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MSNBC to Air Documentary “Michael Jackson and the Doctor” Four Days After Guilty Verdict

November 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

MSNBC to air “Michael Jackson and the Doctor” chronicling Conrad Murray’s relationship with the late pop star, just four days after a guilty verdict.

SHAMEFUL:  MSNBC will air “Michael Jackson and the Doctor” at 10 p.m. Friday EST, just four days after he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the pop singer’s death. This is a disgrace to the late singer and his family. This is all about money. The program will chronicle the trial from the points of view of Conrad Murray and his defense team, essentially giving “an exclusive look into the past two years of Murray’s life.” Yuk.

Murray will reveal personal details of his relationship with Jackson, his role within the singer’s family life, the intense pressures that Jackson felt leading up to his tour and what happened the day Jackson died.

The doc, directed by Tom Roberts, is from October Films, which spent two years with Murray and his defense team. It also will take viewers behind the closed-door meetings with Murray’s attorneys.

“Michael Jackson and the Doctor“ is an October Films and What’s It All About? Productions co-production in association with MSNBC.

Zodiak Rights controls worldwide distribution rights to the documentary and has already secured pre-sales with broadcasters around the world, including Channel 4 in the U.K. and Nine Network in Australia. Source

I know Conrad Murray will need money for his legal bills, but this is a bit much and MSNBC is just in it for ratings and money. This won’t be a ratings bonzana as they believe. There are a lot of people who abhor Conrad Murray and the fact that he enabled a known drug addict to the point of death. Murray, who was remanded to custody without bail, will be sentenced on November 29 at 8:30 a.m. PST. If the prosecutors have their way, he will not be spending a brief incarceration in a county jail, but in a state penitentiary.

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Conrad Murray Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter in Death of Michael Jackson

November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Conrad Murray Guilty of Involuntary Manslaughter in Death of Michael Jackson.

Dr. Conrad Murray found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson. The judge socked it to him by remanding him into custody until sentencing. While I believe that Michael Jackson played a role in his own demise, the doctor was the professional who should have stood up to his wishes for propofol and said no. Instead, he let money and prestige cloud his judgment. He will no longer be able to practice medicine in any state.

 

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Jurors Reach Verdict in Manslaughter Trial of Michael Jackson’s Doctor Conrad Murray

November 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

BREAKING NEWS: Jurors have reached a verdict in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray. The verdict will be announced in two hours, at 4 p.m. EST.

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Prosecutors Display Photo of a Deceased Michael Jackson on Gurney During Opening Statements

September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

I know “shock and awe” often works well for prosecutors trying murder cases, but dang, did they have to show the jury a photo of a deceased Michael Jackson lying on a gurney during their opening arguments in the manslaughter case against Dr. Conrad Murray? I have never heard of anyone using anesthesia as a cure for insomnia. If you ask me, Michael Jackson was asking for trouble when he embarked down the dangerous road of using such powerful drugs to get some sleep. The doctors who introduced and injected him with these drugs all deserve to be behind bars. Still, he shares some blame in his death.

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Chris Brown’s Tribute to Michael Jackson

June 28, 2010 By Leave a Comment

I was watching the BET Awards, this evening and noted that R& B artist Chris Brown was granted the honor of paying tribute Pop Icon, Michael Jackson. If I were to choose someone who personifies what Jackson stood for, I don’t think Brown is the right choice. A year ago, we watched in shock as photos of his girlfriend, Rihanna’s face appeared, bloodied and beaten. Michael Jackson was a pure non-violent person. I would think the Jackson family would not want his legacy sullied by Chris’ recent forays with the law. It was in bad taste. Whilst his performance was lackluster, and even at times appeared emotional, I am not sure if the emotion was directed at ‘the man in the mirror’.

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Oprah Winfrey Gets Approval from City of Chicago to Close Magnificent Mile for Taping, Mayor Daley Comes Under Fire

September 2, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Oprah Winfrey has shown how far her influence reaches in Chicago. Some folks are up in arms over the Mayor Richard Daley and the city of Chicago have agreed to allow the talk-show queen to shut down a significant stretch of the Magnificent Mile next week for the kickoff of her 24th season. According to the Chicago Sun Times, plans call for Michigan Avenue to be closed to vehicular traffic from Wacker Drive to Ohio Street for more than two days — from 12:01 a.m. Monday to 5 a.m. Wednesday. The hourlong show will be taped at 5 p.m. Tuesday at a temporary stage to be built near the Michigan Avenue Bridge. The taping is free and open to the public.

Some shoppers and businesses only the Mag Mile are upset that Ms. Winfrey was allowed to close off the famous strip for so long. I find it hard to believe that this won’t be good for the city. Oprah Winfrey has more than star power. For example, there is a Gap clothing store nearby. I am sure that they will get some more business from all those people coming to the taping. The only problem I expect would be for drivers and public transit riders. The Chicago Transit Authority is telling commuters to use alternative routes.

Mayor Daley said any inconvenience is worth it and that motorists and commuters will understand. He said Winfrey’s taping great publicity for the city and an event that will create jobs. At least this isn’t a free meal as in the case of the Michael Jackson memorial service. The show will reimburse Chicago for any costs incurred. Well, almost everything — sanitation isn’t included. Of course, you can’t please everyone. There are many who have taken offense to what Ms. Winfrey is doing, for all the wrong reasons.

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Prince Michael Malahi Jet Jackson, 24, Claims to be Long Lost Love Child of the Late Michael Jackson

August 27, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Brace yourselves. Another Michael Jackson love child has surfaced. Prince Michael Malahi Jet Jackson, 24, has come forward this week claiming to to be a long lost love child of Michael Jackson ahd his attorney, LaRue Grim claims he isn’t motivated by money. You will recall there was a lot of news swirling around the paternity of Omer Bhatti recently.

“Malachi has been told his entire life that he is Michael Jackson’s son. His primary goal is to have closure on whether or not Michael was his father, and he wants a DNA test to prove it. Prince Michael Malachi Jet Jackson, who goes by Malachi, turns 25 in September, and is currently enrolled in “a special needs college at an undisclosed location.”

Grim says Malachi’s mother, Zerline Lavette Dixon, had trouble with drugs so Malachi’s grandmother raised him. But, you know who his long-lost dad is. “Malachi looks exactly like Michael Jackson,” Grim added. Really, which version of Michael Jackson does he resemble?”I’m seeking a DNA test and I’m very concerned that it be reliable and that no one slips in DNA from a stranger. Malachi never met Michael … from what I understand Michael Jackson was very private about his personal life.” The attorney was asked about the alleged relationshipbetween Zerline and Michael, and the response was: “I don’t know about that now. I’m gathering that information.”

According to Grim, back in the 1980s Zerline was a fashion designer and had a fashion line under the company name of Michael Jackson.”Michael seemed to be a very smart businessman. I don’t think he would have let anybody run a company with his name on it without his approval.” Funny, isn’t Michael Jackson the same person who, according to Mark Lester, asked him to donate sperm because of his own idiosyncrasies? This is nothing but hogwash.

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"Lethal Levels" of Anesthetic Propofol Killed Singer Michael Jackson, Death Ruled a Homicide by LA Coroner

August 24, 2009 By Leave a Comment

It is a sad commentary that Michael Jackson led such a tormented life. The fallout from his death continues. According to a search warrant obtained by the Los Angeles Times, the late singer had lethal levels of Propofol in his system when he died. The report states that Dr. Conrad Murray told cops he had been treating Jackson for six weeks for insomnia and giving him 50 milligrams of Propofol every night through an IV. He also told the cops that he feared Jackson was getting addicted so he reduced the dosage to 25 mg and reportedly mixed it with two other sedatives — lorazepam and midazolam. On June 23, two days before Jackson’s death, he reportedly administered those two medications and withheld the propofol. Michael Jackson was murdered and those doctors who fed him such dangerous drugs should be brought to justice and their medical licenses should be revoked immediately.

On the morning Jackson died, Murray tried to induce sleep without using propofol, according to the affidavit. He said he gave Jackson valium at 1:30 a.m. When that didn’t work, he said, he injected lorazepam intravenously at 2 a.m. At 3 a.m., when Jackson was still awake, Murray administered midazolam. Over the next few hours, Murray said he gave Jackson various drugs. Then at 10:40 a.m., Murray administered 25 milligrams of propofol after Jackson repeatedly demanded the drug, according to the court records.

Although Murray acknowledged to police that he administered propofol, authorities said they could find no evidence that he had purchased, ordered or obtained the medication under his medical license or Drug Enforcement Administration tracking number. However, police detectives saw about eight bottles of propofol in the house along with other vials and pills that had been prescribed to Jackson by Dr. Murray, Dr. Arnold Klein and Dr. Allan Metzger.

Other drugs that were confiscated in the search included valium, tamsulosin, lorazepam, temazepam, clonazepam, trazodone and tizanidine. They also found propofol in Murray’s medical bag. Murray told detectives that he was not the first doctor to administer the powerful anesthetic to Jackson.

Murray said he noticed injection marks on Jackson’s hands and feet. When he asked Jackson about them, the pop star told him he had been given a “cocktail” to help him. In addition to Murray, authorities subpoenaed medical records from Dr. Arnold Klein, Dr. Allan Metzger and Dr. David Adams, the affidavit states. They also asked for medical records from Dr. David Slavitt, who conducted the independent medical examination of Jackson for Anschuntz Entertainment Group, Dr. Randy Rosen and nurse practitioner Cherilyn Lee. They also subpoenaed records from Dr. Mark Tadrissi, who stored medical records with Adams.

Jackson’s doctor told authorities he left Jackson’s bedside for no more than two minutes before returning to find the pop star not breathing. Jackson reportedly fell asleep at 10:40 a.m. Source: LA Times

This is, indeed, a very sad end to a life that had an impact on so many people across this world. I don’t want to blame his family for his downfall, but I have to wonder if they couldn’t have done more to help Michael Jackson, rather than use him as their meal ticket. It is equally amazing that Dr. Arnold Klein said on the Larry King Show that he repeatedly told Michael Jackson that propofol was a dangerous drug, but it seems that there is some evidence that he clearly knew more than he professed. Dr. Murray had no business administering such dangerous drugs when he clearly did not possess the expertise to do so.

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City of Gary, Ind. Paid $5,000 in Airfare for Joe Jackson, Seven Others to Attend Tribute for the Late Michael Jackson

August 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Once again, Joe Jackson, the father of the late Michael Jackson, has shown that he has no class. Rudy Clay, the mayor of Gary, Indiana, said his cash-strapped city paid $5,000 to fly Joe Jackson and seven other people out from Los Angeles to attend a memorial for his son in July. It seems like Joe Jackson, Latoya Jackson and Jermaine Jackson just won’t go away and grieve in private like the rest of the family.

While city money helped pay to fly Jackson, the musical group the Chi-Lites and security from Los Angeles to O’Hare International Airport in Chicago, Clay said donations already made or promised to the city will cover all of the memorial’s expenses.

He said Gary is currently about $2,000 short of breaking even on the memorial’s costs, though he could not provide the total cost for the tribute held at a minor league baseball park.

Clay said Joe Jackson never asked for help to pay for the trip to the city he moved his family away from in 1969 after the Jackson 5 recorded their first album.

Instead, Clay said he offered to pay airfare for Jackson as well as the Chi-Lites so that the group, whose lead singer Marshall Thompson is launching a new record label with Jackson, could accompany the Jackson family patriarch. Source: Breitbart

The last thing this city needed to spend its scarce resources on was a trip for Joe Jackson and his “posse” to visit Gary. I am appalled at the mayor for making such an offer, but not surprised that Joe Jackson, who shamelessly plugged a new record label on the red carpet at the BET Awards days after his son’s death, would even accept such an offer. Sorry, but that $5,000 could have been used to service some of the needs of the city.

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Debbie Rowe, Katherine Jackson Reach Settlement Agreement in Custody Case for the Two Children she had with Michael Jackson

July 30, 2009 By Leave a Comment

Debbie Rowe has settled her custody issues over Michael Jackson’s children and it doesn’t involve a single penny, but it does call for a psychologist for her kids. According to TMZ, Rowe reached the agreement with Katherine Jackson and it is subject to approval by the judge.

Rowe will get visitation of the two children she had with Michael. She wants and will get a psychologist who will visit the children and help them adjust to her being in their lives on a meaningful basis.

Rowe will maintain her parental rights. The agreement says Rowe has no parental rights to Blanket, Jackson’s youngest child.

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