Monday, November 7, 2011

Doctor Arrested for "Involuntary Manslaughter"

More than two years ago, the pop star Michael Jackson passed away. It was not until Monday, November 7th, that a verdict was reached. It was ruled by the court that Mr. Murray, Jackson's doctor, had been practicing reckless medical treatment. He apparently "used anaesthetic propofol without adequate safeguards" which was the cause for death in this case. It was reported that this anesthetic was given to Jackson to help him cope with insomnia. His lack of sleep was interfering with his ability to perform live concerts, which gives reason to the large amounts of sedatives and anesthetics he was taking. During the trial, Murray claimed to have given Jackson less anesthetic on the day of Jackson's death than on previous days. One proposed scenario depicted Jackson treating himself with the medication, causing his own death, a theory the jury rejected.

thehindu.com

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