Dr. Conrad Murray, the doctor who was at Michael Jackson's home the day he died did not give Jackson OxyContin or Demerol that day, according to his attorney.
His lawyer, Edward Chernoff, wouldn't make the same statement about the powerful anesthesia, Propofol, that was found at the late star's home, however.
Law enforcement sources say the information Dr. Murray gave police regarding drugs at Jackson's home was enough for cops to secure a warrant from a judge.
This alone is a significant development, as a search warrant can only be issued if there is probable cause to believe a crime has been committed.
The facts: When police searched the home, they found Propofol. It was specifically labeled Propofol. There was no indication it had been prescribed to anyone.
Chernoff reiterated earlier claims that his client did not give Demerol or OxyContin to Jackson the day he died. But he would not take the same stand on Propofol.
Chernoff told TMZ when asked for comment on the subject, "I have no statement on whether the doctor prescribed or administered Propofol," adding, "We're confident whatever the doctor prescribed did not kill Michael Jackson."
Police obtained a search warrant the day after Michael Jackson died. Another warrant was issued two days after Dr. Conrad Murray's interview with LAPD investigators, and that's the one that led cops to the Propofol discovery.
A second warrant may have been needed if the first covered prescription medications only. DEA and LAPD officials are trying to determine how the Propofol - a drug that should never be administered outside a hospital - ended up in MJ's home.
Jackson's medical records and billing info may be the key to unraveling the mystery of who prescribed what to him and when - and holding the doctors responsible.
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July 6th, 2009 1:13 PM
There is nothing to be said about Dr. Conrad Murray because he is innocent of all and any allegations in reference to the death of Michael Jackson. I know Dr. Murray personally because he's my mother's cardiologist. He successfully managed an open heart surgery on her at 83 years of age along with other procedures. Had it not been for Dr. Murray we would not be enjoying her at age 85 years. Dr. Murray was very clear in explaing what and why open heart was necessary, how the heart was good but the arteries were not. He also explained how the other physicians either did not know how or did not recognize her condiiton and evidence by the fact that there was no documentation of it. 2)After meeting and talking with Dr. Conrad during a health fair and learning the history of being in Acres Homes Community, I was thoroughly impressed. I begged my mother to switch to him as her physician. For whatever reason, she changed to Dr. Murray just in time. 3)Dr. Murray's father practiced in Acres Homes for many decades until his death. Dr. Rawl Andrews, MD specialized in Cardiology as well. Just as his father was loved and respected for his compassion for people and excellent bedside manners so I say of the son. 4) My point is this: Dr. Conrad Murray is to proud of his profession and skills to do harm to any human being. His integrity and sincerity is too solid. Money nor fame could ever break this man's pride and honor as a professional physician nor as a man. 5) If he was about money solely, I would have never met him. He came back to Acres Homes to continue the legacy of his father, Dr. Rawl Andrews. His gratitude and appreciation was always humbling to know and meet the people who knew his father. Like his father who established the Acres Homes Citizens Council, Dr. Murray has raised money and participated in the last two banquets and made them more successful and organized than before. 6) Although he has done major operations and lengthened the days of many who trusted in his care it was at a loss to him financially. His work has been charitable in every sense based on the cost of airfare from Las Vegas, Nevada to Houston, Texas, the cost of leasing a space for $7,000 a month not including the payroll for his employees. After understanding how his work was actually charity based on the number of patients and the cost of operations. 7) In the meantime I heard him say that he needed a less expensive location for his Houston patients in Acres Homes. After I made several possible places, I then asked Dr. Murray if he knew Dr. Armstrong? "Oh, yes" he said. Shortly after that conversation with Dr. Murray, my mother's appointment was scheduled at Dr. Armstrong's office as a temporary location, most likely. How now this lying ex nurse on Nightline's coverage of the connection between the Dr. Armstrong and Dr. Murray's office space? 8)Put me on Nightline, CNN, ABC or any other medium and I can vouch for Dr. Murray at any time on any day of the week. 8) Yes, I sympathize with the Jackson family and his fans as well. But when I heard who Michael's physician, I was extremely upset at the idea that Dr. Murray has been falsely accused. I don't blame Michael for hiring Dr. Murray to care for him. If my life depended on the care and responsibility of a physician, I too, would choose Dr. Murray. 9) Dr. Murray is a brilliant doctor, self-assured and as thorough as his staff and hospital nurses say that he is. I heard mentioned over and over again about Dr. Murray's thoroughness. If there was anyway to humanly save Michael Jackson from his sudden death, I know Dr Murray did everything possible to revive and sustain his life. 10) Dr. Murray has never lost a patient and he was not the origin of Michael's death. Dr. Murray would not break any rule of medicine and his practice not even his own flesh and blood depended upon it. If questioned, he would surely know how to answer, because THE TRUTH is engraned in his mind, body and soul. Can you imagined how Dr. Murray must have felt realzing that he could not resurrect the dead?
Love you Dr. Murray and I have no doubt about your innonce, not ever and not for one second.
July 8th, 2009 9:33 PM
well i think dr murray did administer the profonol...mj chef has a very incriminating interview and witnessed dr murray spending the nite 5 nites a week and carrying oxygen tanks out of the home..you need oxygen to administer the drug!!also no name on the profonol because its kept locked in a cabinet at hospitals!money can buy anything and i hope dr murray has lots of it to fight at his murder trial!!
July 11th, 2009 1:13 PM
I totally agree with mary on this one!!!
I believe dr murry gave michael jackson the propofol and didnt monitor him the way he should have and that is a crime of manslaughter,
Dr murry knew that drug was only to be used in a hospital but he went a head and used it and killed michael jackson in the process<
we love you michael!
rest in peace!!!
July 11th, 2009 4:20 PM
Michael Jackson's Live-In Doctor Conrad Murray charged with Involuntary Manslaughter?
Doctor Conrad Murray the live in Cardiac Physician who prescribed medication to the Pop Star should have known better to administer any type of drugs to someone who could suffer a cardiac arrest due to stress, eating habits and other aliments.
Charges need to be filed against Conrad Murray for irresponsible professional behavior that led to the eventual death of Michael Jackson.
This case once filed and if a conviction is granted by either a grand jury or judge, will send a clear message to celebrities shopping for drug doctors to think twice. And a message will be clear to drug dealer doctors to celebrities to think twice before administering medications for money..
Conrad Murray knew that Michael Jackson was deceased when he contacted 911. CPR on a bed? Come on Murray...you were scared because you knew you messed up. Now the world will know that Dr. Conrad Murray was negligent in his practice of medicine that led to the eventual death of a great entertainer to the world.
This case will also serve to help convict the doctors and those involved with the death of Anna N Smith.
The case against Dr. Conrad Murray will be the legal precedence case for all others and hopefully scare away all doctor drug dealers from the Celebs.
If not, they will face lengthy fines and prison terms for their crimes once found, and convicted.
A law needs to be written and passed in congress outlawing this type of behavior and practice by doctors who prey on the weakness of celebs and others that have drug problems who should be getting professional help. These drug doctors wish for the money and popularity they receive for being the drug dealers to the STARS!!
When Doctor Conrad Murray is convicted and sent to prison for 20 years, it will send a clear message to all others to be careful about giving bad advice and prescribing medicine that prolongs the sickness to anyone, including celebs. Doctors are supposed to heal the sick, right?
Hopefully Michael Jackson's death will not be entirely in vain. The new Michael Jackson Law about the rules that doctors should follow prescribing medicine should deter and hopefully seek out and convict those that are greedy and just do not care.
Michael, You are missed but will not be forgotten!
July 13th, 2009 11:12 PM
i feel instinctively something was way wrong!and this is very very sad for Michael and his mother and children .i cant understand how you are assigned to take care of someones health ,and not be responsible enough to administer the prper c.p.r.and how did he not know the exact address of Michaels residence?even when we hire babysitters we jot down vital info such as what the address is ,of where we are at!!something went very very wrong and Katherine Jackson found his behaviour odd.i really hope these drs.,get the discipline theydeserve ,they are greedy and dont care about peoples lives at all ,not all but some Drs.those drugs got to his home by someone somehwere ,and the truth will come out ,becuse Jehovahs name is involved in all of this too ,May his will take place asnd justice done,
July 22nd, 2009 1:49 AM
Dr Conrad Doesn't even know how to do CPR. That is basic for a Dr. He was getting paid $150,00o a month. Yes he killed him. He gave him a illegal drug and he is going to jail.
August 18th, 2009 6:45 AM
Well, in small doses I feel sorry for Dr Murray but if you call yourself a Professional then he should have acted Professionally. Because of this he is much to blame. I don't think he intentionally killed MJ, I do believe it to be involuntary manslaughter, after-all MJ was already an addict for these drugs which it appeared were administered in his home and not at a surgery. It could have been any doctor present but happened to be Dr Murray.
The law should, and I think it's time, struck off these doctors from ever practicing again. I cannot understand why they are still permitted to practice.
It's the same sort of thing that killed Elvis Presley.
August 18th, 2009 11:19 PM
no ones to blame but jackson himself .do not blame it on anyone else
September 15th, 2009 1:13 AM
He is not a Dr in my book he is a desperate gold digger and drug delear he took the joy away from human out of selffishness and negligence may god punish him.
October 12th, 2009 4:18 PM
Murray killed michael intentionaly investigation should be if he I'd paid any amount of money from unknown source michael was murdered for his catalouge.