Lawyers in the Jackson doctor trial to discuss TV coverage plans
TV coverage plans among the issues to be discussed by prosecution and defense lawyers in Jackson doctor hearing, Tuesday
Lawyers in the trial of the doctor implicated in Michael’s Jackson’s death are set to meet in a hearing Tuesday to discuss plans for TV coverage and other issues before the formal trial next month.
The Associated Press said that the hearing was set to evaluate the plans for TV coverage. They are also expected to talk about issues related to jury questionnaires and the contexts surrounding the discovery of evidences that will be presented in court when the trial begins on March 24.
Dr. Conrad Murray is facing involuntary manslaughter following Jackson’s death on June 25, 2009. Murray has entered a not guilty plea after being implicated to have a hand in the singer’s death reportedly due to overdose.
Murray’s legal team has maintained the doctor’s innocence on the case, claiming that the medical practitioner did not do anything to cause the singer’s death. Murray is one of the last persons who were with Jackson on the day he died.
The prosecutors asserted that Murray was negligent of his duties in administering the anesthetic. As indicated in autopsy reports, Jackson died of an overdose of an anesthetic, mixed with other sedatives.
Murray’s trial in March is expected to run for six weeks.