Posted Feb 8th 2010 6:18PM by TMZ Staff
Dr. Conrad Murray is a "danger to the public" -- according to the medical board that licensed him to practice medicine in California.
The Medical Board of California was shut down today by the judge in Murray's involuntary manslaughter case. The Board wanted the judge to immediately stop Dr. Murray in his tracks from practicing medicine as a condition to bail.
According to documents filed with the court, the Board believes Murray showed, "utter disregard for the care and well-being of the persons entrusted to his care" -- namely, Michael Jackson.
The Board wants the judge to step in stat because it takes the Medical Board a long time to yank a doctor's license.
In the end, the judge would only go as far as ordering Dr. Murray not to administer anesthetics, including Propofol.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson
Posted Feb 8th 2010 6:04PM by TMZ Staff
Dr. Conrad Murray was arraigned today and pled not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Michael Jackson. He was taken into custody for booking and bail was set at $75,000.
Jackson's parents and several of his siblings were front and center for the 25-minute hearing. The judge ruled as a condition to bail, Murray cannot be in possession of (or prescribe) anesthetics and specifically mentioned Propofol. At one point the judge said, "I do not want you sedating people."
Murray had to surrender his passport.
Murray will be in court again on April 5.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson
Posted Feb 8th 2010 5:55PM by TMZ Staff
Take a look at the L.A. County Sheriff's official website -- it shows that Dr. Conrad Murray was officially booked moments ago at 2:38 PM PST.
The Doc is no small potato -- dude was listed at 6'5" and 220 lbs.
We're told the bail bondsman has already posted Murray's $75,000 bail -- so he should be walking out of court shortly.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson
Posted Feb 8th 2010 5:15PM by TMZ Staff
There are strings attached to Dr. Conrad Murray's bail -- namely, he's not allowed to sedate people like he did Michael Jackson.
The judge just told Murray, "I do not want you sedating people."
As we previously reported, Murray was ordered released on $75,000 bail -- but he cannot be in possession of or prescribe any "deep anesthetics."
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Posted Feb 8th 2010 3:27PM by TMZ Staff
Charlie Sheen was officially charged with three crimes today in court in Aspen, Colorado: felony menacing, misdemeanor 3rd degree assault and misdemeanor criminal mischief -- but Charlie did not enter a plea.
Sheen and his wife Brooke Mueller were at the courthouse in Aspen. The judge also relaxed the protective order that has been in place since Sheen's Christmas Day arrest -- so Sheen can now have communication and contact with Brooke.
Sheen is still not allowed to drink alcohol, harass Brooke or possess firearms. Charlie and Brooke hugged each other at the end of the hearing. 
He's due back in court in March.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Charlie Sheen, Brooke Mueller
Posted Feb 8th 2010 3:21PM by TMZ Staff
Michael Jackson's estate just got served with yet another creditor's claim -- and this time, it's by an executive chef who's hungry for money.
Avinash Bruno Irde filed the claim today in L.A. County Superior court, claiming he's owed $8,300 for allegedly providing Michael with "executive chef services" from January 1 to January 13, 2009.
That's it.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Posted Feb 8th 2010 3:20PM by TMZ Staff
Randy Jackson just Tweeted from inside the courthouse to express his total disgust -- because the people he thinks are profiting most from MJ's death are nowhere to be found ... namely AEG and the estate executors.
This all went down as Randy watched Dr. Murray get arraigned on involuntary manslaughter charges in the death Michael Jackson.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Posted Feb 8th 2010 3:15PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has just obtained a copy of the full L.A. County Coroner's report in the death of Michael Jackson -- which until now was under seal. The conclusion is clear ... Propofol killed the singer.
According to the report, the manner of death is homicide and the conclusion is based on the following 4 items:
1. Circumstances indicate the Propofol and the benzodiazepines were administered by another.
2. Propofol was administered in a non-hospital setting without any appropriate medical indication.
3. The standard of care for administering Propofol was not met. Recommended equipment for patient monitoring, precision dosing and resuscitation was not present.
4. The circumstances do not support self-administration of Propofol.
The Coroner's report was under wraps until the criminal complaint was filed and it will be a centerpiece in the prosecution of Dr. Conrad Murray on charges of involuntary manslaughter.
UPDATE: In the Coroner's report, the scene at Jackson's house is described in detail, and the bedroom sounds like a hospital. There was a chair next to the bed -- "reportedly the decedent's doctor sat here." Also there -- a green oxygen tank, prescription meds, medical supplies, a box of catheters, disposable needles and alcohol pads. Also found -- near the foot of the bed ... a closed bottle of urine.
As we first reported, authorities found 11 bottles of Propofol in the house -- 3 100 ml vials and 8 20 ml vials.
Also, there was talk about Jackson's hair and reports he was bald. In fact, the Coroner's report says, "The decedent's head hair is sparse and is connected to a wig."
UPDATE: As for what drugs were found in Michael Jackson's house ... authorities found Diazepam (for anxiety) prescribed by Dr. Murray, Lorazepam (for anxiety) prescribed by Dr. Murray and Temazepam (for insomnia) prescribed by Dr. Murray. Authorities also found Clonazepam (for panic disorders) prescribed by Dr. Allan Metzger, Trazodone (an anti-depressant) prescribed by Dr. Metzger. And they found Tizanidine (a muscle relaxer) prescribed to Omar Arnold (a Jackson alias) prescribed by Dr. Arnold Klein. There was also an empty vial of Propofol injectable emulsion and an empty glass vial of a Flumazenil injection (which reverses effects of sedation) and a broken syringe.
As we first reported, authorities found 11 vials of Propofol ... 3 100 ml vials and 8 20 ml vials. None of the bottles had prescription directions, patient or doctor names.
They also found liquid Midazolam (anti-anxiety), Lorazepam liquid (injectable) and 14 capsules of ephedrine (for narcolepsy and depression), caffeine aspirin, Zanaflex (a muscle relaxer) and Prednisone (for skin conditions). There was also Azithromycin (an antibiotic), prescribed by Dwight James/Cherilyn Lee and the patient name was Kathlyn Hursey.
UPDATE: An anesthesiologist who consulted with the Coroner said there are "NO reports of its use (Propofol) for insomnia relief, to my knowledge. The only reports of its use in homes are cases of fatal abuse."
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Posted Feb 8th 2010 3:00PM by TMZ Staff
Biological sisters and tennis phenoms Venus Williams, 29 (left), and Serena Williams, 28 (right), put their game faces on at the same event in Miami this weekend.
Question is ...
Filed under: Who'd You Rather?
Posted Feb 8th 2010 2:50PM by TMZ Staff
We're down to the final five in our Gnarly Football Photo Contest -- and now their footballin' fates are in your hands!
Which if these football photos should score the $250 prize and some super secret stuff from TMZ?
**CLICK HERE for contest rules and regulations!**
Filed under: Photo Galleries
Posted Feb 8th 2010 2:31PM by TMZ Staff
Dr. Conrad Murray has just been charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson.
According to the criminal complaint, the D.A. alleges Dr. Murray "did unlawfully, and without malice, kill Michael Joseph Jackson ... in the commission of an unlawful act, not a felony; and in the commission of a lawful act which might have produced death, in an unlawful manner, and without due caution and circumspection."
Dr. Murray will be arraigned today at 1:30 PM. As we first reported, he will plead not guilty.
Dr. Murray is expected to show up at around 1:00 PM, accompanied by his lawyers and a bail bondsman. Bail should be set at $25,000.
Dr. Murray administered Propofol to Jackson just before he died, and the L.A. County Coroner's Office has determined Jackson died as a result of acute Propofol intoxication.
If convicted, Dr. Murray faces a maximum of four years in prison.
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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson
Posted Feb 8th 2010 2:28PM by TMZ Staff
After her husband Hank Baskett dropped the ball on a game-changing onside kick -- arguably blowing the Colts' shot at the Super Bowl -- new mom Kendra Wilkinson left the Super Bowl looking visibly upset.
We can't all be Kim Kardashian.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, TMZ Sports
Posted Feb 8th 2010 2:26PM by TMZ Staff
Dr. Conrad Murray is on the move!!!
These pics were shot literally minutes ago as the good doc prepares to face a judge today on an involuntary manslaughter charge in the death of Michael Jackson.
Drive safely.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
