Conrad Murray Will Not Testify

Dr. Conrad Murray, singer Michael Jackson’s personal physician, appears in Los Angeles Superior Court where Murray pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star’s 2009 death. (AP Photo/Irfan Khan, File)

Conrad Murray has decided to not take the stand in his own defense. The involuntary manslaughter case against Murray is investigating the death of the doctor's late patient, Michael Jackson.

After the judge informed Murray of his constitutional rights to testify or to not testify, Murray announced today that he will not testify, reports ABC 7.

The courtroom is asked to not draw any adverse inference from Murray's decision.

Murray's story was indirectly told to jurors when his interviews with police were played for the courtroom earlier in the trial.

Currently tackling day 22, the trial is nearing its end. The defense has rested its case, and the evidence phase should wrap today.

Reports say that the prosecution has proven its case well. The question is whether or not they have proven that Murray was grossly negligent in his care of Jackson.

If convicted, Murray faces up to four years in prison.

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