The death of Michael Jackson
The death of Michael Jackson is probably the most discussed topic of 2009 Hollywood crimes. This king of pop had breathed his last on 25 June in 2009. It was a not normal death and this superstar and pop icon had also raised a storm after he died. In report of post-mortem it has been found that propofol’s overdose and sedatives were responsible for the star’s death.
Who was responsible for Jackson’s death?
Recently, it has been found out that Dr. Conrad Murray was responsible for the death of this Hollywood superstar. He was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment.
Act behind the scene
Dr Conrad Murray had been the personal doctor of Jackson and the star’s death was also caused due to fatal drugs prescribed by Murray. The doctor was handcuffed after the verdict given by the judge and he was declared of 4 years imprisonment. His medical license was also cancelled as he was convicted. Though Dr. Murray pleaded that he was not guilty but all the evidences proved against him leading to his imprisonment and proving him the cause of Michael Jackson’s death.
Dr. Conrad Murray was hired for Jackson when he decided to comeback. He was preparing for his concert in London, at Q2 Arena. Jackson was suffering from insomnia and was given the drug propofol to overcome it. But this drug finally caused the death of the pop ruler. As per the prosecutors the drug had violated standards of medical care as a sleeping medication. The prosecutors also said that Dr. Murray had not administered the drug propofol without any proper medical equipment and back-up.
The death of Michael Jackson and Trial of Dr. Conrad Murray
Trial of Dr. Conrad Murray on Michael Jackson death has been the curiosity of many. Several fans of Jackson waited for the trial and verdict on the death of Jackson. Finally the jury consisted of 7 men and 5 women said that Dr. Murray was the guilty and it is a case of manslaughter.
The death of Michael Jackson, the Prosecutors, and Dr. Conrad Murray
The Prosecutors also said that Dr. Conrad Murray botched efforts of resuscitation. The doctor also lied about his actions to the other medical personnel. Murray was blamed as the reckless doctor who left his patient the time Jackson wanted him most. However, the doctor did not show any evidence at the time of the trial. But he admitted that he had given Jackson propofol in a small dose and his intention was to aid him to sleep.
Dr. Murray’s lawyers however, were on the points that the singer was dependent on propofol and it might also happen that Jackson had taken some extra dose after Murray had left his room. They are also on the takes that Jackson had taken some sedatives that also contributed to his death.
Is AEG also responsible for the death of the pop star?
However, there is also a new turn on the death of Jackson as his old mother and children said that the AEG was responsible for the singer’s death. It has been reported that AEG had pressurized Jackson to perform when the star’s physical condition was not good. He was not capable to take the load of his show but he had to take that as AEG demanded. It was also claimed by Jackson’s lawyers that AEG said that Jackson’s career will be finished if he did not agree to perform at the show and they had to cancel the concert. It was also reported that Jackson had to work with Murray. But AEG has denied the fact telling that Jackson was not pressurized. In fact, he took his decision. As per the lawyers of the AEG company Jackson was not forced for any performance or he was enough competent to take his own decision and care for himself and his family.
Reactions among the relatives and fans of Jackson after the verdict:
Relatives and fans of Jackson seemed happy after the verdict declaring Dr. Conrad Murray the criminal. Jackson’s mother said she was feeling better and the star’s sister commented it is a victory. Several fans of Jackson cheered in joy when the man responsible for their icon’s death was punished. Some fans were even found fainted outside the court.
Michael Jackson and his last concert:
Jackson was all set to put the stage on fire by his stage performances at O2 Arena that was going to be held in Greenwich in southeast London. It was heard that the singer had some high hopes for this comeback concert. Even, he rehearsed for the show desperately.
Responses to tickets for this show were also demanding. It has been heard that though advertisement was initially given for a few concerts but the organizers of AEG group got fast responses and they increased the number to 50. The show was again to hit the stage with Jackson in his top performance surrounded and supported by his fans from all across the world.
Number of tickets sold was more than 750,000 and the billing amount reached the height of “hottest-selling”. In fact, there was recorded sale of tickets for the show. Though the jurors said that Jackson was had went through rigorous training that was adverse to his healthy, the organizers said that the singer was energetic and engaged too in his rehearsal the day before his last day.
Death of Jackson indeed marks the end of a golden period of pop. Being the ruler of pop Jackson gained immense popularity and supports of his fans. His fame not only remained bounded in his country but he was a universal star. There are really some who are not heard the name of this personality.
Like many other Hollywood crimes, death of Jackson also pointed to the dark side of the glamour world of Hollywood. The area of pop had lost the most important person forever. It is really impossible to have another Jackson who can dominate the stage of pop by his majestic performances.