Darcy Erwin

Article #6
North County Times
http://www.nctimes.com/entertainment/movies/to-jurors-michael-jackson-s-doctor-remains-silent/article_261ab38d-dfa2-503b-be8c-b6621a0a3344.html
To jurors, Michael Jackson's doctor remains silent

The panel stil has to choose whether to convict or acquit Dr. Conrad Murray of the possible manslaughter of Michael Jackson. The evidence has brough 49 wittness and hundreds of pieces to the table and the panel has been told that there will be no more. Murray's decision came 22 days after testimony and some deep though and came to tell supreme court that he had not ruled out taking stand. The doctor seemed to pray before the announcement. Juror were exceused from te court room while Pastor give Murray the Miranda Warning. He told the that he will not testify. Prosecuters said Murray gave Jackson a fatal dose of anethetic propofol in Michael Jacksons house, but defendants say Jackson took the dose himself. Though Murray gave Jackson equiptment and vials of of propofol, experts say doctor should have had to be administering propofol. More than 300 pieces of evidence have been presended during the trial, which has lasted 6 weeks.

This connects to what I am learning in my history class because of the legal rights in the Bill of Rights. Dr. Murray has a right to a trial by jury as said by Bill of Rights. A great example of the Bill of Right presented in this news story is the Miranda Warning. Pastor told Dr. Murray that he had the right to remain silent. He also had a lawyer which is also allowed due to the Bill of Rights. It really connects.

This connects to my life because if I ever was accused of anything I would want a fair trial that followed my rights. Also if one of my friends were accused I would wish them the best as well. or even one of my parents.

My opinion of this case is that Dr. Murray is guilty of all charges and should be sent to jail for four years and be striped of his medical liscence. Based on the evidence it seem that that is the only thing that truely makes sence.