Propofol, the drug that killed Michael Jackson, will now be used to execute death row inmates in Missouri, reports the New York Post. The drug made headlines in June of 2009 when it was discovered that a lethal dose of it caused the King of Pop to stop breathing, after he allegedly requested that he be given it in order to sleep. more ›

President Barack Obama's wild nights are about to become mundane once he hands over the white Swarovski-crystal-studded glove previously worn by Michael Jackson. Why does Obama have the sparkling piece of Jackson memorabilia in his possession? It's slightly more complicated than him just being a fan. more ›

Proving that jail is a shitty experience, Dr. Conrad Murray has reportedly dropped 30 pounds due to explosive diarrhea in the past few months. Ordered behind bars in late November 2011, Murray, who was found guilty for gross negligence in the 2009 death of Michael Jackson, blames his bathroom bind on the L.A. County Jail's water and the "cat food" he's eats on a daily basis. more ›

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." more ›

As surprising as it is, Michael Jackson didn't leave his hand and footprints outside the Grauman's Chinese Theater before he died. So yesterday, his children, Prince, Paris and Blanket, took his old shoes and a sequined glove an left prints in his honor, reports CNN. more ›

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. more ›

As Conrad Murray awaits sentencing for the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson, those involved in the behind the scenes of his high-profile trial are beginning to emerge with their stories. Earlier this week, Juror Debbie Franklin came forward to talk about the disagreements that plagued members of the jury before they reached a verdict. more ›

Before Conrad Murray was found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of music legend Michael Jackson, he sat down for an interview with the "Today" show that TV Replay says "touched on many of the fundamental details presented at the trial." more ›

Michael Jackson's family isn't happy with MSNBC's decision to air a documentary on the relationship between Jackson and his doctor Conrad Murray "Michael Jackson and the Doctor: A Fatal Friendship." Michael Jackson's estate complains in a letter to MSNBC that the documentary is an attempt to shift the blame back to Jackson. more ›

Julien's Auctions will be selling off items from the Holmby Hills home where Jackson drew his last breath. Jackson's death bed, make-up smudged chairs, paintings and furniture will be auctioned off to the craziest fans highest bidder. more ›

Following the announcement of a guilty verdict in the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, the family of Michael Jackson have issued a statement to express their delight in the jury's decision to hold Murray responsible for involuntary manslaughter. more ›

After less than a day and a half of deliberation, the jury in the involuntary manslaughter trial for Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, has reached a verdict: GUILTY. more ›

Closing arguments in the Conrad Murray trial are slated to begin today. Dr. Murray, who served as the late Michael Jackson's personal physician, has been accused of involuntary manslaughter. Jackson died from a fatal dose of the powerful anesthetic propofol, which Murray was supplying to him. more ›

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. more ›

As the Conrad Murray involuntary manslaughter trials nears its end, prosecutors cross-examine the defense's start witness, anesthesiologist Paul White, today. more ›

The last witness in the defense's case on behalf of Conrad Murray, who is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson, is expected to wrap up his testimony today. Dr. Paul White is described by KTLA as "one of the world's foremost experts on the surgical anesthetic propofol," which was determined to be the drug that killed the King of Pop. more ›

The Conrad Murray involuntary manslaughter trial came to a brief halt today when a nurse who treated Michael Jackson fell ill while testifying. As defense attorney Ed Chernoff prepared to resume questions from Monday afternoon, the witness, Cherilyn Lee, announced, "I'm feeling really, really dizzy." more ›

A key witness in the prosecution's case against Conrad Murray had some strong words for the court yesterday, reports the Huffington Post. Dr. Steven Shafer, an anesthesiologist, told the jury that Murray "has been entrusted by Michael Jackson to look after his safety every night, and he has failed." more ›

A medical expert also testified today that Jackson was so heavily drugged in the hours preceding his death that he would have been incapable of self-administering the dose of propofol that killed him. The testimony strongly opposed the defense's theory. more ›

The involuntary manslaughter trial of Conrad Murray started back up again today, after a couple of delays earlier in the week. ABC News reports that a session on Monday had been cancelled because the father of Dr. Steven Shafer, an expert anesthesiologist who was the prosecution's last witness, passed away. more ›

Zombies, ages 9 to 70, will invade four downtown Huntington Beach locations during tonight's Art Walk. Relax. They won't be eating brains. They'll be dancing to "Thriller" in performances choreographed by students from the Huntington Beach Academy for the Performing Arts. more ›

Right before Michael Jackson died, he allegedly consumed three drugs: propofol, lorazepam and midazolam. The cocktail was reportedly administered to help the singer sleep. But experts who are being called as witnesses in the trial of Conrad Murray, Jackson's personal doctor at the time of his death, said that using those medications to treat a sleep disorder is "inconceivable." more ›

Prosecutors in the involuntary manslaughter case against Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's doctor, showed a harrowing autopsy photo of the late King of Pop today. The trial began on September 27 and has since released photos and audio surrounding the late MJ and the events that transpired before, during and after his death. more ›

A tape of an interview that Conrad Murray gave to police detectives following the death of Michael Jackson was played in court today by the prosecution during Murray's involuntary manslaughter trial, reports FOX 11 News. In the tape, which is over two hours long, Murray can reportedly be heard quietly claiming that he never intended to hurt Jackson, who died while under Murray's care. more ›

For the past few weeks, the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, who's accused of involuntary manslaughter in Michael Jackson's death, has dominated the news. And unless you've been following it closely, it can seem a bit like a three-ring circus with an ever-rotating cast of witnesses, lawyers and stakeholders. more ›

In tonight's Extra, Extra, Michael Jackson dreamed of creating a children's hospital, Billy Bob Thornton's daughter is sentenced and the late Steve Job starts a fashion trend. Plus: Keep up with us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter: @LAist @LAistFood @LAistSports. more ›