Michael Jackson Doctor Charged, Pleads Not Guilty To Involuntary Manslaughter

Michael Jackson’s doctor has pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer’s death.

Dr Conrad Murray entered his plea during a short court hearing in Los Angeles earlier today (February 8).

A judge must now decide if the case is to go to trial. If found guilty, Dr Murray faces up to four years in prison.

He has been bailed for $75,000 - a quarter of the sum prosecutors originally requested.

Jackson died in Los Angeles on June 25, aged 50. An autopsy ruled his death as homicide "due to lethal levels of propofol".

Dr Murray told police he had been administering the drug to help the singer sleep, according to an affidavit.

But he has denied any criminal wrongdoing.

Dr Murray had been hired as the singer’s personal physician ahead of his ill-fated comeback gigs in London.

(by Jason Gregory)

 Michael Jackson's Neverland Home To Be Recreated In Las Vegas (28.04.2011)

 Diana Ross 'Confirmed As Michael Jackson Children's Guardian' (28.04.2011)

 Michael Jackson Naked Death Photos To Be Shown At Trial (23.04.2011)

 Liam Gallagher: Michael Jackson Statue Is 'Ridiculous' (23.04.2011)

 Michael Jackson Heal The World Lawsuit Resolved (20.04.2011)

 Michael Jackson Doctor 'Distracted By Love Triangle' (15.04.2011)

 Mohamed Al Fayed Offered Role In Michael Jackson Musical (14.04.2011)

 Michael Jackson Autopsy Photos Too Gruesome For Dr Murray Trial (08.04.2011)

 Michael Jackson 'Committed Suicide' Over Financial Troubles (07.04.2011)

 Justin Bieber Beats Michael Jackson's Box-Office Record (21.03.2011)

 Michael Jackson's Doctor To Claim Singer Killed Himself (18.03.2011)