly and that charges will indeed emerge before long. Halperin believes the DA has no choice but to go after Murray.
Dr.Murray has to be charged for propofol because it's illegal for that drug to be used in a residential setting, halperin said , adding, "it would be highly unacceptable if no one is held accountable." The tense wait for action in the case was a calculated move by the authorities, he says. "I think the LAPD made a wise move by letting the hoopla die down."
So far, the Jackson family has not commented on the AP report of pending charges against Murray, but Halperin believes the family "will not accept a senario without charges being filed.
According to court documents, Jackson died after Murray gave him propofol and two (2) other sedatives to help get the singer to sleep. Murray left the room and spent 47 minutes making phone calls. When he returned, Jackson was unresponive and Murray began attempts to revive him.
The coroner found the propofol was administered to Jackson without any medical need and that recommended resuscitation equipment was missing. A spokeman for Edward Chernoff, Murray's attorney, has denied that his client prescribed or administered anything that could have killed Jackson. to prove gross negligence, they said, proscutors would have to show a conscious indifference to life. This trial could end up being a trial of medical practice, the spokeman said.
The question is what discretion does a doctor have to treat a patient, and if a doctor makes a mistake, is it a crime??? A lot of questions will be answered in the near future. Stay tuned: The saga continues.

1 comment:

  1. Anonymous11:20:00 AM

    It depends on why and how a doctor makes a mistake.
    The actions of Dr.Murray wasn't a mistake,it was negligence and that should be reason for a charge of mal-practice and removal of his license for life.
    Gert

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