Court allows Jackson's doctor's trial on TV

Court allows Jackson's doctor's trial on TV

MUMBAI: The Los Angeles Court has allowed the trial of Michael Jackson`s doctor Dr. Conrad Murray next month as long as they do not interfere with proceedings.

The Superior Court judge Michael Pastor also postponed the date of Dr. Murray`s trial by four days to 24 March when jury selection is expected to start. It is said that the trial is expected to last about six weeks.

Pastor said that he wanted the "absolute least intrusive placement" of a TV camera in the courtroom and sought detailed proposals from local news crews. He also blocked cameras from broadcasting jury selection.

If convicted, the doctor faces up to fours in prison. Involuntary manslaughter is defined as unintentional killing without malice and is a lesser charge than murder.

Murray, who was with Jackson at his home on 25 June, 2009, has admitted giving the 50-year-old singer the powerful anesthetic tablet as a sleep aid while he was rehearsing for a series of planned comeback concerts in London. Coroners ruled that Jacko‘s death was caused by an overdose of anesthetic tablet and a mix of sedatives.