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Los Angeles court jury found Michael Jackson doctor guilty

07 November 2011 23:31 (UTC +04:00)

Baku-APA. A Los Angeles Superior Court jury on Monday found pop superstar Michael Jackson’s personal physician Conrad Murray guilty in the singer’s Propofol-induced death, while the trial wrapped up on Monday afternoon, APA reports quoting Xinhua.

Murray, who was little bit shocked by the decision, was handcuffed after the verdict was read and was immediately remanded to custody in county jail.

Murray has been ordered jailed without bail pending his sentencing on Nov. 29.

At the conclusion of the six-week trial, the seven-man, five- woman jury read the long-expected verdict, which found Murray guilty of one count of involuntary manslaughter charge for Jackson ’s June 25, 2009 death.

Murray, who faces up to four years in prison, remained stone- faced as the verdict was announced, showing no visible reaction.

The jury deliberated for about eight and a half hours before reaching a verdict.

When the verdict was announced, some cries of "Yes" could be heard from the courtroom audience. Jackson fans could also been seen jubilated when the news was spread outside the courthouse.

Jackson’s parent’s, Katherine and Joe, were among those in the audience, along with his brother Jermaine and sister LaToya. Kathrine kissed Walgren on the cheek. Other Jackson family members also kissed prosecutors.

In addition, 24 fans and 20 media members, as well as others, presented when the verdict was read.

Droves of fans gathering outside the downtown courthouse elated by the news. One man, who asked not be named, said this is the victory to Jackson and his family. Murray is guilty because he failed to call 911, this is "a negligence for a doctor."

Another Jackson fan said that he could not be "happier."