Conrad Murray's Mugshot
Conrad Murray was just sentenced to the Maximum of four years of imprisonment.
Among those at the sentencing on Tuesday was Michael Jackson's mom Katherine , brothers Jermaine and Randy and sisters Rebbie and La Toya , as well as family friend Kathy Hilton .
Before the sentencing the Jackson family's attorney , Brian Panis , read a heartfelt statement on behalf of the singer's parents , siblings and children . The prosecution then argued strenuosly against sentencing Murray to probation , which the defense had fought for .
"Prison is warranted," said the prosecution . and asked for the maximum of 4 years . The prosecution also asked for restitution for Jackson's lost wages and earning , amounting to $100 million.
"We do not agree with the prosecution that this is a tragedy ," said the defense , but he is "not a danger to the community." Pior to Jackson's death , Murray "never committed a crime," stressed the defense , which went on th say that whatever he does , for the rest of his life he'll always be "known as the man who killed Michael Jackson."
Still , the defense felt Murray should not serve this time , and that he "can do things on probation for the community ."
The judge began by saying it's "difficult" to impose a sentence , especially when one has discretion . That said , the judge felt Murray practiced a pattern of "deceit" which included lying to law enforcement and medical personel .
The judge went on to say he believe Murray taped Jackson's slurred speech as an "insurance policy" to be used against the singer should the two part ways . The judge used Murray's documentry to show there was no remorse either on the doctor's part . The judge continually slammed Murray , saying , "He remains "dangerous" and I think Dr. Murray is so reckless ... that I believe he is a danger ti the community."
"You can't have probation when there isn't an acknowledgement of rehabitation," said the judge who denied Murray probation , and sentenced the doctor to the maximum of four years behind bars at the L.A. County Jail.
The issue of restitution will be addressed at a later date.
On November 7 , after a six weeks-long trial that included testimony from 49 witness and hundreds of pieces of evidence , Murry was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson .
Do you agree with the sentencing ?
Just a thought on what the judge said ... "Murray had absolutely no sense of remose , no sense of fault and Murray is offended by his patient dying !" So true !
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