All posts containing the tag: "Dr.ConradMurray"
Posted Mar 1st 2010 2:56PM by TMZ Staff
Michael Jackson received the fatal dose of Propofol through an IV in his leg, and law enforcement believes Dr. Conrad Murray may have tried covering it up ... this according to law enforcement sources and an anesthesiologist who reviewed the case.
Dr. Murray told cops he administered only a very small amount of Propofol -- 2.5ml shortly before Jackson died. But Dr. John Dombrowski, a noted anesthesiologist and member of the board of the American Society of Anesthesiologists who reviewed the file, tells TMZ that 2.5ml couldn't put Jackson to sleep, much less kill him. Indeed, the Coroner's report notes the level of Propofol found in Jackson's body was equivalent to that found during "general anesthesia for major surgery."
A small, empty, 20ml bottle of Propofol was found in the bedroom, but there was a secret compartment in a nearby closet that could be the key to the prosecution's case. Several days after Jackson's death, law enforcement found numerous bottles of Propofol in that closet, including a large, empty, 100ml bottle with a large tear in the rubber stopper.
Click here... it's not over yet
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: cause of death, CauseOfDeath, cops, cover-up, coverup, death, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, homicide, iv, lapd, law enforcement, LawEnforcement, manslaughter, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, od, overdose, propofol, spike
Posted Feb 19th 2010 11:30AM by TMZ Staff
The chef who was in Michael Jackson's home the day he died has filed a creditor's claim against the estate ... TMZ has learned.
Kai Chase -- through her company Kai Chase Incorporated -- has filed an $8,000 claim against the estate, alleging she got stiffed during two pay periods -- $4,000 for the period June 2 - June 10, and $4,000 for the period June 10 - June 25.
Chase has gone public since Michael Jackson's death, saying the morning the singer died she thought it was weird that Dr. Conrad Murray didn't come downstairs at his normal time in the AM.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson
Tags: chef, creditors claim, CreditorsClaim, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, estate, kai chase, KaiChase, michael Jackson, michael jackson estate, MichaelJackson, MichaelJacksonEstate
Posted Feb 16th 2010 4:42PM by TMZ Staff
Minutes before Dr. Conrad Murray realized Michael Jackson was in deep distress, he left a voicemail for a patient about his heart scan.
News of the World published the voicemail, in which Dr. Murray informed Bob Russell about his heart scan.
Dr. Murray left the voicemail at 11:54 AM.
TMZ broke the true timeline story -- that Dr. Murray called his girlfriend from Houston at 12:03 PM the day Jackson died -- 9 minutes after he left the voicemail for Russell.
Sources tell TMZ the girlfriend told cops ... approximately 5 minutes into the call, Dr. Murray abruptly dropped the phone and she then heard him administering CPR. Dr. Murray never came back to the phone and the call ended at 12:13 PM.
Jackson's bodyguard called 911 at 12:21 PM, approximately 13 minutes after Dr. Murray dropped the phone.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson
Tags: bob russell, BobRussell, conrad murray, ConradMurray, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, mihcael jackson, MihcaelJackson, news of the world, NewsOfTheWorld, voicemail
Posted Feb 12th 2010 3:20PM by TMZ Staff
Dr. Conrad Murray is still treating patients at his Las Vegas office -- and according to The Doc, they're all pretty happy to see him.
Doc Murray strolled into work today, where he nodded when a photog asked if he was happy to be back.
As we previously reported, Murray -- who's facing an involuntary manslaughter charge in the death of Michael Jackson -- is prohibited from administering powerful anesthetics as a condition of his bail.
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Michael Jackson
Tags: dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, involuntary manslaughter, InvoluntaryManslaughter, las vegas, LasVegas, michael jackson, MichaelJackson
Posted Feb 11th 2010 6:14AM by TMZ Staff
One involuntary manslaughter charge later ... and Dr. Conrad Murray's patients in Las Vegas still can't wait to put their lives in his hands.
One of his patients -- Marietta Lewis -- claims Dr. Murray is responsible for saving her life, and she told us, "I made sure to call and have my name added to his patient wait list, so that when he comes back, I will still be under his care."
Well he's back ... Dr. Murray was photographed going into his Las Vegas office yesterday, just two days after he was freed on $75,000 bail.
We also spoke with Robert Day, who said he called Dr. Murray's office on Monday -- the day he pled not guilty in the Michael Jackson death case -- to schedule an appointment for today.
Luckily for them, Propofol injections are not an option -- because as part of the terms of Dr. Murray's freedom, he isn't allowed to administer anyone with powerful anesthetics.
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: Dr. Conrad Murray, Dr.ConradMurray, Involuntary manslaughter, InvoluntaryManslaughter, Micheal Jackson, MichealJackson
Posted Feb 10th 2010 12:50PM by TMZ Staff
One of the members of Dr. Conrad Murray's legal team says he's not concerned about the possibility of a downtown L.A. jury dominated by African Americans, because "Dr. Murray is as much of an inspiration as Michael Jackson was."
J. Michael Flanagan tells TMZ Dr. Murray is a man of "humble means who became very successful" and a jury will appreciate that.
Flanagan also told us the defense team has received a summary of the official investigation, but he says the L.A. County District Attorney's Office has informed Murray's lawyers it will take several weeks before the D.A. gives them a copy of the full file.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: african american, AfricanAmerican, district attorney, DistrictAttorney, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, inspirational, involuntary manslaughter, InvoluntaryManslaughter, jury, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, prosecution
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 6:04PM 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 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.
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 1:25PM by TMZ Staff
Dr. Conrad Murray was arraigned today on involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Michael Jackson and plead not guilty.
Katherine, Joe, Tito, Jermaine and Randy Jackson watched as Dr. Murray entered his plea.
Dr. Murray voluntarily surrendered in court. If convicted, Dr. Murray faces a maximum of 4 years in prison.
More parts to follow ...
Click here... it's not over yet
Tags: arraignment, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, felony, involuntary manslaughter, InvoluntaryManslaughter, manslaughter, mIchael jackson, MichaelJackson
Posted Feb 8th 2010 10:05AM by TMZ Staff
Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, will plead not guilty Monday morning when he is arraigned on involuntary manslaughter charges ... sources tell TMZ.
We're told the plan is for Dr. Murray to arrive at the courthouse 20 - 30 minutes before the arraignment -- which sources tell us will be at 1:30 PM PT. He will surrender voluntarily.
Law enforcement sources tell us 20 L.A. County Sheriff's deputies will be at the courthouse, some of whom will be evident and some who will not. We're told the Sheriff's Department has had its security plan in place for a while, in part because of crowd control concerns and partly because of security issues surrounding Dr. Murray.
We're told there is a concern about Dr. Murray's safety because of intense feeling on the part of some Michael Jackson fans that Dr. Murray killed the singer.
As we first reported, Dr. Murray will be accompanied by a bail bondsman who will post bail -- expected to be $25,000.
Our sources say Dr. Murray will not waive his right to a preliminary hearing.
Following arraignment and booking, we're told Dr. Murray will leave L.A. and go either to Las Vegas or Houston.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: arraignment, court, courthouse, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, involuntary manslaughter, InvoluntaryManslaughter, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, not guilty, NotGuilty, plea, plead, preliminary hearing, PreliminaryHearing, security, surrender
Posted Feb 5th 2010 8:11AM by TMZ Staff
The scheduled arraignment Friday for Dr. Conrad Murray in the death of Michael Jackson will not take place as scheduled because of the feud between the L.A. County D.A. and the LAPD over Dr. Murray's surrender.
As we first reported, the LAPD was bent out of shape -- and that is an understatement -- because the D.A. had kept cops in the dark and had been working with Dr. Murray's lawyers to arrange a voluntary surrender in court at the time of the arraignment.
The plan as of Thursday afternoon: Dr. Murray's lawyers would drive him to the L.A. County Sheriff's Office at the Airport Courthouse in L.A. at 5:30 AM Friday, along with a bail bondsman. Dr. Murray would be booked, post bail and then walk into court without handcuffs or chains.
We're told the LAPD so vehemently objected to the plan ... the D.A. finally backed off. The LAPD wants to arrest Dr. Murray, book him and bring him into court in handcuffs and/or chains -- something that is fairly standard in homicide cases.
The plan has fallen apart and we're told ... as of now ... there will be no arraignment tomorrow.
It's starting out shaky, folks.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: charged, d.a., death investigation, DeathInvestigation, district attorney, DistrictAttorney, dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, involuntary manslaughter, InvoluntaryManslaughter, l.a. county d.a., L.a.CountyD.a., lapd, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, propofol
Posted Feb 5th 2010 6:30AM by TMZ Staff
Jimmy Kimmel clearly doesn't think a maximum 4-year jail stint for involuntary manslaughter is punishment enough for Dr. Conrad Murray -- because last night, he told paps Michael Jackson's doc "should kill himself."
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: dr. conrad murray, Dr.ConradMurray, jimmy kimmel, JimmyKimmel, michael jackson, MichaelJackson
