Jackson's Doc -- I Am Not Responsible

211. Proof. Proof beyond any doubt... that Murray is GUILTY.

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Lawyer for doctor: Jackson had pulse when found
By ANTHONY McCARTNEY, AP Entertainment Writer Anthony Mccartney, Ap Entertainment Writer
1 hr 13 mins ago

LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson still had a faint pulse and his body was warm when his doctor found him in bed and not breathing, a lawyer for the doctor told The Associated Press on Sunday.

Edward Chernoff also said Dr. Conrad Murray never prescribed or gave Jackson the drugs Demerol or OxyContin. He denied reports suggesting Murray gave Jackson drugs that contributed to his death.

Chernoff told the AP that Murray was at the pop icon's rented mansion on Thursday afternoon when he discovered Jackson in bed and not breathing. The doctor immediately began administering CPR, Chernoff said.

"He just happened to find him in his bed, and he wasn't breathing," the lawyer said. "Mr. Jackson was still warm and had a pulse."

Jackson's family requested a private autopsy in part because of questions about Murray, the Rev. Jesse Jackson said Saturday. Murray also told the family an autopsy should be performed, Chernoff said.

Three days after the death of the King of Pop, celebrities descended on Los Angeles for a spectacular celebration of Jackson's life at the annual BET awards show.

Joe Jackson, Michael's father, walked on the red carpet wearing a black hat, sunglasses and a dark suit. He planned make an onstage appearance, show publicist Bobbi Marcus said.

"I just wish he could be here to celebrate himself," he said. "Sadly, he's not here, so I'm here to celebrate for him."

In a statement read at the show, Jackson's parents said they solely had the personal and legal "authority for our son and his children." It was their strongest declaration yet about their son's affairs.

People close to Michael Jackson have said since his death that they were concerned about his use of painkillers. Los Angeles County medical examiners completed their autopsy Friday and said Jackson had taken unspecified prescription medication.

Chernoff said any drugs the doctor gave Jackson were prescribed in response to a specific complaint from the entertainer.

"Dr. Murray has never prescribed nor administered Demerol to Michael Jackson," Chernoff said. "Not ever. Not that day. ... Not Oxycontin (either) for that matter."

Paramedics were called to the mansion while the doctor was performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), according to a recording of the emergency call.

Because Jackson was so frail, Murray "administered with his hand behind his back to provide the necessary support," Chernoff said. Some have speculated the doctor botched the CPR.

"He's a trained doctor," Chernoff said. "He knows how to administer CPR."

Medics spent three-quarters of an hour trying to revive Jackson. He was pronounced dead later at University of California Los Angeles Medical Center.

Murray was interviewed by investigators for three hours Saturday. His spokeswoman called Murray "a witness to this tragedy," not a suspect in the death, and police described the doctor as cooperative.

The attorney said Murray will wait to speak publicly until after the police and forensics investigation is complete.

"One of his best friends just died, essentially in his arms — yeah he's looking forward to telling his story," Chernoff said.

Chernoff also said the promoter of Jackson's 50-show London concerts, AEG Live, owes the cardiologist $300,000.

"His contract with the promoters states he would receive an amount of money each month to be his (Jackson's) personal physician and they have failed to honor that contract," Chernoff said. "They are two months behind."

Randy Phillips, president and CEO of AEG Live, acknowledged the contract called for Murray to be paid $150,000 a month, but said the contract required Jackson's signature.

"Michael never signed the contract," Phillips said.

He also said the doctor's claim for payment may be against Jackson's estate, not AEG which was merely advancing the money to Jackson.

A private pathologist hired by the Jackson family completed a second, private autopsy Saturday, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the case.

A second autopsy can allow the family to get some information about a death almost immediately, including signs of heart, brain or lung disease or fresh needle punctures, said Dr. Michael Baden, a medical examiner not involved in the Jackson case.

"Usually if it looks normal with the naked eye, it looks normal under the microscope," said Baden, who recently performed a second autopsy on actor David Carradine.

Los Angeles County coroner's officials said their autopsy found no indication of trauma or foul play. But because of additional tests, an official cause of death could take weeks to determine.

There was no word from the Jackson family on funeral plans. Many of Jackson's relatives have gathered at the family's Encino compound, caring there for Jackson's three children.

Al Sharpton, who arrived in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon, said he was heading to the Jackson compound and would talk with the family about how to memorialize the late pop star. Sharpton said they want to hold memorials in key cities around the globe and also planned a memorial service Tuesday at the Apollo Theater in New York.

It also wasn't clear what would become of Jackson's Neverland Ranch. Investor Thomas Barrack previously set up the joint venture with Michael Jackson after the singer nearly lost the ranch to foreclosure.

Barrack feels close to family members and wants to hear their thoughts on how best to honor Jackson's memory, said Owen Blicksilver, a spokesman for Colony Capital LLC, the Los Angeles-based firm where Barrack is chairman and CEO. The investor joined Jackson's brother Jackie, Jermaine and Tito for lunch Saturday at the sprawling Santa Barbara County property.

A White House adviser said on NBC's "Meet the Press" that President Barack Obama had written to the Jackson family to express his condolences.

Posted at 6:49PM on Jul 1st 2009 by SG24

212. Even doctors need to kep their CPR up to date. How any cardiologist would attempt to do cpr on somone in bed is incredible.It sounds like may have had anxiety which would feel lik heart problem. Surely a competent cardiologist could tell the difference. How he was found seems funny. The doc just happned by his bedroom at 12 noon and foun him not breathing, but with a pulse? Time will tell the rruth.

Posted at 10:23PM on Jun 29th 2009 by perplexed

213. a cry for help, that is all it was for michael jackson, lots of questions need answering, i hate seeing suffering like this

why did doctor not call 911 straight away
why wait a few hours
why do cpr on bed and not on hard floor
why inject in arm and 4 times directly in the heart, isn't once enough,
why run off and hide after
who watched mj die
who was the caller to 911
with a time lapse, do you really think anyone could be saved
doctor was doing cpr on mj when he knew mj was already dead
mj was already had a pulse and was warm so why did doctor carry on injecting
who was in the room wih mj and the person on the phone who was he and why was he there, as a friend of the doctor so the doctor didn't have to identify himself of wrong doing
what was the doctor doing in the room, clearing his mess up, when the other person whoever he was on the phone, i could here the doctor shuffling and some panic going on

Posted at 4:55PM on Jun 29th 2009 by chocake

214. It's too bad that the American public does not pay as much attention to our service members that sacrifice their lives, their bodies and their emotional well-being for all of us. I cannot believe the amount of attention this guy is getting. Who really cares? Perhaps this is a barometer of the status of our social fabric.

Posted at 8:16PM on Jun 29th 2009 by get real

215. I don't think, I know Dr. Conrad Murray killed Michael. Why else did he run off before the paramedics came ?? Thats b.s. Honestly I wasn't even a huge Michael Jackson fan but when I was watching the news & they said he died,, i wanted to cry :( In a way I think Michael was trying to kill himself, because he was in pain [mentally]..I wish he was here to see how much the world, his fans, and family love him. Even when I was younger, Michael Jackson was BIG all around the world..that was all I really knew about him. Now that he's gone I cry listening to his songs like "Human Nature" and "Heaven Can Wait" :'( Awww I miss him but i know he's in a better place with God now and they're both looking down on us...He worked very had and now he's Resting In Peace, the world isn't and never will be the same without our "LEGENDARY KING OF POP"
MICHAEL, ERIN L♥VES YOU ! ! !

Posted at 10:26PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Ebabey♥

216. All you people are so ignorant to the fact that "an addict is an addict". You keep blaming this doctor! No one knows what happened except two people. Michael could've shot it up himself; and BTW, you don't know where he really got the narcotics. When an addict wants it, he'll find a way to get it. You guys are as gullible as believing OJ is innocent.

Posted at 9:12AM on Jul 1st 2009 by CJ

217. Cuantos abogados se requiere para un doctor inocente????? Solo recuerden que MJ requirió abogados para enfrentar las demandas aún siendo inocente (de lo cual estoy convencida). Asi como estoy segura de que el doctor de MJ hizo lo que pudo en un momento tan crítico. El no es culpable de su muerte, Culpables son aquellos que nunca supieron ni pudieron entender la genialidad y sensibilidad de MJ y que por el contrario, abusaron de su generosidad y se convirtieron en parásitos.
Ahora MJ está libre de la miseria humana con la que tuvo que convivir.
Que descanse en paz y por siempre en nuestros corazones.

Posted at 6:27PM on Jul 2nd 2009 by AIHC

218. this doctor has blood on his hands, murderer

Posted at 1:15PM on Jul 3rd 2009 by chocake

219. This Doc is really something else. First he says he did not know the address where he was staying & was not familure with the surroundings is why he didn't call 911 for 30 min after he found Michael. Yeah right! Is he stupid? He has to know the address, he's a doctor. Besides, he was there the month before Michael died. Now he says he only left the room to make a few calls. OMG! Why would he need to leave the room to make calls for? There was no one in the room to hear his conversations. Michael was out cold from the multiple sedatives plus Propofol. You have to be pretty stupid to give anyone multiple sedatives & Propofol. What a MORON! Dr Murry is by all means, responsible for Michael's death. You DO NOT MAKE MISTAKES WITH SOMEONES LIFE LIKE THAT! PERIOD! Right??? Murry better not get away with this! If so then I do hope he gets mobbed on the streets & BEATEN half to Death!!! I have no pity for Dr Murry. GOD! Someone shoot him up with some Propofol & leave him by himself as he left Michael all alone. You cannot wake up on your own with Propofol running through an IV stuck in your vein.

Posted at 3:11AM on Aug 26th 2009 by Brenda