Stun Gun Caper -- Supermarket Accomplice! - TMZ.com (blog)

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Stun Gun Caper -- Supermarket Accomplice! TMZ.com (blog) So how does a 13-year-old boy score a stun gun? It's as easy as buying groceries. TMZ has learned Jaafar Jackson, Jermaine's precocious boy, found a serious loophole in his pursuit of the electronic weapon -- at an LA Ralphs supermarket. ... Jackson Nephew, 13, Investigated for Playing with Stun GunABC News Attorney: Michael Jackson's Son Blanket, 7, Wasn't Threatened With TaserUs Magazine Jermaine JacksonPeople Magazine FOXNews -The Associated Press -Los Angeles Times (blog) all 766 news articles »

Attorney Says Michael Jackson's Children Never Exposed to Stun Gun

Attorney Adam Streisand confirmed that child services workers are investigating, but says the stun gun was confiscated before any harm was done.

'We Are The World' Remake Includes Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie Reveals - MTV.com

Washington Post

'We Are The World' Remake Includes Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie Reveals MTV.com Michael Jackson was an integral part of the first "We Are the World," from co-writing the song to singing it alongside a gang of fellow celebrities. Twenty-five years later, and only hours before "We Are the World — 25 for Haiti" ... Producer RedOne on the star-studded remake of 'We Are the World'Los Angeles Times Less-than-stellar remake 'We Are the World' debuts at Olympics in VancouverWashington Post 'We Are The World' remake to debut during Olympics ceremonyLiveDaily.com Extra TV -Vancouver Sun -The Associated Press all 371 news articles »

Is your doctor a criminal? - CNN

Washington Post

Is your doctor a criminal? CNN Dr. Conrad Murray faces criminal charges and last year, hundreds of doctors were found guilty of criminal acts. Dr. Conrad Murray stands accused of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael ... Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, goes back to workBBC News Autopsy: Michael Jackson Very Thin And Sickly Before He DiedRTT News Judge to Decide Whether Joe Jackson Gets Son's Medical RecordsKTLA NME.com -Actress Archives -FOXNews all 1,000 news articles »

Jackson's fame a challenge for defense

LOS ANGELES | Michael Jackson's fame could pose a challenge for Dr. Conrad Murray's defense team as his lawyers fight an involuntary manslaughter charge against the physician in the singer's death. Citing the "popularity of Michael Jackson," criminal defense lawyer Harland Braun, who has handled celebrity cases and defended doctors in court, said Tuesday that Dr. Murray's defense team has a monumental job ahead. "How would (jurors) be accepted back into the community if they acquit him?" Mr. Braun said. "It's a tough case." Attorney Steve Cron, who also has handled medical cases, said the attorneys are being confronted this ...

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Michael Jackson Was Very Thin, Sickly Before Death, Autopsy Finds - MTV.com

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Michael Jackson Was Very Thin, Sickly Before Death, Autopsy Finds MTV.com At the time of his death, Jackson was suffering from multiple ailments and using half a dozen medications. By MTV News staff Following the filing Monday of an involuntary-manslaughter charge against Conrad Murray in connection with the death of Michael ... Michael Jackson's doctor charged with involuntary manslaughterLiveDaily.com Joe Jackson: Dr. Murray 'a fall guy'CNN Coroner releases new details about Michael Jackson's deathCNN International Star Magazine -Philadelphia Inquirer -ABC News all 3,248 news articles »

Michael Jackson Balding, Incredibly Thin and Had Tattooed Facial Features

King of Pop's condition described in painful detail in full coroner's report.

Jackson doctor out on bail, back for April hearing

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson's doctor returns to court in April to find out the date for the next major step in the case -- a proceeding that will reveal for the first time the evidence the prosecution believes will show his "gross negligence" was the direct cause of the pop star's death. Dr. Conrad Murray pleaded not guilty Monday to a charge of involuntary manslaughter and a judge released him on $75,000 bail. Superior Court Judge Keith Schwartz ordered Murray to turn in his passport and said he could travel within the U.S., but not to any foreign ...

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Jackson doctor pleads not guilty

LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's doctor has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star. Dr. Conrad Murray, a Houston cardiologist who was with Jackson when he died June 25, entered his plea Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court just hours after he was charged. He could face up to four years in prison if convicted. Murray appeared in court in a gray suit as Jackson's father Joe, mother Katherine, and siblings LaToya, Jermaine, Tito, Jackie and Randy sat behind prosecutors. Jackson hired Murray to be his personal physician as he prepared for a strenuous ...

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Dr. Conrad Murray Pleads Not Guilty to Manslaughter Charges in Michael Jackson Death

Murray faces up to four years if convicted.

Doctor Finally Facing Charges in Michael Jackson Death

Months after the King of Pop's death, prosecutors will finally draw charges against Dr. Conrad Murray.

Charges to be filed in Michael Jackson's death

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- The circus that swirled around Michael Jackson when he was alive rolled on Friday as the doctor expecting to be accused of involuntary manslaughter in his death planned to stage a surrender at a courthouse but called it off after prosecutors announced charges will be filed next week. Instead of the promised appearance by Dr. Conrad Murray and his lawyers, a crowd of reporters and photographers gathered outside a branch courthouse only got a drenching from a rainstorm. Murray, working as Jackson's personal physician during the singer's preparation for comeback concerts, has been under investigation since ...

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Michael Jackson's Family Want the Right to Sue Over Death Photos

Joe Jackson's lawyer claims there is legal precedent for a family suing for invasion of privacy when such photos are published.

Charges in Michael Jackson death expected Monday - Washington Post

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Charges in Michael Jackson death expected Monday Washington Post No charges will be filed in Michael Jackson's death until Monday, a Los Angeles district attorney's spokesman said Friday. Attorneys for Conrad Murray say they expect the Houston cardiologist to be charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter for ... Jackson's Doctor to Face Charges MondayNew York Times Jackson Doctor Expected to Be Charged on MondayABC News Michael Jackson's physician to be charged on MondayThe Money Times MTV.com -TheCelebrityCafe.com -Los Angeles Times all 4,657 news articles »

Lawyer: Michael Jackson's Doctor Will Surrender Friday

Dr. Conrad Murray's spokeswoman says he will arrive at court this afternoon.

Lawyer: Jackson's doctor to surrender Friday

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Michael Jackson's doctor plans to seek his day in court Friday -- whether or not he's been charged in the singer's death. After waiting all week to face a likely charge of manslaughter, Dr. Conrad Murray and his frustrated legal team plan to surrender at a Los Angeles courthouse. "We are going to be at the courthouse at 1:30 (p.m.) for his surrender," said Miranda Sevcik, spokeswoman for Murray's legal team. "We see no reason to perpetuate the arbitrary situation any longer." The legal gamesmanship follows several days of negotiations in which Murray's lawyers tried to ...

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Lawyers Negotiating Surrender for Michael Jackson's Doctor

Murray has maintained that nothing he gave Jackson should have killed him.

Michael Jackson's Family Wants Harsher Charges for Dr. Conrad Murray

Dr. Conrad Murray is ready to surrender to authorities if prosecutors file charges, the doctor's attorney said.

Jackson family wants harsher charge against doctor

LOS ANGELES -- Michael Jackson's family believes involuntary manslaughter charges against the pop singer's physician would be "just a slap on the wrist," lawyer Brian Oxman said Wednesday. Mr. Oxman told CBS' "The Early Show" that Dr. Conrad Murray displayed recklessness in dispensing powerful drugs to help Jackson sleep, warranting a second-degree murder charge. Involuntary manslaughter -- the charge prosecutors reportedly plan to seek -- carries a maximum jail sentence of just four years. "That is just a slap on the wrist, and a slap in the face, because Michael Jackson was someone who we knew was in danger of ...

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Jackson's doctor faces manslaughter charge

LOS ANGELES | Prosecutors plan to charge Michael Jackson's doctor with manslaughter rather than take the case to a grand jury, a law enforcement official told the Associated Press Tuesday. Prosecutors will file a criminal complaint against Dr. Conrad Murray, who practices in Houston, instead of taking the case before a grand jury, which is done in private, the official said. The person is not authorized to speak publicly about the case and only spoke on the condition of anonymity. The complaint would be the prelude to a public hearing in which a judge would weigh testimony from witnesses to ...

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Stars Record 'We Are the World' for Haiti

Over 80 singers lent their voice to a remake of the Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson-penned hit.

Stars gather for 'We Are the World' - CNN

MTV UK

Stars gather for 'We Are the World' CNN Lionel Richie, who co-wrote the first song with Michael Jackson, is organizing the re-recording. Los Angeles, California (CNN) -- Dozens of recording stars converged on a Hollywood studio on Monday evening to add their voices to a ... Stars in US re-record We Are the World for HaitiBBC News 'We Are The World -- 25 For Haiti' Artists Include Kanye West, Miley Cyrus ...MTV.com Kanye, Usher, Justin Bieber & More Re-Record We Are The WorldMTV UK Entertainment Weekly -New York Times (blog) -NME.com all 876 news articles »

Grammy ratings surge 35% - Los Angeles Times

MTV UK

Grammy ratings surge 35% Los Angeles Times Maybe the world was craving an Elton John-Lady Gaga duet. Or perhaps a Cirque du Soleil-style acrobatic routine from a nearly naked Pink. Or it could be that viewers just like hearing bleeped rap songs. Whatever the case, the 35% ... Grammys: Elton John and Lady Gaga's sunglasses, to bling or not to bling?Entertainment Weekly Grammy Ratings Get A Boost From Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson TributeMTV.com Liz Smith: Red-Hot Pink Steals the GrammysWomen on the Web Columbus Ledger-Enquirer -Chicago Sun-Times -msnbc.com all 455 news articles »

Backstage at the Grammys! - Us Magazine

Telegraph.co.uk

Backstage at the Grammys! Us Magazine Michael Jackson's kids -- Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and Blanket, 7 -- posed with Lionel Richie after accepting a lifetime achievement award on the singer's behalf. Enter your personal information to the left, or sign in with your Facebook account ... Grammys' King of Pop flopNew York Post Arena-rock, Auto-Tune and a Michael Jackson Tribute at the GrammysNew York Times Michael Jackson children collect lifetime Grammy awardBBC News Prime Writer News Network -BlackBook Magazine -Philadelphia Metro all 943 news articles »