Justice for Michael: September 2011

The People VS. Conrad Murray Day 4

Posted by KizzDaLipz on Friday, September 30, 2011 , under Witness Testimonies | comments (0)

Robert Johnson, an executive with the company that made the the medical device that Dr. Conrad Murray allegedly snapped onto Michael Jackson's finger claims it was the wrong device to monitor MJ.

The pulse oximeter that Murray was using was the wrong model for the job Johnson testified. The device Murray used, the Nonin 9500 pulse oxymeter was "designed for spot checking of vital signs" and was "specifically labeled against continuous monitoring."

The $275 device did not have an audio alarm, requiring someone to constantly keep an eye on the tiny screen, Robert Johnson testified. Murray would have been better equipped with his company's table top version that would cost $1,200, Johnson said.

The model Murray used to monitor MJ had no alarm, so if anything went wrong, Murray wouldn't know.

Dr. Conrad Murray's former patient Robert Russell testified today... he felt like Murray abandoned him when the doctor suddenly closed his Las Vegas practice to care for Michael Jackson.

Russell testified that Murray operated on him twice in March and April 2009 to install several stents in his heart after he suffered a heart attack -- and Russell was pleased with the results.

"He saved my life" Russel told the jury "not only with the medical care but also with the advice that he gave me after surgery"

But Russell claims it went downhill from there -- when Murray canceled two follow-up appointments in June 2009.

Russell claims Murray finally called and left a voicemail at 11:49 AM on June 25th -- about 30 minutes before Alberto Alvarez dialed 911-- explaining he would be leaving the country.

After Murray canceled the appointments, Russell claims he never saw the doctor again. He said he was so upset that he even considered going to court to prevent Murray from leaving the country.

Richard Senneff, a paramedic who answered the 911 call at Michael Jackson's home on the day of the singer's death, told the court during Conrad Murray's involuntary manslaughter trial Friday that the situation "did not seem normal" when he arrived at the scene.

Senneff of the Los Angeles Fire Department, detailed multiple red flags that he noticed on the June 25, 2009 call, including Murray's responses to his questions.

Senneff testified that upon entering Jackson's bedroom room, he was able to see the patient who looked to be extremely underweight. When he asked Murray what Jackson's underlying health issue was, Murray failed to respond the first two times he asked, and eventually responded that there was no underlying issue.

"Simply, that did not add up to me -- doctors in the house, IV pole, IV hooked up to the patient -- it simply did not seem normal" that there would be no underlying condition, Senneff testified.

As expected, Senneff also testified that, when he asked Murray what medications Jackson had been taking, there was no mention of Propofol, which was found to have contributed to the singer's death.

"He said, 'No he's not taking anything,' then he followed that up by saying, 'I just gave him a little bit of Lorazepam to help him sleep," Senneff told the court.

Eventually, Murray told Senneff that he'd been treating Jackson for dehydration and exhaustion.

Senneff also noted that, when he asked when Jackson went down, Murray told him that it had occurred just as he had placed the 911 call -- which gave Senneff the impression that "we had a good chance of saving" Jackson. However, when paramedics hooked up an EKG, he was flatlining, and the drugs paramedics gave Jackson in order to re-start his heart had no effect.

According to Senneff, Murray also told responders that he had felt a pulse in Jackson's right femoral region, though when Senneff checked the heart monitor, it only indicated signs that Jackson had been given CPR.

Senneff also told the court that, the second time that paramedics attempted to administer starter drugs to Jackson, they weren't able to find a vein -- which suggested that blood circulation might have stopped earlier than expected.

Said Senneff of Jackson's condition, "When I first moved the patient, his skin was very cool to the touch and his pupils were dilated."

Senneff further testified that, when he contacted the hospital at UCLA, they were prepared to call time of death at 12:57 p.m., due to the two unsuccessful efforts to resuscitate him with starter drugs. However, Dr. Murray asked to take over responsibilities for the patient and as such, Jackson was still being ventilated as they transported him by ambulance to UCLA medical center.

Asked if he noticed any sign of life in Jackson the entire time he was with him, Senneff replied, "No, I did not."

Martin Blount, the second paramedic who rushed to resuscitate Michael Jackson on June 25th 2009 just took the stand. Blount said when he entered the room he immediately knew that the patient was Michael Jackson. According to Blount's testimony, Murray was in a hectic state as emergency responders arrived in the bedroom.

"He was a little flustered; he was sweating profusely and he was agitated," Blount told the court. He was yelling, "He needs help! Can you help him please?"

Blount described Jackson's eyes as "fixed and dilated" when paramedics arrived.

"I felt he was dead, ma'am," Blount told the prosecutor when asked what he thought of Michael's condition.

Blount also testified that there were three open vials of the anesthetic lidocaine in Michael Jackson's bedroom when they arrived at the scene.

Blount described how the vials were scattered on the floor of the room. He also testified that, when asked by fellow paramedic Richard Senneff about drugs that he administered to Jackson, he made no mention of lidocaine.

Blount also testified that he saw Murray scoop up three of the bottles and put them into a black bag as they prepared to transport Michael to the hospital.

According to Blount, Murray made a phone call in the ambulance as they transported Jackson to the hospital at UCLA.

"It's about Michael, and it doesn't look good," Blount recalled Murray saying.

According to Blount, Murray made a phone call in the ambulance as they transported Jackson to the hospital at UCLA.

"It's about Michael, and it doesn't look good," Blount recalled Murray saying.

The final Witness to take the stand on Friday was Dr. Richelle Cooper, the attending physician at UCLA Medical Center emergency room on the day of Michael Jackson's death, testified that Murray made no mention of Propofol -- which contributed to Jackson's death -- when quizzed about medications that the singer had taken.

Cooper testified that Murray said he had merely given Jackson the anti-anxiety medication Lorazepam -- a two-milligram dose via IV, followed by a second two-milligram dose -- after which Jackson went into arrest.

Asked what medications Murray took regularly, Murray told Cooper that he took the anti-anxiety medication Valium, and Flomax, which treats symptoms related to an enlarged prostate.

According to Cooper, Murray told her that Jackson had no history of cardiac trouble, blood clots or drug use, and hadn't complained of chest pain or exhibited seizure activity. Cooper further told the court that she witnessed no signs of physical trauma on Jackson's body.

Murray told Cooper he had been treating Jackson for dehydration, as he had been working long hours, according to the physician's testimony.

Asked by prosecutors what Jackson's condition was when he arrived at the hospital, Cooper concurred with what emergency responders had testified earlier in the day -- that Jackson was already gone.

"His condition was as described by the paramedics -- he was clinically dead," Cooper testified. "He did not have a pulse … his eyes were fixed and dilated."

Dr. RIchelle Cooper is scheduled to take the stand and resume her testimony on Monday, October 3, 2011 when The People Vs. Dr. Conrad Robert Murray Manslaughter trial resumes.

Witness Testimonies: Day 3

Posted by KizzDaLipz on Thursday, September 29, 2011 , under Witness Testimonies | comments (0)

Michael Jackson's former security guard Alberto Alvarez,the first person to reach the singer's bedroom after Conrad Murray called for help, said the doctor ordered him to grab several medicine vials before instructing him to call 911.

Alvarex testified that he received a call from Michael Amir Williams(Michael's assistant)But missed the call. He said that he returned the call at 12:18 PM and was asked by Williams, his wehre-abouts. After stating that he was in the security trilor, Williams told him to get to the house because something was going on with Jackson.

According to Alvarez, he immediately exited the security trailor and headed to the house with Williams still on the line.

When he arrived at the house, he tried to open the front glass door but it was locked.

Mr Alvarez stated that he could see the nanny, Paris, Kai Chase(Jackson's personal chef) and Dr. Murray who was standing at the top of second floor with both hands on the railing leaning forward looking down to the first floor area when he peered into the glass door.

The nanny then opened door and Alvarez quickly went upstairs.

Alvarez further testified that, when he arrived in Jackson's bedroom the date of his death, the singer was lying on his back and Murray was administering one-handed chest compressions, with the palm of his left hand to him.

Alvarez testified that at this time, he saw Jackson lying on the bed, hands extended out, palms up, eyes and mouth slightly open with his face turned slightly towards the left foyer area.

He described Murray's frenzied state as he entered the bedroom that day.

"When I came into the room he said, 'Alberto hurry, we have to take him to the hospital we have to get him an ambulance,'" Alvarez recalled.

Paris and Prince entered the room as Mr. Alvarez was walking towards the bed reaching for his phone. "Pince and Paris were walking right behind me."

Alvarez stated that he was unaware until Paris screamed out "Daddy!" When asked by the Walgren if Paris was Crying Alvarez stated "yes."

When asked about the positioning of Michael at the time, Mr. Alvarez said that Michael's face was looking slightly towards Paris' location.

According to Alvarez, Dr. Murray said "Don't let them see there dad like this" so he then proceded to usher them out of the room. Mr. Alvarez said he attempted to calm the children and said "Don't worry we will take care of it, everything will be okay." He then walked the children towards the landing area near the front door of the suite. It was at this time that Mr. Alvarez( who was standing at the foot of the bed asked what happened and Dr. Murray said "he had a reaction, he had a bad reaction."

Alvarez also testified that Jackson was hooked up to a catheter, and there was tubing attached to his nose.

"While I was at the foot of the bed, he reached over and grabbed a handful of vials.
Then he reached out to me and said, "Here, put these in a bag," he said. " I looked towards my right and there was a plastic bag sitting on the top of the chair so I proceeded to get the bag. I opened it and he placed the vials in the bag. He said to place that bag in a brown bag."Alvarez recalled.

Alvarez says Murray also told him to remove a saline bag from an IV stand in Jackson's room. "He pointed towards the IV stand. He pointed to a bag and said 'Now grab that (saline) bag and put that in the blue bag,'" Alvarez said, adding that he complied.

According to Alvarez, the bag had a bottle inside of it, and what appeared to be "milky-white substance" at the bottom.

Alvarez testified that the bottle in the saline bag appeared to be a bottle of Propofol.

Alvarez said that there was another saline bag hanging from the IV stand without a bottle in it, which Murray did not instruct him to remove.

Prosecutor David Walgren showed a saline bag and a 100 ml bottole of propofol. Alvarez said he recognized it as what he saw at the scene. Records show that Murray ordered more than 4 gallons of the anesthetic between April and June 2009.

Asked why he thought Murray was asking him to collect the items, Alvarez replied, "I thought we were packing to get him ready to go to the hospital."

On cross-examination, Alvarez conceded that he hadn't told police about removing the IV bag on the day of Jackson's death, and didn't reveal that fact until August 2009.

Alvarez, who was the first security person on the scene, made the 911 call that day. Thursday morning, jurors heard the 911 call that Alvarez placed on the day of Jackson's death.

In the call, which was placed at 12:20 p.m., Alvarez is heard telling the 911 operator, "We have a gentleman here who needs help; he's not breathing. We're trying to pump him, but … he's not conscious, sir."

Alvarez made the operator aware of Murray's presence, saying, "We have a personal doctor here, but he's not responding to the CPR or anything."

Asked by the operator if anyone had seen what had happened, Alvarez responded, "No, just the doctor sir ... He's pumping his chest, but he's not responding to anything."

Alvarez further testified that, as he and Murray shifted Jackson in the bed, Alvarez noticed that a tube was connected from a bag hanging on the IV stand to Jackson's leg, which Murray removed. Alvarez also told the court that Murray attached a heart monitor to Jackson's finger.

Murray then instructed Alvarez to administer chest compressions to Jackson, while Murray performed mouth-to-mouth.

"This is the first time that I do mouth-to-mouth, but I have to -- he's my friend," Alvarez recalled Murray saying.

Asked if there was any indication that Jackson was still alive, Alvarez replied, "No."

On cross-examination, Alvarez admitted that he hadn't told police about Murray's request to stash the vials to police on the day of Jackson's death, and didn't divulge the information until a police interview in August.

Murray's defense attorney, Ed Chernoff, hinted that Alvarez might have added the details in August in order to make himself more attractive as an interview subject.

"Would it be fair to say that the story you gave on August 31, 2009, was substantially more interesting than the one you gave on June 25, 2009?" Chernoff asked.

Alvarez countered that seeing a detective emerging from Jackson's home on television with a blue bag similar to the one he stowed the IV bag in, along with television reports about Propofol and its milky quality, prompted him to tell authorities about Murray's request.

Michael Jackson's former chef, Kai Chase, testified at the involuntary manslaughter trial of Dr. Conrad Murray on Thursday, telling the court that Murray rushed into Jackson's kitchen in the minutes leading up to Jackson's death.

Ms. Chase began her testimony by telling the jury that she would typically arrive at Jackson's home between 8:00 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., prepare a granola and almond milk breakfast for the children, then prepare Mr. Jackson's breakfast right afterward if he did not eat with them.

When asked, Ms. Chase said that Mr. Jackson would have breakfast with his children in the dining room on average about twice a week. The singer, she said, often ate the same granola and almond milk breakfast, or he would sometimes ask for an omelet or another food with "lots of vegetables in it."

Mr. Jackson liked juices, she said -- organic carrot or beet juice -- or combinations of organic fruit and vegetable juices that Ms. Chase would mix up for him. For example, she said, she made a juice they called the "beet blast" drink "that he loved."

Sometimes, she would leave prepared meals in the refrigerator for Mr. Jackson if he did not come downstairs to eat, or she would leave a meal in a "to go" format so that he could take it to rehearsal with him and eat later. It was important to him, Ms. Chase testified, that he and his children ate healthy meals.

The day before Mr. Jackson died, Ms. Chase said she prepared a dinner of white bean Tuscan soup "to go" for him. The next day, she found the soup still in the refrigerator.

On June 25th, the day Mr. Jackson died, Chase testified that she arrived at her normal time at the Jackson home.

Mr. Jackson did not have breakfast with his children that day nor send down word what he wanted. Chase recalled.

She fed the children as she normally did then went to the market to buy food. When she returned, she set about making lunch for the family. She said Mr. Jackson liked to have lunch each day promptly at 12:30 p.m., so she made lunch to be ready at that time unless otherwise notified. On that day, she was preparing a spinach cob salad with organic turkey breast for lunch.

"I was preparing lunch for Mr. Jackson and the children,I saw Dr. Murray come down the stairs and into the kitchen in a panic and frantic," Chase recalled, noting that he came into the kitchen between 12:05 and 12:10 p.m.

According to Chase, Murray told her, "Get help, get security, get Prince,'" referring to Jackson's son.

According to Chase, Murray was shouting in a "frantic" condition -- but did not ask her to call 911.

Chase recalled that because Jackson's son was within eyesight, she went to the den to get Prince, who then went to Murray. Chase stated she then went back to work and did not notice where Prince went with the doctor; shortly after, Chase noticed that staff members seemed upset, were crying and beginning to gather.

Chase also testified that Jackson's children were crying.

"None of us knew what was going on at the time, but the energy in the house did not feel good," Chase testified.

As she and the children held hands and prayed, Chase said, security personnel began rushing up the stairs toward Jackson's bedroom. Shortly thereafter, she and the housekeeping staff were asked by security personnel to leave the premises.

Asked whether she ever gave interviews to the media or was paid for interviews about what she knew,Chase admitted to receiving about $7,000 total at $1,000 per interview for several international television appearances.

Chase testified that on those shows she would talk about "the love and the food" that she was involved with at the Jackson home, then do a cooking segment.

Chase noted that she also gave interviews to United States media outlets the summer of Mr. Jackson's death to television programs such as The Today Show, Good Morning America, In Session, and Larry King Live, for which she received no monetary compensation.

Upon cross examination by Flannegan, Chase was questioned as to why she decided to summon young Prince Jackson (who was only 12 years old at the time) to help Dr. Murray instead of a security staff of adults that was based in a trailer outside the home. Chase said Prince was someone she could get hold of more quickly, since he was in view. "I did as I was told," she said in summoning Prince Jackson.

Day two bombshells

Posted by KizzDaLipz on Wednesday, September 28, 2011 , under Trial Bombshells | comments (0)

Day Two Witness Bombshells

Kathy Jorrie stated that she was brought in( on behalf of AEG) to negotiate the actual contract that would officially hire Murray on as MJ's tour physician. She stated that the contract would not become binding unless it was signed by all parties involved,`Murray, Michael and AEG. Murray signed the contract and returned it by fax on the evening of June 24th, 2009. The contract was never signed by Michael so it was never a binding contract --in laymen's terms, Dr. conrad Murray was never offically employed by AEG as Michael's physician and thusly, not entitled to the 150,00 per month salary stipulated in the contract.

Dr Murray although claiming Michael was in perfect health, excellent help and shape, requested a CPR machine (resuscitation device). When asked why he would need the machine Murray stated as a precautionary measure due to Mr. Jackson's age and the strenuous nature of the show.

Michael Amir Williams( Michael's personal assistant) stated that he received a call from Murray saying call me back as soon as possible. When he returned the phone call, MAW stated that Murray asked his wherebouts, then told him to get somebody there as soon as possible Mr. Jackson had a bad reaction. Murray did not, at any time, tell MAW to call 911 or the specifics of what was wrong with Michael other than he had a bad reaction and someone needed to get there as soon as possible.

Shortly after Michael was officially pronounced dead at UCLA Murray asked for a ride back to Carolwood to retrieve a cream that the Michael would not want the world to know about? He was denied and then asked for a ride to get something to eat because he hadn't eaten all day or all night..again, he was denied.

Why was Murray negotiating a million dollar contract by himself without the help of a skilled attorney? Was it because he had certain stipulations regarding the equipment that he would need to be provided as MJ's physician and didn't want anyone to know about it? Was he that arragant as to think he could handle things himself ? Did he not want to spend his seemingly financial windfall on attorney's fees and the like?

Why,aside from a few questions, weren't more eyenbrows raised when Murray stated that he would need a resuscitation machine, saline bags, IV drip stands, and a gurney? Why wasn't he questioned in depth about why he needed these things as well as his intended use of them as it pertained to Michael. Why was Murray's statement that Michael was in perfect health taken at face value and more importantly, why would it even cross anyone's mind that a man in "perfect health and excellent shape" would have any problems performing, especially to the point where resuscitation would be needed?

Why didn't AEG have Michael ealuated by an independent physician?

Why, if Murray was on board as the physician in May of 2009, why did it take so long to get the contract in order and signed? Why didn't Michael sign the contract on the eve of the 24th and have Murray fax it back along with his own signature? Had Murray already administered Propofol to him so that he could sleep thus making him unavailable? Did Michael have to go over the contract with his attorneys to insure things were in order first?

Why was MAW one of the first people that Dr. Murray called upon finding Michael...why did he not call 911 first? How did he have time to make phone calls to staff when he should have been attempting to save Michael's life? Why did he not continue to do CPR until help arrived? Was it because as a cardiologist, Murray knew as soon as (or shortly thereafter,) he found Michael unresponsive, that he was dead? Did he panic and all sense of protocol go out of the window? Was the fact that Murray performed cpr with one hand all for show? Had Murray, realizing that Michael was already dead, go into survival mode and go through the motions so people would think he was attempting to save MJ's life?

Witness Testimonies: Day 2

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Kathie Jorrie –Attorney Hired by AEG Live to negotiatie the contract to hire Conrad Murray on as Michael's personal physician for his "This IS IT" Tour

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Michael Amir Williams – Michael Jackson’s Personal Assistant and liaison between Michael and the hired help, hired in 2007 as an organizer for Michael's enormous video collection. First person Dr. Conrad Murray Contacted when he found Michael unresponsive.

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Faheem Muhammad – Head of Michael Jackson’s security detail, started off as a driver and was promoted to head of security. Second person to arrive on the scene.

Kathy Jorrie, attorney for concert promoter AEG Live, took the stand for the prosecution. Jorrie testified that, while drawing up Murray's contract for the concerts at O2 arena, the doctor requested that a CPR machine be provided in the event that one wasn't available at the concert venue at London's O2 arena.

When she asked Murray why he would need a CPR machine, Murray responded, it was a precaution because Michael would be exerting himself during his performances and he didn't want to take chances.`

"Dr. Murray told me Michael Jackson was perfectly healthy, in excellent condition," Jorrie testified.

When asked to provide 5 years worth of Jackson's medical records Murray said that he had only been Michael's physician for 3 years Jorrie recalled.

She said Murray told her not to worry about Jackson's condition. "He's great," she recounted the doctor telling her in a conversation on June 24th, the day before Jackson's death.

Jorrie also testified about drafting a contract for Murray to work as Jackson's personal physician.

Jorrie testified that Murray was hired as an independent contractor and he was to also be provided with airfare to and from London, housing in the city, a private vehicle, liability insurance and medical malpractice insurance.

At one point in negotiations, Murray requested his contract be modified to allow him to hire another physician in case he was tired or unavailable while Jackson was performing in London, she testified.

"He wanted to make sure that there was somebody else available to be of assistance," Jorrie said.

Jorrie also testified that Murray's monthly fee for his services was $150,000 per month. Murray wanted $150,000 a month, even while "This Is It" was on hiatus.

Murray signed the contract and returned it by fax on the evening of June 24th.
A copy of the contract was shown and a line where Jackson was supposed to provide a signature is seen left blank.

"The contract was not signed by all the required parties," she said. "No payment was made by my client (to Murray)."

Cross-examined by defense attorney J. Michael Flanagan, Jorrie says that Murray characterized himself as Jackson's personal physician, and never claimed that he was the only physician providing treatment to Jackson.

Asked if the intention of the contract was to hold Murray to a full-time commitment to Jackson's health, Jorrie said no, stating, "I don't believe he was prohibited by the contract by doing other things at all."

"Not at all, Dr. Murray's contract could be terminated at any time by Mr. Jackson" Jorrie stated, when asked if the contract guaranteed Murray employment at $150,00 per month for the entire tour.

Michael Jackson's personal assistant, Michael Williams, has taken the stand to testify about, among other things, the call he received from Dr. Conrad Murray on June 25, 2009, the day of Jackson's death.

While on the stand, Williams said that Jackson was "in very good spirits" on the evening before his death. He said the rehearsal was "amazing."

According to WIlliams, he missed Murray's call at approximately 12:13 p.m. because he was in the shower, but heard the message when he got out of the shower minutes later.

"It was Dr. Murray; I can't quote it exactly, but it was, "Call me right away, call me right away, thank you," Williams testified.

When he called back, at about 12:15, Williams said, Murray replied, " 'Where are you?' And I said I'm downtown.' He said, 'Get here right away; Mr. Jackson had a bad reaction."

According to Williams, Murray said, "Get someone up here immediately."

At no point in the message or during the subsequent phone call did Murray ask Williams to call 911, Williams said.

Williams said he called security, Faheem Muhammed and told him to go upstairs, Muhammed indicated that he was not at the property. he told him to turn around and go back and Mr. Muhammed said why? he told him that he was not sure but something was going on and he needs to get back as soon as possible

Williams, stated that he received a callback from Mr. Alvarez and after asking his where-a-bouts, was informed that Alvarez was in the security trailer and he told him to go inside immediately.

Williams testified that he remained on the line when Alvarez reached the house and after giving him permission to not only enter the residence, but to also go upstairs, he could hear Alberto running upstairs and Dr. Murray saying something in the background. shortly, thereafter , the call was disconnected by Mr. Alvarez.

When Williams arrived at the residence, the first thing he saw was MJ being brought out on a gurney. He characterized Murray's demeanor while Jackson was being loaded into the ambulance as "frantic; I knew it was serious when I seen him."

Williams didn't recall seeing Dr. Murray enter the ambulance at that point but he remembers hearing him say "I'm riding with the ambulance"

Michael Amir Williams also testifies that Dr. Conrad Murray attempted to gain re-entry to Jackson's Holmby Hills home shortly after Jackson was pronounced dead at the hospital on June 25, 2009.

"We were making small talk about how horrible this is, both of us were tearing up" Williams said. "[Murray] said, 'There's some cream in Michael's room or house that he wouldn't want the world to know about it, and he requested that I or someone else drive him back to the house so he could get the cream, so the world wouldn't know about it."

Williams testified that, after consulting with security guard Faheem Muhammad, they determined that he shouldn't be allowed back inside the house. "This can't happen, we can't let him back in the house".

Williams stated that Faheem said "I'm not letting him have my keys" so he made an excuse as to why they couldn't take him by telling Dr. Murray that the police had taken their keys so they could not take him back to the house.

According to Williams, Murray then said that he was hungry, he hadn't eaten all day or all night and wanted a ride to get some food, but was again denied.

Williams went on to testify that, in the months prior to Jackson's death, it was common to see oxygen tanks in the house, and that the tanks would be picked up from a facility and brought to the house at Murray's request.

When asked had he ever heard Michael speak the way he had on the audio recording, Williams stated that he had heard Michael speek in a similar matter ( although not to that extent) after leaving Dr. Arnold Klein's office -- where the defense says Michael got hooked on Demerol

On cross-examination, Williams admitted to the defense that he initially waited until August to tell police about Murray's attempt to gain re-entry into Jackson's home. When asked why he did not mention the request to detectives during his two previous interviews. Williams stated that the previous interviews were short and not detailed discussions.

Next to take the stand Wednesday Michael Jackson's security chief, Faheem Muhammad, took the stand next. He says that Jackson seemed fine during his concert rehearsal the night before he died: "It was excellent, it was high-energy."

Muhammad said that on the day Jackson died, he received a phone message from the singer's assistant, Michael Amir Williams, at 12:16 p.m. urging him to come to the house. Muhammad said he was in his car at the time, as he had left the property around noon to go to the bank.

He said Williams told him "MJ had a bad reaction" and asked him to go check on him.

Muhammad further testified he entered Jackson's home and went upstairs into his bedroom on the afternoon of the singer's death, and saw Murray standing on the far side of the bed while Alberto Alvarez, Michael's director of logistics, was pacing nervously.

"When I came into the room, I saw Alberto standing up, pacing," Muhammad said, referring to the singer's bodyguard, Alberto Alvarez.

Muhammed testified that he asked "How's it looking?" to which Alverez said its not looking good. He then proceeded to look at Jackson.

"I saw Mr. Jackson's feet near the side of the bed on the ground and as I continued to walk over I could see the rest of his body and I saw Dr. Murray near his side. He appeared to be administering CPR. He appeared very nervous. He was on his side. He was sweating."

It was at this time that he saw Michael's face and body.

"What did you observe about his face," prosecutor David Walgren asked

"That his eyes were open," Muhammad said. "That his mouth was slightly open."

"Did he appear to be dead," Walgren asked.

"Yes."

Muhammed also noted that there was no monitoring equipment hooked up to Mr. Jackson at the time.

Muhammed recalled that he soon noticed that Jackson's children, Prince and Paris, had gathered by the doorway.

"Paris was on the ground, balled-up crying," Muhammad said. When asked about the state of Prince, Muhammed responded that "Prince whe was just standing there,he had a shocked slowly crying type of look on his face."

"I went and gathered them together and kind of talked to them for a second. Got the nanny's attention from the stairway. We walked them downstairs and put them in a secure location where they couldn't see what was going on" Muhammed testified.

Upon returning to Jackson's bedroom, Muhammed testified that Murray asked him and Jackson's logistics director, Alberto Alvarez, if they knew CPR, at which point Alvarez went to help Murray try to revive Jackson.

Muhammad then asked if 911 had been called to which Alvarez replied "yes."

Alvarez, no longer assisting Murray was pacing around, "Dr, Murray was on the ground trying to do what he was trying to do" noted Muhammed. He then left the room to get cars ready in case they had to take Jackson to the hospital themselves.

Muhammad testified that 911 arrived and he escorted them into the room, noting that the majority of the time the medics were there he was in the room, only leaving to put the children in the car so they wouldn't have to see Jackson's body and to alert the guards that the medics would be coming out soon and to keep watch for Paparazzi, who were already swarming the perimeter of the mansion.

Soon after, according to Muhammad, he and Williams rode with the children to the hopital, where fans and Paparazzi had already started to gather.

Muhammad confirmed William's words concerning Murray's request to return to the house to retrieve a cream, adding that they agreed Murray "shouldn't enter the house under any circumstances." Muhammad also confirmed that the doctor had asked for a ride to get some food stating that he told Murray to go to the hospital's cafeteria. He said he later saw Murray leaving the building.

Muhammad also claimed that he took Jackon to visit Dr. Arnold Klein's office on many occasions and Jackson often came out "a bit tipsy, sometimes needing to be carried out by Klein's staff.

When questioned as to how often he took Jackson to Klein's office , Muhammad replied,"there were times when Mr. Jackson was going every day and times when he didn't go for a few days."

According to Muhammad, Jackson once said to him, "You must think I'm crazy for going to Dr. Klein so much."

"No sir I don't think you are crazy, I'm just doing my job" Muhammed said he told Mr. Jackson, who then elaborated a bit by saying that he was going to Klein's because he had a skin disease and his Doctors said he needs to go.

Muhammed was then asked whether or not he knew Nurse Cherilynn Lee to which he responded Yes. When asked in what capacity, Muhammed stated "professionally, she was hired when one of the kids was sick."

Muhammed testified that he also called Nurse Lee on June 21 2009 on Jakcon's behalf. after having been asked to call by Jackson's assistant, Michael Amir Williams. "Mr. Jackson was having weird symptoms, one of his hands was hot and one of his feet was cold and he wanted a doctor." When asked if he spoke with Nurse Lee Muhammad replied "I wasn't able to get in touch with her immediately. I believe I left a voicemail." Muhammed said

He also added that He never called Dr. Murray and when questionedabout how often Nurse Lee visited the home, Muhammad added "next to never can count on one hand the amount of times she came."

Murray was never called nuse lee came over the house next to never can count on 1 hand the amount of times she came.
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Murray was never called nuse lee came over the house next to never can count on 1 hand the amount of times she came.

Day One Witness BombShells

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Witnesses BombShells

1. Kenny Ortega Sent an Email to Randy Phillips voicing his concerns about Michael's health. He also voiced his concerns to Dr. Murray and was told and I loosely quote" I am the doctor, not you, you stick to directing and let me worry about Michael's health".

2. Paul Gogaware stated that he made the initial phone call meant to hire Dr Murray on as Michael's physician for his This Is It tour. Dr. Murray was immediately onboard and when asked about a salary, Murray stated that he had 4 clinics that he would need to close and employees would have to be laid off and he would have to pay them so he initially asked for 5 million dollars. Gongaware said that was out of the question. he said he could hear Michael in the background saying tell him 150 and when asked what he took that to mean, Gongaware state 150,00. he said murray agreed to that amount.

Food for thought:

Why did Dr. Murray record that phone call? Was it to make a profit later on if and when their professional relationship came to an end? Was it to use as a a tool for blackmail or extortion later on down the line? Was he intending to use the recording to play for Michael so he can listen to himself and see the affects that the drugs were having on him?

Did Murray find Michael in this incoherent state his first day on the job or was Michael like this as a result of some type of treatment that Murray gave him?

Also, why was Michael saying Go, Go? Was he telling Murray to go because he had his iphone shoved in his face recording him or was that referring to something else. I'm not sure of all the recording apps used on the iphone but I do know with the voice recorder that comes standard with the mobile device, the earphones need to be plugged into the phone and the mic has to be held in --in order to record. Did Murray actually go through all of this in order to record Michael?

Keeny Ortega apparently had some concerns about Michael and his health, why was no one else seemingly concerned? Did they not care about Michael? Were they only concerned about money and what they could make or get from him?

Why didn't anyone act on Kenny's observation? At least have Michael evaluated physically and psychologically to make sure that he was healthy enough to handle all aspects of demand that this concert tour would have on him?

Why didn't Kenny take it upon himself to take care of Michael? Was his hands tied so to speak?

During the making of This Is It, why did Mr. Ortega as well as most of the bigwigs associated with the making of the film insist that Michael was healthy, and in perfect form? Why did they insist that nothing was wrong and that Michael`was in great shape to tour when by Mr. ortega's own admission, that was not the case -- at least for some of the rehearsals?

Were they willing to push Michael to any and all limits to insure that these shows would go off without a hitch, regardless of Michael's "state" at the time? Was their simply too much money at stake to have it any other way?

Let us know your thoughts? We'd love to know what you think!

Day One: Witness Testimony

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Today's Witnesses

1.

Kenneth “Kenny” Ortega – Director/choreographer and Friend who was helping to direct Jackson’s upcoming “This Is It” world tour

Paul Gongaware – AEG Live CEO, worked with Michael on his HIStory and Dangerous tours.

Ortega testified that he was initially informed by AEG that MJ was interested in him helping with the 'This is It' tour. He was then contacted directly by Mr. Jackson asking him to be involved with tour.

MJ was excited and used the term ‘This is It’.

Ortega started with the tour mid-April 2009 working with MJ as co-creator and co-director. MJ was completely involved in the production as usual according to Ortega. He would see him 3-4 days a week at the beginning and then increased to 4-5 days a week when rehearsals started in Centre Stages in Burbank.

Kenny Ortega recalled that Michael was excited and convinced it was the time and reason to do the show. Michael said he wanted to share what he loved with his children, his fans who had been loyal to him and he believed his music applied to our world situation – use it as a platform to care for the planet and others Ortega stated.

Ortega stated that rehearsals eventually moved to the Forum and then to the Staples Centre.

Ortega recalled that Michael let the fans vote on what songs they wanted on the show. stating "He had an incredible relationship with his fans and he wanted to give back."

When asked by Deputy Da Walgren about rehearsals, Ortega responded rehearsals with Michael would last 5-7 hours typically and would be in late afternoon to evening. This included all aspects of production not just physical rehearsal.

Ortega identified Dr. Conrad Murray and said he first met the doctor at Jackson's house early in the process – April or May. "at the earlier stages of the tour" adding that Murray would come to the rehearsals only occasionally.

Ortega testified that although Jackson was “very excited” about his upcoming 50-date “This is It” series of comeback shows at London’s O2 Arena, the pop icon seemed ill in the days before his passing, missing numerous rehearsals from mid- to late June 2009.

"I was expecting him each day and it became this continued absence," Ortega said. "I was only told that it was scheduling."

Ortega testified that Jackson appeared unwell on Friday,June 19, at the LA Forum, one of three venues the singer had used to rehearse for the "This Is It" tour.

"My friend wasn't right," Ortega added. "There was something going on that was deeply troubling me. He was chilled. He appeared lost. Just sort of lost and a little incoherent and although we were conversing and I did ask him a question and he did answer me. I did feel though that he was not well at all."

He said he had never seen him like that before and when asked by Murray's attorney if he considered the possibility that Jackson was on drugs, Ortega said, "Yes."

Jackson did not rehearse that day, Ortega said, adding: "I offered him food, which he accepted. I put a blanket around him. I rubbed his feet. Put a heater, in the room, next to him."

He said he and Jackson then watched the dancers rehearse for about two hours. He had said he had never before seen the singer appear the way he did. Jackson left early, at his suggestion. Ortega said he called Murray that evening but was unable to reach him.

Ortega testified that he was so concerned about Michael that he emailed Randy Phillips, CEO of "This Is It" tour promoter AEG Live, from his office at the facility at 2:04 a.m. in the morning of June 20, to tell him about the incident.

Sat, Jun 20, 209 at 2:04 AM
Randy,

'I will do whatever I can to be of help with this situation If you need me to come to the house, just give me a call in the morning. My concern is, Now that we've brought the Doctor into the fold and have played the tough love, now or never card, is that the artist may be unable to rise to the occasion due to real emotional stuff. He appeared quite weak and fatigued this evening. He had a terrible case of the chills, was trembling, rambling and obsessing. Everything in me says he should be psychologically evaluated. If we have any chance at all to get him back in the light, it's going to take a strong therapist to help him through this as well as immediate physical nurturing . I was told by our choreographer that during the artists' costume fitting with his designer tonight they noticed how he'd lost more weight. As far as I can tell, there is no one taking responsibility (caring) for him on a daily basis. Where was his assistant tonight? tonight I was feeding him, wrapping him in blankets to warm his chills, massaging his feet to calm him and calling his doctor. There were four security guards outside his door, but no one offering him a cup of hot tea. Finally, it's important for everyone to know, I believe that he really wants this. It would shatter him, break his heart if we pulled the plug. He's terribly frightened it's all going to go away. He asked me repeatedly tonight if I was going to leave him. He was practically begging for my confidence. It breaks my heart. He was like a lost boy. There still may be a chance he can rise to the occasion if we get him the help he needs.

Sincerely, Kenny

Ortega said after he sent his email, he was summoned to a meeting at Jackson's house later that day. He arrived and met with Murray, Phillips and Jackson's manager. The doctor confronted him during the meeting, he said. Ortega added that he was at the home for 10 minutes.

"He was upset that I didn't allow Michael to rehearse the night before and that I sent him home. He said I should stop trying to be an amateur doctor and psychologist and be the director and allow Michael's ... health to him. I said it wasn't my choice. It was Michael's request to sit out and watch the show and I felt that was a far safer place for him to be."

Ortega said Murray assured him, sternly, that "Michael was physically and emotionally capable of handling all of his responsibilities for the show."

"I was shocked," the director added. "Because Michael didn't appear to me to be physically or emotionally stable, at that moment. I said to Michael, 'Michael, please tell the doctor that's not the way it went down & that this was something we agreed on together,' and Michael said, 'Yes.' I told him I loved him. I was concerned for his health and safety. He said, I'm fine Kenny, I promise you.' He gave me a hug."

The next scheduled rehearsal took place on June 23, 2009. The performers and stage equipment moved to the Staples Center, a larger venue that resembled the O2 Arena in London, where the "This Is It" concerts were to take place.

During the proceedings, jurors were shown a video of Jackson performing the songs "The Way You Make Me Feel" and "Earth Song" during his final rehearsals. Jackson's mother, Katherine, turned her head and she and the singer's sister, La Toya, cried as the video was shown.

"He entered into rehearsal full of energy, fill of desire to work, full of enthusiasm," Ortega said. It was a different Michael. I asked him if he was happy and he said he was very happy. He felt like we were accomplishing the dream."

Jackson also rehearsed on June 24, 2009 and appeared the same, he said, adding: "He asked me to thank everybody, to tell them that he loved them, the dancers, the singers, the crew. I told him that I loved him and he told me that he loved me more and I gave him a big hug and he left the building."

Ortega said the following day, on June 25, 2009, Paul Gongaware, a producer of the "This Is It" tour and co-CEO of AEG Live, told him by phone that Jackson had been taken to a hospital by ambulance. Gongaware then called him again to tell him that the singer was dead "we lost him" Gongaware said.

"It took a while for me to even feel my feet on the ground," Ortega said. "It was clear that everyone in the room was getting text messages and phone calls and that the word had spread. I called everyone to the floor ... the entire cast and we all joined in a circle and I informed them of Michael's passing."

Ortega said Jackson had decided to embark on his "This Is It" tour partially so that his children - Prince, Paris and Blanket, could watch him perform on stage. He had planned to bring them with him. They did not see their father rehearse, he said.

"He wanted to share what it is that he loved all of his life with his children," Ortega said. "He wanted to do it for his fans, who had been loyal to him, who he cared deeply about, he loved very much. He was excited that they were ... becoming big fans of his work, and now that they were of an age that they could really appreciate what it is that he did."

Ortega said Jackson had hoped to perform outside of the United Kingdom following his "This Is It" tour and also make more films, including a full-length feature of his music videos "Thriller" and "Smooth Criminal."

Next, Paul Gongaware, AEG Live’s Co-CEO, testified that he also met with an incoherent Jackson during rehearsals.

"He was a little bit off," he said. "His speech was just very slightly slurred and he was a little slower than I'd known him to be."

According to Gongaware, it was Michael who insisted on adding 21 extra shows to the "This Is It" schedule.

"The first 10 shows sold out and then Michael wanted to add another 21 shows making the grand total 31."

Gongaware testified that Michael was aware of the fact that Prince had performed 21 shows at the 02 Arena and wanted to add 21 additional shows in order to beat Prince's record. Altogether “we contracted 31 shows.”

Even after selling out 50 shows, there were approximately 250,000 people waiting to buy tickets – guaranteeing another 50 shows.

Gongaware testified that Jackson told him he wanted to hire Murray as his personal doctor for the tour.

Gongaware said he advised Jackson to hire a British doctor while he was in London.

"I didn't know Dr. Murray at all, but we were going to London and my preference would have been to hire a doctor in London that was licensed in London, that was connected there in case there were any problems," Gongaware said.

Gongaware said Jackson refused and insisted on hiring Murray anyway.

Gongaware testified that Murray was immediatelty on-board when he informed him that Michael wanted him to sign on as his personal physician for the tour.

Murray initially demanded an annual salary of $5 million(£3.2 million)because he would have to close his clinics. Gongaware told him “there was no way that was going to happen … Michael couldn’t afford it.”

Gongaware said he could hear Michael in the background saying "tell him 150" and when asked by Deputy D.A. Walgren, what he believed Michael to mean by 150, Gogaware stated $150,00 adding that Murray accepted the subsequent offer of $150,000(£96,000) a month.

Murray said he would need an assistant, equipment and housing in London, but told Gongaware he would not need to worry about not being licensed in London.

Gongaware recalled that at a subsequent meeting regarding Michael's health, that Murray was “very engaged”.

The People Vs. Dr. Conrad Murray Day 1. Opening Statements

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Today marked the beginning of the Trial of Dr. Conrad Murray: here's a brief recap of the days events:

The Attorneys

   Deputy District Attorney Defense Attorney
   David Walgren Edward Chernoff

-Jackson's personal physician Dr Conrad Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter

-Prosecutor shows jury photo of singer on gurney after his death and plays disturbing audio of him slurring a month before death .

-Michael Jackson’s death was a homicide,' Los Angeles deputy district attorney David Walgren told the jury in opening statements.

-Accuses Dr Murray of delaying call to 911 as he tries to revive Jackson

-Defense claims that Jackson killed himself  by swallowing perfect storm of drugs because of pressure of comeback'

-First witness, choreographer Kenny Ortega, says Jackson 'wasn't right' during rehearsals

-Tour manager Paul Gongaware says Dr Murray initially demanded $5 million a year to care for performer

-Jackson's parents and siblings Janet, Latoya, Tito, Randy and Jermaine in court

-Woman stopped as she rushes towards Dr Murray in courthouse corridor

Opening Statements

The highly anticipated trial into the death of Michael Jackson opened with an extraordinary moment today as the prosecutor started his opening remarks by displaying a photo of the singer's lifeless body.

Jackson's parents Joseph and Katherine, his siblings Janet, La Toya, Tito, Randy and Jermaine were all at the courthouse in LA for the opening statements in the trial of the singer's personal physician, who was the last person to see him alive.

In the prosecution's opening statements, Mr Walgren insisted that the evidence will show that the 'acts and omissions of Michael Jackson's personal doctor Conrad Murray directly led to his premature death at the age of 50'.

"Murray 'repeatedly acted with gross negilience, repeatedly denied appropriate care to his patient Michael Jackson and that is was Dr Murray's repeated incompetent and unskilled acts that led to Michael Jackson's death on June 25, 2009," Mr Walgren said.

As Dr Conrad Murray appeared before the jury charged with involuntary manslaughter over Jackson’s death more than two years ago, deputy district attorney David Walgren displayed the picture that appeared to show tape or tubing over Jackson's face.

Prosecuting attorney David Walgren argued that Murray gave Jackson propofol, a surgical anesthetic, every day for two months to help him sleep, ultimately leading to Jackson’s death.

"Michael Jackson’s death was a homicide," Los Angeles deputy district attorney David Walgren told the jury in opening statements.
"The evidence will show that Michael Jackson literally put his life in the hands of Conrad Murray... Michael Jackson trusted his life to the medical skills of Conrad Murray.
"The evidence will show that misplaced trust had far too high a price to pay... it cost Michael Jackson his life."

But the doctor's attorney Ed Chernoff told the jury that Jackson administered the lethal dosage himself and that Murray was trying to help the singer's withdrawal of propofol prior to the time of his death.

It was the singer who caused his own death by swallowing a "perfect storm" of drugs the defense argued. Dr Murray wiped tears from his eyes as Mr Chernoff stated that the singer swallowed eight, 2mg pills of Lorazepam and injected himself with a dose of propofol, this 'created a perfect storm in his body that killed him instantly.

Mr Chernoff said that Jackson, who was frustrated because he could not sleep and frustrated because his doctor refused to give him a drug that he wanted,administered the lethal dosage himself. Murray was trying to help the singer's withdrawal of propofol prior to the time of his death.

"When Dr. Murray came into the room and found Michael Jackson, there was no CPR, no paramedic, no machine that was going to revive Michael Jackson, He died so fast he did not even have time to close his eyes."Chernoff said.

Outside the Los Angeles courthouse, fans of the King of Pop faced supporters of Dr Murray waving placards and banners at each other and passers-by. Inside, the whole Jackson family made their way into court for what has been billed as the trial of the century.

Later, the prosecution played a tape of a healthy-looking Jackson giving his last ever performance - a rehearsal of his hit Earth Song - recorded a day before he died.

The lights in the courtroom were turned off and the singer was shown on a screen performing the track at rehearsals at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, just hours before he passed away.
Jackson's mother, Katherine appeared to be in tears watching the clip.

Prosecutors showed comparison pictures of the singer before and after his death on June 25 2009

and played a disturbing audio recording taken from Dr Murray's iPhone of the late singer's slurred words made weeks before his death. Deputy Dist. Atty. David Walgren told jurors that the audio file showed the physician had taped his patient "highly under the influence of unknown agents" and was evidence that Dr Murray knew what was happening to Jackson and should have discontinued ordering propofol."

He called the clip "a taste" of the full recording jurors are to hear later.

Mr Walgren attempted to paint a picture of the days leading up to the singer's death.

On June 19 'Michael showed up for his rehearsal and he was not in good shape, he was not in good shape at all,' Mr Walgren said.

'He had chills, he was trembling... he was rambling.'

Kenny Ortega, the choreographer of Jackson's proposed This Is It tour, expressed concerns about Jackson, but Dr Murray allegedly told him and others that Jackson was 'physically and emotionally fine'.

'Don't let it be your concern, I am the doctor,' Dr Murray allegedly said.

The prosecutor also laid out the order of events from inside Jackson's house on the night that he died.

Mr Walgren accused Dr Murray of failing to call 911 as soon as he realised that there was something wrong with Jackson.

He said that an emergency call was not made until 12:20pm, at least 24 minutes after Dr Murray is believed to have discovered Jackson unconscious.

The prosecutors claimed that phone records showed that Jackson was left unattended for too long.

'It will be clear that Conrad Murray abandoned Michael when he needed help,' Mr Walgren said.

'It was Conrad Murray's gross negligence, it was Conrad Murray's unskilled hands and his desire to obtain this lucrative contract of $150,000 a month that led Dr Murray to not only abandon his patient, but to abandon all principles of medical care.'

Medical monitoring devices typically used when someone is under anesthesia were not there or appeared unused.

A blood pressure cuff was still in a box and an oxygen tank had no oxygen, Mr Walgren said.

But as the defence made their opening statements, Murray wiped away tears as Mr Chernoff described the doctor and Jackson as 'friends first'.

'Dr Murray is no celebrity doctor. He is a cardiologist. He literally saves lives. That's who he is,' Mr Chernoff said.

He said that on the day he died, Jackson had told Murray that he not slept for 10 hours and that if he did not sleep he would not be able to rehearse and would disappoint his fans.

Dr Murray agreed to give him a 25 mg injection of propofol mixed with lidocaine.
Mr Chernoff said that such a small dose would 'dissipate in ten minutes'.

He said that the amount found in Jackson's body, more than 100 mgs, was consistent with major invasive surgery and was administered by Jackson himself.

Jackson 'self-administered an additional dose of propofol and it killed him like that, there was no way to save him,' said Mr Chernoff.

His death was a tragedy, he added, but Murray is not responsible. Murray is 'not perfect... but in this criminal court, we believe he is not guilty,' he added.

Witness list

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List of witnesses in the order of which they are called by the prosecution:

Kenneth “Kenny” Ortega – Director/choreographer and Friend who was helping to direct Jackson’s upcoming “This Is It” world tour

2.

Paul Gongaware – AEG Live CEO, worked with Michael on two tours, History and

3.

Kathie Jorrie –Attorney Hired by AEG Live to negotiatie the contract to hire Conrad Murray on as Michael's personal physician for his "This IS IT" Tour

4.

Michael Amir Williams – Michael Jackson’s Personal Assistant and liaison between Michael and the hired help, hired in 2007 as an organizer for Michael's enormous video collection. First person Dr. Conrad Murray Contacted when he found Michael unresponsive.

5.

Faheem Muhammad – Head of Michael Jackson’s security detail, started off as a driver and was promoted to head of security. Second person to arrive on the scene.

6.

Alberto Alvarez – Michael Jackson’s director of logistics, responsible for
surveying hotel routes, establish communication with police departments and upper management for any event MJ would be attending. First person to arrive on the scene.

7.

Kai Chase – Michael Jackson’s personal chef, Hired in March of 2009 to cook breakfast, lunch, and dinner for Michael, Prince, Paris, and Blanket 6 days a week. Also responsible for grocery shopping.

8.

Robert Russell – Former patient of Dr. Conrad Murray

9.

Bob Johnson – Medical Equipment Expert and manufacturer of the pulse oximeter that Dr. Conrad Murray hooked onto Michael Jackson's finger after Alberto Alvarez called 911

10.

Richard Senneff – Los Angeles fire fighter/paramedic. First Paramedic on the scene

11.

Martin Blount – Los Angeles fire fighter/paramedic

12.

Dr. Richelle Cooper – Physician who was working at the UCLA Medical
Center emergency room the day Michael Jackson was brought in

13.

Edward Dixon – Senior network engineer at AT&T.

14.

Jeff Strohn – Records custodian for Sprint/Nextel

15.

Dr. Thao Nguyen – Cardiology fellow at UCLA, she was present in the
emergency room when Jackson was brought in

16.

Dr. Joanne Prasha –internal medicine physician at the Herman Hospitalin Houston, Texas

17.

Antionette Gill – self-employed cosmetologist residing in Las Vegas, Nevada. Referred to Dr. Murray by her client

18.

Consuelo Ng – Volunteer at Murray's Office in Las Vegas. Credits Murray with saving her grandmother's life.

19.

Bridgette Morgan – met Murray in a social setting in 2003 and formed a relationship lasting until 2009, called him 30 minutes before Jackson's arrest.

20.

Stacey Ruggles-- Conrad Murrays personal administrative assistant, began working for him in 1997. spoke with Murray on the day of Michael's death

21.

Michelle Bella bartender/exotic dancer in Las Vegas, who met Conrad Murray at a club in June of 2008. Exchanged phone calls and text messages. Received a text message on June 25th and voicemail message from Murray on June 16th

22.