Biography on michael jackson death trial

Defense council Flanagan asked "Would 25 mg propofol pushed over minutes make the patient sleep? Flanagan: "How long would they sleep for? Jackson had 2. Jackson's stomach level of lorazepam was 0. It was hypothesized that Jackson must have ingested lorazepam fairly close to the time of death for it not to have been absorbed and distributed yet.

Flanagan: "A 2 mg pill of lorazepam gets you to 0. On redirect, Walgren asked whether it would still be a homicide if Jackson had self-administered the propofol or lorazepam because of the negligence by Murray, and Rogers said, "Correct. Alon Steinberg, a cardiologist for 13 years and board-certified in cardiovascular diseases, Cardiac CT and Nuclear Cardiology, testified that he was not an expert in anaesthesia or pharmacology and that Murray was not board-certified in June Of the three degrees of breaching the standard of care no deviation, mild deviation, extreme deviation , this case was the first time Steinberg has seen extreme deviations from the standard of care.

Steinberg testified that propofol is only used in cases of needing deep sedation when the patient will go through a significantly painful procedure and there are risks that the patient could stop breathing; that is why it is used with constant monitoring and emergency equipment on hand. He testified that he only uses propofol when performing cardioversions and that he is required to have an anaesthetist present.

For instances of mild and moderate sedation, Steinberg stated that he would use benzodiazepines and would never prescribe propofol for insomnia. He received Murray's case and was asked to review his acts and omissions against the standard of care. The review was based on Murray's own words from his police interview previously heard by the court.

His findings: "Six separate and distinct extreme deviations from the standard of care. Question: "Dr. Murray's deviations in the standard of care contributed to Jackson's untimely death? There would have been no opportunity for self-administration in a proper setting. During cross-examination, Steinberg testified that if the patient had a blood pressure caused by there being a pulse and a pulse of , he was savable.

If a patient is not breathing but has a pulse, the course of action is to clear the airways and give breaths. Next to the stand was Dr. Nader Kamanger, board-certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care, and sleep medicine. He employs propofol daily for sedation when placing an endotracheal tube. It is the classic induction agent for deep sedation during painful procedures.

It is the most common drug for maintaining sedation on patients on mechanical breathing apparatus. Doctors have to call an anaesthesiologist to administer it, someone who can maintain the airway, and someone who can reverse the effects of the drugs. Kamanger also pointed out Murray's extreme deviation of the standard of care, consistent with Steinberg's testimony.

Next to the stand was Steven Shafer , a professor of anesthesiology at Columbia University since and adjunct professor of anesthesiology at Stanford University since He is an expert on pharmacokinetics rate of onset of drug action, duration of action, and elimination of drug action, in sum and pharmacometrics with 20 years of experience working with the Food and Drug Administration FDA.

His field of interest involves mathematically modeling how a dose of drug translates to concentrations in the body and its effects on a patient. He has published 19 papers about the pharmacokinetics of propofol. Pharmacokinetics involves the study of the dilution of drug in a patient's blood stream. Shafer is the current editor in chief for the Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia and on the editing board of many other journals.

Shafer showed a video of the use of propofol during a procedure. He testified about his review of the Murray case. He found seventeen "separate and distinct egregious violations" of the standard of care, of which four were unconscionable, based on Murray's police interview:. Question: "Each one of these seventeen egregious violations is individually likely or expected to result in injury or death to Michael Jackson?

Shafer showed simulations of propofol and lorazepam on his computer models. He also testified that Jackson repeatedly self-administrating the drugs would not have caused the femoral blood levels found at autopsy. After the patient stops breathing, the heart would still be beating so the IV would continue. This scenario would result in the blood levels at autopsy.

According to Shafer: "That's what I think happened, based on all the evidence. Shafer demonstrated the set-up of an IV infusion of propofol. The IV line for propofol would need an air vent to allow air into the bottle and an infusion pump to control the dose. Without a pump, it is very hard to control the dose. He testified that he had never seen anything like the cut bag set-up and had never seen anyone do it.

Chernoff cross-examined Shafer on his CV and about his relationship with the defense's expert Dr. Paul White. She is the manager of the system of the BHPD. It was heard that the call on June 25 at lasted 46 seconds and was made from a cell phone. He has been in this role for eleven years. It was heard that Mr. Supall went to the Jackson residence on the day to check the surveillance tapes.

He said he didn't locate where the cameras were or how many of them there were. The defense then played two surveillance videos involving Jackson and Murray's arrivals at the residence. He joined the investigation of the Jackson death on the Monday after June 25, In his initial statement he didn't mention putting away vials or a vial or bottle in an IV bag.

He stated that Alvarez didn't mention putting away vials for Dr. Murray or seeing a vial or bottle inside an IV bag. Walgren had a meeting with Alvarez and Myres in his office in April Martinez brought from the case's evidence a saline bag, a propofol bottle and a pulse oximeter to the meeting. Alvarez didn't recognize the propofol bottle shown to him.

Alvarez was asked to draw the saline bag he saw after he described something at the bottom of the bag which looked to be a port or some kind of apparatus. The next witness was Dr. Allan Metzger, a physician, general internalist and rheumatologist since , based in Los Angeles since Metzger began treating Michael Jackson in the s for various things, but became closer to Jackson through the birth of his children and ultimately became a friend.

Metzger was Jackson's primary physician in Los Angeles. He received a call from Jackson on June 12, , concerning sleep issues, skin issues, and nutrition; he had not spoken to Jackson in the prior five years. Jackson called for Metzger to come over in April to review his health issues. It was not unusual for him to visit the house. The three children, Jackson and some security guards were present on visit.

The conversation was about medical issues and Jackson's rehearsal schedule. Jackson wanted to do 50 shows but was worried about nutrition. They also talked about hydration before and after performing. It was heard that Jackson had had sleep issues for 15—20 years, particularly after performing. Metzger had infrequently treated Jackson for his sleep issues over the years on tours.

In April , he asked Metzger about IV sleep medication, calling it 'juice', but Metzger was unsure what Jackson was referring to. It was heard that Metzger told Jackson that IV sleep medication was dangerous and should not be administered outside of a hospital. It was then heard that Metzger did not speak to Jackson again between this April meeting and the singer's death.

The prosecution asked Metzger if he ever did provide Jackson with propofol; Metzger replied "No". The prosecution asked Metzger if there were any amount of money that might persuade him to provide Jackson or any other patient with propofol; Metzger again replied "No. Next to the stand was nurse practitioner Cherilyn Lee. Lee helps entertainers and athletes with nutritional issues.

Lee is a board-certified nurse practitioner and is legally allowed to prescribe medications, but she chooses not to. Faheem Muhammad called Lee to treat Jackson's children who had a cold. She told him she wasn't a pediatrician but she was invited anyway. Lee went to the house in Jan after making an appointment. Jackson asked what she did and he mentioned that he was tired and he wanted nutrition therapy.

Lee asked Jackson to fast that night and she went back the next day to do an assessment: Jackson completed a physical test and blood was drawn for testing. Lee wanted to determine the cause of Jackson's tiredness. She noticed he drank Red Bull a lot, which can cause fatigue. He said he would sweat a lot during rehearsals; he could lose pounds because of it.

Lee said Jackson's vital signs were normal and provided him with high-concentrated smoothies and low dose nutritional IV. Lee stated that after the first IV amino acid in early Feb, he felt a lot better and more energized. In March , Jackson said he couldn't sleep and Lee recommended natural sleep products. He said they don't work for him.

Jackson said, "when I need sleep I need it right away," when they met on Easter Sunday. Jackson wanted her to see that he did not sleep well. Jackson also wanted to show her that natural supplements were not working. It was heard that Lee wanted to conduct sleep studies, but Jackson said he did not have time for that. Jackson invited her to stay and watch how he didn't sleep.

Lee gave him the energy IV and 'sleepy tea' but she observed that he woke up at 3 a. He could only sleep for about 5 hours and he repeated to her that he cannot sleep the whole night. Lee stated that Jackson's veins were very small. Jackson started to talk about getting medication for sleep around Easter. Nurse Practitioner Cherilyn Lee was still on the stand.

It was heard that Lee is a believer of holistic health and has a PhD in it. Chernoff began by clearing up some of the dates in her records:. Rubin worked in the administration area. Rubin was paged when "a patient of interest" was brought to the emergency room. He proceeded to secure the area for privacy and security purposes. The statement was released by Jermaine Jackson in the basement of the hospital; it was stated that Michael Jackson had died.

Rubin said that Murray suggested that the reason for death, "unknown," should be in the press release. He has worked in the entertainment industry for thirty years.

Biography on michael jackson death trial

Phillips was responsible for profit and loss, booking talent for tours, making sure regional offices function properly as well as festival division. Tomei at the Bel-Air hotel about concerts. Phillips laid out plans for a new tour; a residency show at the O2 arena in London, move the "mountain to Mohammed"; this can only happen with such a big star.

This was the first phase of a "multi-year" tour. It was apparent that Jackson was motivated, energized and receptive to the idea. They had numerous meetings afterwards. One reason Jackson wanted to do the concerts was to settle down and make a good home for the children and not live like "vagabonds. Chernoff asked questions about the finances of the contract.

All questions were objected to and the judge sustained them. It was heard that ten shows went on sale first and the demand was "over the top. Jackson said he wanted to do maximum fifty shows because he didn't want a passport, didn't want to live in London. He also wanted Guinness World Records to be there at the fiftieth show. It was heard that Phillips met with Murray and Jackson in early June to discuss Jackson's health.

Murray assured Phillips he was in great health and that Murray would look after Jackson's diet. It was heard that Kenny [Ortega] told Phillips that he was concerned about Jackson's focus in performances in a production of this magnitude. Phillips started seeing stress and pressure in Ortega towards the middle of June because of this. There was an issue of Jackson showing up for performances.

Ortega said he needed to be there because he was the fulcrum; everything surrounded him in the production. Ortega scheduled a meeting for June 20 which would be about Michael Jackson's tardiness and focus at rehearsals. It was heard that, based on Kenny Ortega's email, it was clear he felt this was an emergency meeting. Ortega didn't understand why Jackson wasn't as engaged as he thought he would be.

Murray spoke for Michael on the situation, guaranteed us that Michael would get into it. On June 25, Phillips went to hospital and stayed there the entire time Jackson was there. The next defense witness was toxicologist Michael Henson, a tech operations officer at Pacific Toxicology. Defense attorney Michael Flanagan doing direct examination.

Henson has known Flanagan since His company had worked with Flanagan for quite some time. He also provided defense testing for stomach content of lorazepam. It was heard that Dr. In March , after a lengthy time away from the public spotlight, Jackson announced he would perform a series of comeback concerts in London starting in July.

Late in the morning on June 25, Jackson was found unconscious in bed in his mansion in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles by Murray, who tried unsuccessfully to revive him. In February , Murray, who had given Jackson propofol as a sleep aid almost every night for two months prior to his death, was charged with involuntary manslaughter.

He pleaded not guilty. During his trial, which began in September , Murray was portrayed by the prosecution as an incompetent, greedy opportunist who recklessly gave Jackson propofol in an unmonitored setting the drug typically is administered only in a hospital and kept no records, among other serious medical errors. He claimed that he tried treating him with other drugs and that he only administered the propofol after Jackson insisted, according to a police affidavit.

Murray said he worried that Jackson had become dependent on the drug to get to sleep and was trying to wean him from it. Accordingly, propofol is supposed to be administered on the orders of an anesthesiologist, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA , critical care physician intensivist , or an emergency medicine physician who received extensive training in the use and monitoring of anesthetics; Murray had no such specialty training.

In February , Murray was formally charged with involuntary manslaughter. His bail was revoked and he was remanded to custody pending his November 29 sentencing date. He received the maximum penalty of four years in prison. His Texas medical license was revoked, and his California and Nevada licenses were suspended. Jackson's father, Joe Jackson , filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Murray in [ 22 ] but dropped it in In , Inside Edition reported that Murray was "still visiting patients", although Murray claimed that he does not charge patients anything for his services, that he is only "providing a consultation" without prescribing medication, and that therefore he "is not breaking the law".

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They officially became the Jackson 5 when older brother Marlon joined the group. Watch This Is It , the dramatic documentary with rare behind-the-scenes footage of Michael creating and preparing for his sold out shows that would have taken place in London's O2 Arena. Jackson and his brothers spent endless hours rehearsing and polishing their act.

At first, the Jackson 5 played local gigs and built a strong following. Many of these performers were signed to the legendary Motown record label, and the Jackson 5 eventually caught the attention of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Impressed by the group, Gordy signed the group to his label in early Jackson and his brothers moved to Los Angeles, where they lived with Gordy and with Diana Ross of the Supremes as they got settled.

The group became so popular that it even had its own self-titled cartoon show, which ran from to The group officially severed ties with Motown in , though Jermaine remained with the label to pursue his solo career. Now calling themselves the Jacksons, the group signed a new recording deal with Epic Records. By the release of its third album for the label, Destiny , the brothers had emerged as talented songwriters.

Jackson began his solo career while simultaneously performing with the Jackson 5. He released his debut solo album at age 13 with Got to Be There , making the charts with the title track. He had his first solo No. Jackson followed those albums with Music and Me and Forever, Michael , the latter of which was his last album with Motown Records.

Jackson achieved his solo career breakthrough with Off the Wall , his first album with Epic Records and his first produced by Quincy Jones , whom he met while working on The Wiz. Critics felt the album moved Jackson from the pop music of his youth into a more complex sound, and some have called it one of the best pop albums ever made. Jackson was still performing with his brothers at this time, and the overwhelmingly positive response to Off the Wall helped the Jacksons as a group.

Their album Triumph sold more than 1 million copies, and the brothers went on an extensive tour to support the recording. At the same time, Jackson continued exploring more ways to branch out on his own. In , Jackson embarked on his final tour with his brothers to support the album Victory Jackson achieved unparalleled success with the release of his six solo album Thriller , which as of August was still recognized by Guinness World Records as the best-selling album of all time, having sold 67 million copies worldwide and 34 million units in the United States alone.

The album stayed on the charts for 80 weeks after its release, holding the No. Pretty Young Thing. The album garnered 12 Grammy Award nominations and notched eight wins, both records at the time.