Posted Feb 9th 2010 12:20PM by TMZ Staff
It seems Michael Jackson's longtime doctor, Arnold Klein, was telling the truth about Michael's propensity to pee in bottles ... based on the L.A. County Coroner's autopsy report and a strange item found by the foot of the bed.
TMZ first published the autopsy findings yesterday. Among the items found in the bedroom where Dr. Conrad Murray was treating Michael Jackson -- "a closed bottle of urine atop a chair."
Back in November, we posted a story about Dr. Arnold Klein, who told us that Michael Jackson had a habit of peeing in cups and other objects, often in front of others.
Dr. Klein told TMZ today Jackson would pee in any object that was available and it all stemmed from necessity. "That's how he peed," Klein said.
Klein told us when Jackson was 5 years old and on stage, there were often no bathrooms in the immediate vicinity and as a result he would pee in bottles.
Dr. Klein again expressed disdain for Dr. Murray giving Michael Jackson intramuscular injections of Propofol for sleep, calling it "horribly wrong."
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: autopsy, coroner, dr. arnold klein, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ArnoldKlein, Dr.ConradMurray, l.a. county coroner, L.a.CountyCoroner, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, pee, peed, urine
Posted Feb 9th 2010 8:45AM by TMZ Staff
Dr. Conrad Murray's involuntary manslaughter charge in the death of Michael Jackson isn't sitting pretty with Joe Jackson.
After Murray's arraignment, a disappointed Joe went to "Larry King Live" to say this was murder, not manslaughter.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, involuntary manslaughter, InvoluntaryManslaughter, joe jackson, JoeJackson, larry king, larry king live, LarryKing, LarryKingLive, michael jackson, MichaelJackson
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.
According to documents filed with the court, the Medical Board of California 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 because it takes the Medical Board a long time to yank a doctor's license.
In the end, the judge ordered Dr. Murray not to administer anesthetics, including Propofol.
The judge will hear the Medical Board's request to suspend Dr. Murray's license as a bail condition in a few weeks.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson
Tags: dr conrad murray, DrConradMurray, medical board of california, medical license, MedicalBoardOfCalifornia, MedicalLicense, michael jackson, MichaelJackson
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
Tags: bail, dr.conradmurray, manslaughter, michael jackson, MichaelJackson
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.
UPDATE: Murray has posted bail and has been released.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson
Tags: dr conrad murray, DrConradMurray, michael jackson, MichaelJackson
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 3:21PM 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
Tags: avinash bruno irde, AvinashBrunoIrde, chef, creditors claim, CreditorsClaim, Michael Jackson, MichaelJackson
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
Tags: aeg, conrad murray, ConradMurray, estate, jackson estate, JacksonEstate, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, randy jackson, RandyJackson
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
Tags: autopsy, body, coroners report, CoronersReport, death, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, propofol
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
Tags: charged, death, demerol, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, injections, investigation, iv, lapd, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, propofol
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
Tags: conrad murray, ConradMurray, involuntary manslaughter, InvoluntaryManslaughter, michael jackson, MichaelJackson
Posted Feb 8th 2010 2:15PM by TMZ Staff
Joe Jackson, Katherine Jackson, and members of their family will attend Dr. Conrad Murray's arraignment today at Airport Court in Los Angeles ... Joe's publicist tells TMZ.
Two black Escalades and two other vehicles have just left the Jackson family home in Encino.
Joe Jackson was in one of the Escalades. We're told Tito, Jermaine, Randy and La Toya will also attend the arraignment.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: arraignment, dr conrad murray, DrConradMurray, jackson family, JacksonFamily, joe jackson, JoeJackson, michael jackson, MichaelJackson
Posted Feb 8th 2010 2:00PM by TMZ Staff
Less than an hour ago ... before he's charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, Dr. Conrad Murray stopped by a coffee shop to read the paper ...and, we assume, get a cup of java.
When you're being accused of contributing to the death of the most beloved musician of a generation, the last thing you want to do in front of the judge is yawn.
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: arraignment, coffee, conrad murray, ConradMurray, court, involuntary manslaughter, InvoluntaryManslaughter, michael jackson, MichaelJackson
