Conrad Murray Asks For Freedom, Prosecutors Say He's 'A Danger To The Community'

Dr. Conrad Murray in court, moments before the verdict of "guilty" was read (Screenshot)

Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's former personal physician, has requested to be freed from jail while he appeals his involuntary manslaughter conviction. The request was filed January 27, and prosecutors are hardly convinced that Murray will not flee, calling him "a danger to the community."

Sentenced to four years in county jail on November 29, Murray was found guilty in the case against him for his role in Jackson's 2009 death. In Murray's declaration, he notes that his appeal "will take well over a year before an opinion is rendered," according to CNS, and explains that he is aware he must serve the remainder of his sentence if his appeal is unsuccessful.

Deputy District Attorneys David Walgren and Deborah Brazil wrote in a court filing, "The evidence does not support a finding that the defendant is not likely to flee." They added, "Instead there is complete uncertainty as to whether the defendant would remain within the jurisdiction pending appeal or whether he would flee in order to avoid further proceedings and consequences related to his felony conviction." The prosecutors also mentioned that Murray has "exhibited absolutely no sense of remorse or personal responsibility for his reckless and criminal conduct that directly caused Michael Jackson's death."

Murray's declaration states that he would live with Nicole Alvarez and the couple's two-year-old son and comply with any court-ordered conditions, like electronic monitoring. He also noted he would seek employment to support his children.

A hearing is scheduled for 8:30am Friday before L.A. Superior Court Court Judge Michael Pastor, who sentenced Murray in November.