michael jackson dead

[+ glutes]

the prosecutors are going to win.

 

After watching the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, I am real interested in what kind of defense his lawyers are going to present...

[crok]

I know it's old, but... what do Michael Jackson and kmart have in common??

[+ glutes]

OK, then I take back the quote. I will just stand-by my comment.

[josephga]

I've been watching daily. I think the doctors at least negligent. I don't believe Jackson injected himself. According to some experts Due to the amount found in his body it would take 2 injections for that level and he would have been out after injection 1. On another case I've always said and still say imo Amanda knox is not guilty. I've followed her case since it first came about

[+ glutes]

"One of Michael Jacksons Doctors is on trial, and it isn't his Plastic Surgeon?"

 

-- Bill Maher--

[artichok]

I know it's old, but... what do Michael Jackson and kmart have in common??

 

Boys pants are half off. That ones as old as the hills!

[artichok]

I know it's old, but... what do Michael Jackson and kmart have in common??

 

And the joke is actually, why does MJ like Kmart?

[Guest]

I've been watching daily. I think the doctors at least negligent.

 

That's putting it mildly. There isn't an atom (a quark, even) of doubt that the doctor knew he was putting Michael's life in danger. Even if one were to set aside the fact that any doctor would know the dangers of propafol, he clearly tried to hide his actions to the very paramedics and physicians who were trying to safe Michael'ls life after he killed the singer. I heard Michael was paying the guy $150,000 a month to do his bidding! Clearly, the doctor had $$ signs in his eyes, and he was blinded by the big bucks. Michael's well-being wasn't a major concern. He unquestionably and intentionally put Michael's life in danger for his own profit. I can hardly think of anything as professionally reprehensible as a physician intentionally putting a patient's life in danger in order to stuff his bank account. (I must say that some of Michael's plastic surgeons weren't that much better). This is not an instance of "Oops, he should have known better." This is clearly an instance of "He knew, but did it anyways." If this isn't criminally negligent manslaughter, then I can't imagine what is.

[+ deej]

I heard Michael was paying the guy $150,000 a month to do his bidding!

 

I don't disagree with your conclusions but just a clarification: The doctor was employed by AIG to make sure Michael could fulfill his concert obligations. Not an unusual arrangement by a long shot, but Michael Jackson was not the doctor's employer.

 

Doesn't excuse a damn thing, but it pays to be clear.

 

If Dr. Murray survives the current legal action (which isn't looking good), AIG can still go after him.

[+ Italiano]

 

If Dr. Murray survives the current legal action (which isn't looking good), AIG can still go after him.

 

WOW! What a terrific prospect of life he has ahead of him!

[jgoo]

I don't disagree with your conclusions but just a clarification: The doctor was employed by AIG to make sure Michael could fulfill his concert obligations. Not an unusual arrangement by a long shot, but Michael Jackson was not the doctor's employer.

 

Doesn't excuse a damn thing, but it pays to be clear.

 

If Dr. Murray survives the current legal action (which isn't looking good), AIG can still go after him.

 

Adding some more confusion, it is not clear that the doctor was legally employed by AIG at the time of Michael's death as the employment contract had not been signed by both parties (Dr. Murray signed but no representative of AIG had signed it). Certainly a technicality as the intent was clear but perhaps enough to muddy the waters for future legal actions.

[Luv2play]

I don't follow the logic that Dr Murray was only interested in $$$ and through negligence or worse let Michael Jackson die. No matter whether Jackson was paying the doctor or AIG was, it was clearly in the doctor's interest to keep his patient alive. This is particulalry so since I understand Jackson had become his only patient. A dead Jackson meant no more monthly payments of $150,000. I think we need to look elsewhere for a reason why the doctor was doing what he apparently was, namely injecting Jackson with Propafol to help him sleep.

[jgoo]

I don't follow the logic that Dr Murray was only interested in $$$ and through negligence or worse let Michael Jackson die. No matter whether Jackson was paying the doctor or AIG was, it was clearly in the doctor's interest to keep his patient alive. This is particulalry so since I understand Jackson had become his only patient. A dead Jackson meant no more monthly payments of $150,000. I think we need to look elsewhere for a reason why the doctor was doing what he apparently was, namely injecting Jackson with Propafol to help him sleep.

 

Whether he was motivated purely by the money (current and future earnings) and/or the prestige of being MJs personal physician (with all the perks associated with that), it is not too far a stretch to believe that Dr. Murray may have been strongly influenced to take some risks that he might not normally take in order to give Michael what he asked for or to keep Michael satisfied so his position would be maintained. The doctor may have believed that he knew what he was doing, understood the risks well and could handle things without a problem. That attitude, which many could call arrogant, may have led him down a slippery slope. It seems as though he may have gone too far in risking MJs well being and things got away from him. While his intent was not to let him die, it does appear that his negligence (lack of good judgement) was a major factor leading to the tragic end result.

[KMEM]

Dr. "Nick" no doubt provided Elvis with enough polypharmacolgy to at least "hook" dozens of folks, if not kill them. He did get a slap on the wrist for doing so and surrendered his medical license, eventually. Regardless of the fame and fortune aspects of these "situations", let us not forget that doctors are human beings and wish to "make everyone happy" as far as they are able to do so. That does not mean they are drug dealers or pushers, only emotionally involved, as they should be. Sometimes they err, as we all do. When it becomes or is a serious error, then they have to stand judgement within the "system". Losing one's medical license to practice is not only a severe economic penalty but also fairly serious "social" penalty. Civil penalties or judgements are notable but insurance + reserve funds may take care of those. However, losing one's license to make a living is pretty strong stuff. A criminal penalty is heaping insult to injury but, if deserved, so be it.

 

Just another perspective.

 

Best regards,

KMEM