Murray's MJ Manslaughter Trial Pushed to September

[brunob12]

Murray's MJ Manslaughter Trial Pushed to September
5/2/2011 10:20 AM PDT by TMZ Staff

Dr. Conrad Murray can chill til September -- his trial for Michael Jackson's death just got pushed back.

Judge Michael Pastor announced the postponement this morning in the manslaughter trial -- opening statements were set to begin next week.

Murray's attorneys asked for the delay so they could prepare for new witnesses the prosecution plans to call.

[brunob12]

OMG! This is sooooo surprising. NOT.

[Miss.Peppers]

FFS!   argue/

[jacilovesmichael]

Hahaha. Bec where are ya? I'm waiting for some F bombs from you  :lol:

Yeah...not surprising at all. My gut tells me there isn't going to be a trial at all. What do you guys think?

mj_bad/

Haha...just wanted to use that icon!

[bec]

Fuck.

[Victor]

........................... moonwalk_/

[GINAFELICIA]

oh no  pale/

[fordtocarr]

Read this article on the trial..

Trial of Michael Jackson doctor delayed until Sept
AP

By LINDA DEUTSCH, AP Special Correspondent – 58 mins ago

The long-awaited trial of the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's drug death was delayed Monday for four months, with a judge saying defense lawyers needed additional preparation time to effectively represent their client.

Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor said he was more concerned with justice for Dr. Conrad Murray than with the speed of the proceedings.

Murray, who had insisted on a speedy trial, waived that right and agreed to start jury selection anew on Sept. 8. Lawyers estimated opening statements would begin Sept. 20.

Attorneys for Murray filed a motion Sunday complaining about the last-minute addition of expert witnesses to the prosecution case and saying they needed at least two weeks to find experts of their own and have them prepare reports.

They also are trying to get raw footage from Jackson's posthumous concert movie, "This Is It." Prosecutors plan to use clips to show Jackson was in good health just before he died.

Pastor said he did not think two weeks was sufficient for the defense to accomplish its goals
So the judge gave them more time..way beyond the 2 weeks they ask for.  Looks like our team is needing more time for "their witnesses" :).

Prospective jurors who filled out questionnaires and were to return to court Tuesday will be thanked and told their services are no longer needed, the judge said.
Couldn't find jurors, then the ones they DID find, they now let go!!

"The court is very mindful of judicial efficiency and the expense that has occurred in this case," Pastor said. "But first and foremost is justice ... The continuance in this case is absolutely essential."
Exactly..first and foremost is justice!!  ....lala...

Pastor said he didn't like the idea of picking a new jury but said it was "preferable to having this continuing drama."
LOVE this...continuing drama!!!  Pick a new jury over continuing drama??  So, they'll have to find a NEW jury and then the drama continues...

Deputy District Attorney David Walgren said he had no objection to a delay. He had been urging a later start date all along.

Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter. He is accused of negligence in administering the hospital anesthetic propofol to Jackson in his home. The superstar singer died June 25, 2009, of an overdose of propofol coupled with other sedatives.

The Murray defense has posed the theory that Jackson, who was desperate for sleep, swallowed more propofol than the doctor gave him. The drug normally is administered intravenously.

The prosecution presented new reports last week from two experts who say it's impossible to overdose by taking the drug orally because it would not be absorbed into the intestines.

Murray, who had been adamant about wanting a trial within 60 days of his preliminary hearing, was asked by the judge if he was giving up that right to allow his lawyers to effectively represent him.

"Yes," Murray said. "I believe it's in the best interest of all parties."
And we can just now guess who all his interested parties are!!

"But do you feel it is in your best interest?" asked the judge.

"Yes," said the defendant.

Pastor said he planned to keep the case "on a short leash" and set a progress hearing on June 3.
Just what is a short leash?  I'm watching you???

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[Kristina4LOVE]

Great! Just Great!
Now we have nothing else to do than solve TS's puzzles. After all we have to be ready for the court  :lol: just like TS told us.

L.O.V.E to all!

[eternalflame]

:shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:  :shock:

Fuck.

Thanks bec. I feel better now.

Yeah...not surprising at all. My gut tells me there isn't going to be a trial at all. What do you guys think?

Yep that was my first thought as well! lolol/

And what will be the reason in September? C´mon, give the guys some ideas!

[VeryLittleSusie]

Ok, then I'll come back here in September.  :roll:

crash/

[MJLive2010]

I hope Michael comes Back in July 2011 in the way how he wrote it .  If not then I am starting to hate this F*****ing HOAX .
I am sick an tiered of waiting and waiting for Months and years . Come out with the Truth Jackson Family havent we already made a Amazing Job by finding enough evidence that MJ is ALIVE ? I love you Michael Please dont wait another 1,2,3 years to come back PLEAAAAAAAAAASSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! suspicious//  :(  :|  :roll:

[frogh777]

this is the rollercoaster-effect!!

[Yambo3003]

I'm not surprised at all.  :?:  I guess more waiting time and more people losing their patience.

[Grace]

Does anybody else get the feeling of being watched like on an audition?
Do we have some breath, dedication, love left?
I do. Goat leather, I'm afraid.  lolol/

Don't fall into depressions, ok, this is not the end of the world but some more time to let it sink, settle, live and smile.

It's an adventure. It's a great adventure. We want to take them places that they've never been before. We want to show them talent like they've never seen before.

We will get there. With the love, L.O.V.E.