Dr. Conrad Murray was just ordered to stand trial in the death of Michael Jackson.
Judge Michael Pastor ruled there is sufficient evidence to warrant a manslaughter trial.
In his closing statement, Deputy District Attorney David Walgren told the judge, "It was not Michael Jackson's time to go. Michael Jackson is not here today because of the negligence and reckless acts of Dr. Murray."
Walgren said Murray cared more about covering up evidence than helping MJ.
Judge Pastor's ruling follows a 6-day preliminary hearing in which more than 20 witnesses were called.
If convicted Murray faces a maximum of 4 years in prison.
UPDATE: Murray's lawyer, Ed Chernoff, tells TMZ, "We are disappointed but not surprised. We knew we would be in trial and that's where we're going to end up."
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What will TMZ do for a living when the Michael story FINALLY IS OVER...Seriously??
That's not surprising. It's a fairly easy standard to meet. I think a conviction in this case will be difficult, though.
Murray is lucky as hell it will only be four years. Hopefully he will be quickly stripped of his medical license and will not kill again.
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What will TMZ do for a living when the Michael story FINALLY IS OVER...Seriously??
Posted at 3:46 PM on Jan 11, 2011 by xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
The Michael Jackson Story WILL NEVER BE OVER!!!
Deal with it!!!
The charges should be changed to murder. Why only 4 years? He should get life. He better loose his medical liscense.
I'm going to say what no one else has the balls to do. You know who's responsible for Michael Jackson's death? Michael Jackson!
He's going to be found guilty because of the simple fact he waited so long to call 911, and because he tried to hide medication.
Only a maximum of 4 years in prision is NOT enough for a killer!!!
