Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's Doctor | featured news

The doctor who was convicted in the overdose death of Michael Jackson was sentenced to the maximum four years behind bars Tuesday in a finale to the tormented saga of the King of Pop. Dr. Conrad Murray sat stoically with his hands crossed as Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor repeatedly chastised him for what he called a "horrific violation of trust" while caring for Jackson.

Michael Jackson's last words were a plea for more propofol, "because that was the only thing" that would put him to sleep, Dr. Conrad Murray said in an interview aired on NBC's "Today" show Thursday.

A Los Angeles County Jail spokesperson has confirmed with CBS News' "The Early Show" that Conrad Murray was not placed on suicide watch hours after being convicted in Michael Jackson's death.

Michael Jackson's personal doctor was found guilty on Monday of involuntary manslaughter in the singer's death following a six-week trial that captivated Jackson fans around the world.

Jurors ended their first day of deliberations in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's personal doctor Friday without reaching ...

Closing arguments are set to begin Thursday morning in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray.

No testimony will be heard Monday in the trial of Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, who is accused of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the pop star's death.

Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor declined a request by California authorities to suspend the ability of Dr. Conrad Murray to practice medicine in the state.

The legal team representing Michael Jackson's doctor is preparing a defense that claims Jackson gave himself the fatal dose of the anesthetic Propofol, entertainment blog TMZ reported Sunday.

The doctor, Conrad Murray, provided Mr. Jackson with a powerful anesthetic that was ruled a major factor in his death.