The LAPD will present the case against Dr. Conrad Murray, the sole suspect in the June 25 death of Michael Jackson, to the L.A. County D.A.'s office next week.
LAPD detectives planned to wrap up their exhaustive homicide investigation and present the case by the second week in October. They remain on schedule.
Authorities are waiting on some written evaluations by medical professionals who reviewed evidence surrounding Jackson's death of a suspected overdose.
Law enforcement sources say the medical reports are finally in and the LAPD plans to formally present the case to the D.A.'s office at some point next week.
After that, the D.A. will determine whether to file charges and what kind.
Conrad Murray was Michael Jackson's personal doctor at the time of his death.
Prosecutors have been working with the LAPD for months now, so it's not as if the evidence will be a surprise. Sources say Dr. Murray remains the sole target.
A law enforcement source says there's a "70/30 chance" the D.A. will take the case to the L.A. County Grand Jury rather than charge Dr. Conrad Murray directly.
Murray's girlfriend, Nicole Alvarez, is expected to testify.
The source says this could be a complicated case - obviously - and the very lengthy preliminary hearing that could ensue wouldn't have much upside for prosecutors.
A grand jury indictment would prolong the process, as it would have to be seated and evidence presented, but it would be easy to get and avoids a hearing.
Stay tuned ...
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23 Comments
October 7th, 2009 10:24 AM
Its time Dr's are held responsible for just handing out pain killer and drugs. Too many American's are addicted to these drugs and it is just way to easy for people to get them. He needs to be made an example of!
October 7th, 2009 10:25 AM
Ultimately, Dr.Murphy was responsible for his M.D. Regardless of whether MJ wanted the drugs, demanded the drugs, or needed the drugs, Murphy is the person in charge and he had the power each and every time to say No. He didn't. He'll be punished.
October 7th, 2009 11:16 AM
I agree with @KSmithGray.
October 7th, 2009 11:22 AM
i agree as well. no matter how much mj wanted them he should have been givin it. its just sad.
October 7th, 2009 12:41 PM
Murray will def be held responsible...i see him copping a plea in the future...slap on the wrist
October 7th, 2009 2:34 PM
I think that Dr. Murray is at fault for his death but now soley. Michael was hooked to the meds, but it was the Dr. responablity to make sure that he was monitored when he was giving the drug. So it still rest totally on the Dr. No body put a gun to he head to give it to Michael. Other than his adiction Michael was in good health. That is sad and those kids now have to grow up with out their father..
October 7th, 2009 4:40 PM
No matter what Michael wanted, as others have said here, Dr.Murray was negligent in the administering of a substance that is prohibited for use outside a Surgical Center or Hospital. Actually there were two medications that fit that description that Dr.M gave Michael that morning by his own admission. Then knowing full well that Michael was "UNDER" he left him for what is not the 3 minute pee break he said he took, but the 20-25 minutes that is accounted for in his second statement. Dr.Klein will also be charged as an accomplis, as will the girlfriend for being the go between for the shipments of the Diprivan and other meds. Fedx has records, and she knew what was going on over at MJs at night. So..there ya go..shes involved too. But the big thing is this. IF SOMEONE ESPECIALLY DR.MURRAY DOES NOT STAND TRIAL, IF HE IS SOMEHOW NOT HELD ACCOUNTABLE....THINGS WILL NOT GO WELL FOR THE AUTHORITIES IN LA. They should really do their best, and I have every confidence that they are, Thats what has taken so long. Now that we know that MJ was in "good health" and now he is DEAD...LaToya doesnt look like such a screw ball does she? She is RIGHT that Michael was murdered, and the BUTLER DIDNT DO IT. THE LIVE IN DOCTOR DID. Slap the cuffs on him and call him gonner!
October 7th, 2009 6:27 PM
Murray should definitely be held responsible for Jacksons death. He took advantage of a sick man and exploited him for money.
October 7th, 2009 9:01 PM
This doctor was an exessively over paid, trusted, irresponsible man who should pay for his mistake. His license should he revoked and he needs to be sentenced for a very long time. His negligence costed his family and fans a liftime of distress and sorrow. In overall good health, Michael was a caring, giving, and fun loving father, brother, son and human being. How dare he be taken from the world so suddenly. He had too many corrupt people around him. But, money buys alot of things....
October 7th, 2009 11:31 PM
i can't believe this is still going on