Conrad Murray Gets Maximum Sentence In Michael Jackson Trial
Conrad Murray was just given the maximum sentence for the role he played in the death of Michael Jackson. The 58-year-old cardiologist was sentenced to four years behind bars. Prosecutors also want Murray to pay restitution to Michael Jackson’s three children – Prince, Paris and Blanket – including the $1.8 million cost of Jackson’s funeral. Source: CBS News
My first thought in all of this was: “Holy Crap! Michael Jackson’s funereal cost $1.8 million!!!”
My second thought was: “Oh, wait… it was MICHAEL JACKSON’S funereal. Yeah, that sounds about right.”
And Murray is guilty. So he should pay. Although he probably won’t. Because he’s broke. He was in deep debt when he agreed to serve as Jackson’s personal physician (for $150,000 A MONTH!) and Jackson died before Murray received any money. He might also serve only half of the four years due to overcrowding in California jails.
So, just to sum up… Conrad Murray was a doctor in huge debt. He agreed to be Michael Jackson’s personal doctor for $150,000 month. He administered propofol - a powerful anesthetic that is supposed to be used in hospital settings and has never been approved for sleep treatments – to treat Jackson’s chronic insomnia at home. One day, Murray gave Jackson the drug… and then left the room. And Michael Jackson died.
I guess this is why most drug dealers insist on the money upfront.
