Conrad Murray Gets Maximum Sentence of 4 Years for Death of Michael Jackson

Murray shortly after Pastor said he was to receive the maximum sentence allowable in this case (Screenshot)

Conrad Murray, the doctor deemed legally culpable for the involuntary manslaughter of pop icon Michael Jackson, has been sentenced to serve 4 years in prison, the maximum sentence permitted in such a case.

The ruling came from the bench of Judge Michael Pastor, who listened to remarks from the defense and the prosecution qualifying their wish for minimum or maximum punishment, respectively.

Pastor spoke of what he says was Murray's betrayal of trust of his patient, Jackson, and pointed to Murray's "failure of character." The judge called what Murray did in providing Jackson with propofol a "clear violation of the doctor-patient relationship," and that his behavior in the context of this case showed his actions were "undermining of the role and responsibility of the role health care professionals [...] perform in our society."

He later added: "This is an unacceptable, egregious serious of departures from the appropriate standard of care." Pastor said he felt Murray showed no remorse for his actions that led to the death of Jackson, and that he is, in fact, a danger to society.

Though the doctor is legally eligible for probation, Pastor ruled that Murray is not suitable for probation. Instead, Pastor ruled he would impose the maximum sentence in this case. Murray is to serve is term in the L.A. County Jail, and is subject to a number of fines and fees as outlined by the law and explained in court by Judge Pastor.

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By Lindsay William-Ross in News on November 29, 2011 9:59 AM 0 Comments

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Midnight Fapper

Did you hear McDoanlds is releasing a new ,,Michael Jackson" burger?

It's a 52 year old slab of meat between two 12 year old buns.

"Tim Osman"

Emblematic of many doctors today - just give out some drugs and move on to the next patient.

ANGRYGOD11

Considering Dr Murray had exactly one patient ( considered healthy enough to sing and dance in public), he isn't representative of anything in modern medicine.

bluecanary1

I wish. Kaiser is the freaking Ebenezer Scrooge of prescriptions.

dirty 30's

Really? My husband seems to think they just give out prescriptions like candy, but he used to goto the one in Walnut Creek *shrugs*

galacticcannibal

People do you remember Michael Jackson dangling his baby from a window while on a tour in Germany . I mean would a non drugged father do that. I think not . In my opinion M.J. was a daily druggie. The Doctor made the mistake of agreeing to M.J. demands . Dr. Murray should have walked away. That Judge sounded very opinionated and even biased in favor of the drug addict . M.J.

ANGRYGOD11

You clearly have no idea what you are babbling about. Propofol is prescription medication no competent doctor would administer for daily treatment of insomnia because its just a matter of time until it kills the patient. Dr Murray ordered it, administered it and failed to notify the EMTs coming to the house what was going on.

galacticcannibal

Long before Dr.Murray came on the scene . M.J. was in a compulsive behavior for daily use of drugs , that's an addiction. And with his vast wealth could by pass all laws to get those drugs. Like I said Dr. Murray came on the scene very late in the drug addictive life of M.J.