[video] Michael's speech about $ony & Tommy Mottola - $ony Kills Music

Today, October, 12th 2009, Michael's new song "This is it" has been released. I love it BUT Sony is lying to us. Michael wanted to leave them in 2002, after what they did to his album "Invincible" in 2001. $ony can't release "real" new songs so they release old songs but does not tell us the truth. Michael did not record this song some weeks before his death. I needed to make this video to remind us what Michael thought about them... It's even more important today... Here is Michael's speech in 2002, it's really really interesting, he says all we've got to know about $ony... Rest in Peace dear Michael, we will always be by your side, even if you're not there physically... WE LOVE YOU MORE!!!!

[video] Michael Jackson's Autopsy Doc MJ Didn't Kill Himself

The doctor who declared Michael Jackson's death a homicide claims it's extremely unlikely the singer killed himself with a deadly dose of Propofol -- insisting Dr. Conrad Murray is more likely to blame.

Dr. Christopher Rogers just testified -- Murray's description of the final moments leading up to Michael's cardiac arrest just doesn't add up.

Murray claims he left for two minutes to go to the bathroom -- and when he returned, Michael wasn't breathing. The defense will argue MJ self-administered a deadly dose of Propofol in that time.

But Rogers insists ... Murray's scenario is nearly impossible -- because in that two minute window, MJ would have had to wake up (under the influence of several powerful sedatives) and skillfully administer the deadly dose ... which would then have had to travel to his brain, causing him to stop breathing.

What's more likely, according to Rogers -- Murray administered several doses of Propofol in the hours leading to Michael's death without properly measuring them out ... resulting in an overdose.

UPDATE-------------------------

4:05 PM: Rogers seemed to soften his initial position during cross-examination -- claiming it's unlikely MJ injected himself with a deadly dose of Propofol ... but it's still possible.

Smokey Robinson I DID NOT Imply that Murray is Innocent!

Smokey Robinson says he doesn't want his sympathy for Dr. Murray to be misinterpreted as support -- telling TMZ he does "feel sorry" for the guy ... but still believes Murray is 100% GUILTY.

Earlier this week, Smokey told Access Hollywood ... "I actually feel sorry in a way for the doctor ... he was just under the influence of being so happy to be around Michael Jackson."

Now, Smokey says he does not want anyone to be confused about his stance on the manslaughter case -- telling TMZ, "Let me be clear, I believe Dr. Murray is responsible for Michael Jackson's death through his absolute negligence.”

Smokey adds, "I knew Michael Jackson since he was 10 years old and loved him like a little brother. His untimely death was one of the most tragic events in my life."

Conrad Murray Trial Defense Drops Claim That MJ Orally Ingested Fatal Propofol

Dr. Conrad Murray's lawyer announced in court this AM that Murray is abandoning the argument that Michael Jackson accidentally killed himself by orally self-administering Propofol.

Michael Flanagan said in court today that an independent study by the defense showed swallowing Propofol would not produce fatal results.

Associated Press initially reported that Murray's lawyers were dropping the claim that MJ self-administered the fatal dose, but that is not accurate.

Lead lawyer, Ed Chernoff, said in opening statements that they would show MJ self-administered the drug. Chernoff can still argue that MJ injected the fatal dose after awakening and becoming frustrated.

People vs. Dr. Conrad Murray Sleep Doc: Murray's Care Was "Disturbing"

Sleep Expert -- Dr. Nader Kamangar Testifies

Dr. Nadar Kamangar -- a pulmonary and critical care doctor who specializes in sleep medicine -- had some harsh words for Dr. Conrad Murray ... calling his use of Propofol "inconceivable," "unethical," and "disturbing."

Kamangar -- who is an adviser for the CA Medical Board -- said he found "multiple extreme deviations" in Murray's standard of care as it relates to insomnia.

* Dr. Kamangar told the court insomnia is a common problem in the ICU ... he said he uses Propofol on a daily basis. * Kamangar said Propofol should be used with extreme caution because it can be unpredictable, especially when used with other sedatives. * He said Murray's treatment of Michael Jackson amounted to "gross negligence." * According to Kamangar , Murray should have never given MJ any sedatives because he was dehydrated ... which means his blood pressure was already low. * He also said Murray's failure to call 911 was an "unconscionable deviation of care" adding, Murray wasted critical time calling MJ's assistant instead of calling 911. * Kamangar told the court Murray broke one of the first rules of medicine -- putting your patient first -- when he witheld information from ER docs. * He also said Murray behaved unethically when he chose to ignore "clear signs" of MJ's drug addiction.

[Graphic] Michael Jackson Autopsy Photo Dead, Naked Body

Prosecutors just showed an image of Michael Jackson's dead, naked body sprawled on a gurney -- taken hours after the singer died.

The date on the tiles beside his body appears to read August 25th, 2009 -- but MJ's autopsy doctor Christopher Rogers claims the date is wrong ... it should read June 25th.

[video] Michael Jackson autopsy photo shocks courtroom

The big debate following Tuesday's testimony focused on the prosecution's decision to display a photo of a deceased and nearly naked Michael Jackson during testimony from the medical examiner who performed his autopsy. We hear some people were brought to tears by the image, including one Michael Jackson fan who was seated in the gallery and had to leave the room.

But difficult as it might have been for many to view, HLN correspondent and In Session anchor Ryan Smith says the controversial decision to show the picture may have been made to get the jury to "connect with the victim."

Expert: 6 ways Dr. Murray messed up

Powerful testimony today from cardiologist Dr. Alon Steinberg who said that leaving a sedated patient alone is like leaving a baby on a kitchen countertop: it's possible it will turn out OK, but nobody should ever do it.

Dr. Steinberg says that in his review of Dr. Conrad Murray’s treatment of Michael Jackson for the California Medical Board he found six ways in which Dr. Murray "extremely deviated" from the standard of care.

1. The use of propofol for treating insomnia. The drug is used for short diagnostic procedures only.

2. Administering propofol in Jackson’s home. The drug can only be administered in a hospital setting with the proper equipment, staffing and physical observation of the patient.

3. Failing to plan for an emergency. Doctors must always plan for the worst, especially when administering dangerous drugs to their patients.

4. Not following appropriate protocol when Jackson went into respiratory arrest. Dr. Steinberg says the first thing Dr. Murray should have done was call 911 and the chest compressions he performed were counterproductive, because Jackson’s heart was beating.

5. Failing to summon emergency help when necessary. There was a significant delay in calling 911 and instead of calling for emergency help, Dr. Murray called Jackson’s assistant.

6. Failing to maintain proper medical records. There were no records of Jackson’s vitals or medications that had been administered. Therefore, at the emergency room Dr. Murray didn’t have the necessary information to help the physicians.

Complete courtroom coverage of the Conrad Murray trial airs live on HLN from gavel to gavel. It’s also on In Session on truTV from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET every weekday.

Breaking: Defense dumps its main theory!

Dr. Conrad Murray's team is dropping its claim that Michael Jackson orally self-administered the lethal dose of propofol.

It's the argument they laid out in opening statements and had been working to build since the first witness took the stand.

But Dr. Murray's lawyers just told the court they will instead focus on a theory that Jackson used a syringe to inject the sedative through a catheter which was running into his left leg. Attorneys and experts have both said at various points throughout the trial that oral ingestion of propofol would deliver only minimal sedative effects, certainly not enough to prove fatal.

So already a major day in court, between this significant strategy switch and cardiologist Dr. Alon Steinberg rattling off six ways Dr. Murray deviated from the standard of care in his treatment of Jackson.

What do you think of this new defense claim? Will it help them prove their point? Or will jurors see it as a sign of desperation in their defense of Dr. Murray?

[video] Doctor: 'Gross negligence' in Jackson death

Prosecution expert Dr. Alon Steinberg reviewed Dr. Conrad Murray’s treatment of Michael Jackson for the California Medical Board and found six ways Jackson's personal doctor was grossly negligent. Prosecutor David Walgren walked Dr. Steinberg through his findings, building up a case for the State that Dr. Murray made several errors in judgement. Dr. Steinberg also testified that his findings would not change even if Jackson had self-administered propofol, as the defense claims, without the knowledge of Dr. Murray.

[video] MJ a "sweet kid" with a lousy childhood

From HLN host Joy Behar

As the Conrad Murray trial continues, I’m constantly being reminded at just how complicated Michael Jackson's existence was. On the one hand, he was center stage for most of his life. But despite all his professional triumphs, and regardless of all of the love and adoration he received from his loyal fans, something still must have been missing that made him turn to drugs. When Harry Belafonte was here on Monday, we talked about the Michael Jackson that he knew. The two famously collaborated on “We Are the World,” and Belafonte remembers Jackson as a “sweet kid.” But it is telling indeed that in the same breath, Belafonte recalled that Michael “had a bad time growing up.” We can all speculate on what that missing component was for Michael, but one thing remains certain - it's not going to change how his public will remember him.

[video] Expert: Dr. Murray made "unconscionable" choices

Pulmonary and sleep expert Dr. Nader Kamangar testified that Dr. Conrad Murray’s decision not to call 911 when he noticed Michael Jackson wasn’t breathing was “an extreme and unconscionable deviation of the standard of care.” Dr. Kamangar also said “The first rule of thumb in basic life support is to call for help. If you have someone present, next to you, you call them to call for help. But if you have nobody, the most important thing is to call for help.” Sounds basic enough, but several prosecution witnesses have testified that Dr. Murray failure to promptly call for help might have been the difference between life and death for the King of Pop. Dr. Kamangar investigated Dr. Murray's care of Jackson for the California Medical Board and reports he found “extreme deviations” from the standard of care. The deviations Dr. Kamangar discovered mirror the findings of cardiologist Dr. Alon Steinberg who testified earlier in the day.

[video] Doc: MJ would be alive if Conrad called 911 sooner

Expert witness Dr. Alon Steinberg testified Michael Jackson would still be alive if Dr. Conrad Murray had just called 911 right away when he noticed Jackson wasn’t breathing. Phone records indicate Dr. Murray called Jackson’s assistant for help instead. At times, defense attorney Michael Flanagan’s questioning of Dr. Steinberg bordered on contentious. Flanagan tried repeatedly to find flaws in the doctor’s conclusions, but the cardiologist defended himself well enough that our Ryan Smith labeled him the State's star witness.

[photos] Michael Forever Tribute Concert - October 8th, 2011

Paris, Prince and Blanket on stage and artists showing the Love for MJ at the tribute concert in Wales.

Beyonce’s Michael Jackson Tribute @Beyonce...

Jurors Hear about Drugs Recovered from Michael Jackson Home

Jurors Hear about Drugs Recovered from Michael Jackson Home: MyFoxLA.com

Los Angeles - A Los Angeles County coroner's investigator testified today that she retrieved 12 vials of the anesthetic propofol, along with a variety of prescription drugs, lotions and medical supplies, from Michael Jackson's rented Holmby Hills estate after the singer died. Jackson died June 25, 2009, from an overdose of the powerful sedative at age 50. Testifying in the involuntary-manslaughter trial of Jackson's personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, Los Angeles County coroner's investigator Elissa Fleak said she went to Jackson's home the night he died, and found various medications on a nightstand and glass table next to the singer's bed. She said she also found a largely empty 20-milliliter bottle of propofol on the floor under the nightstand. Fleak testified that she also discovered prescription bottles of drugs including diazepam, Flomax and Lorazepam, several types of lotions and creams, oxygen tanks, latex gloves, alcohol swabs, an IV stand, catheters and a jug of urine, along with a syringe with the needle missing. Fleak told the seven-man, five-woman jury that she went back to the home on June 29, 2009, after Murray had been interviewed by police, and found three bags on the top shelf of a cabinet in the bedroom closet. The coroner's investigator testified that she found a largely empty 100-milliliter bottle of propofol that was inside a saline bag when she opened one of the bags -- a blue Costco bag -- along with a 20-milliliter bottle of propofol that was essentially empty. In a light blue and brown Baby Essentials diaper bag, she found two 100-milliliter vials of propofol that appeared to be full and seven smaller 20-milliliter vials -- three of which were opened, Fleak testified. Under questioning by Deputy District Attorney David Walgren, the coroner's investigator agreed that one of the open vials was about 20 percent full, another was a little less than half full and a third was 15 to 20 percent full. She told jurors that she also found numerous other medical supplies inside the bags, including five of Murray's business cards from his Houston clinic, a pulse oximeter, a plastic bag containing empty medical packages, three bottles of Lidocaine and two more bottles of Lorazepam. Thirty-six tubes of prescription lotion were also found in the cabinet, she said. Fleak -- who is due back on the stand Thursday for more questioning -- said she also collected a saline bag and IV tubing from an IV stand in Jackson's bedroom on June 29, 2009, that she had seen four days earlier. One of Jackson's employees, Alberto Alvarez, testified last week that Murray grabbed vials from a nightstand and directed him to put them in a bag and then put that bag inside another bag. He also testified that Murray directed him to retrieve an IV bag from the IV stand and to put it into a blue bag, noting when he was shown a bottle of propofol in court that he believed it was the one he had seen inside the IV bag. Paramedic Richard Senneff, who treated Jackson after 911 was called, testified that he saw Murray with a bag in his hand, picking up items from the bedroom floor near a nightstand as paramedics were preparing to take Jackson to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, where the singer was pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. Another paramedic, Martin Blount, told jurors he saw Murray scoop up three bottles of Lidocaine from the bedroom floor and put them in a black bag. When Jackson died at age 50, the cardiologist was working for him at the rented mansion in Holmby Hills, where the pop star was staying while rehearsing for his 50 sold-out concerts in London dubbed "This Is It." Prosecutors contend Murray gave Jackson propofol and then failed to monitor him, leaving his bedroom for at least 45 minutes to make phone calls and send emails. Defense attorneys maintain that Murray was weaning Jackson off the medication and that he gave him only a small amount of propofol, but Jackson "self-administered" a larger dose, killing himself instantly after the doctor left the room.

Read more: http://www.myfoxla.com/dpp/jackson_dr_trial/case_file/jurors-hear-about-drugs-recovered-from-jackson-home-20111005#ixzz1a8Lxune2

Jury Hears Murray's Police Interview

Jurors in the involuntary-manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's personal physician began listening today to an audiotape of the doctor being interviewed by police two days after the singer died from an overdose of the powerful anesthetic…

Jury Hears Murray's Police Interview: MyFoxLA.com

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Michael Jackson Trial Update: Murray's Cell Phone Examined

Prosecutors in the involuntary manslaughter trial against Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, brought a computer forensic analyst to the stand to describe what emails and recordings he found on Murray's cell phone. The most damaging evidence against Murray was a recording of a conversation on May 10, 2009 between Jackson and Murray that was extracted from the physician's iPhone. The call, which was played in the courtroom, occurred during the time the pop star was preparing for a high-stakes concert series in London. Listen to the recording here, courtesy of Fox News. The King of Pop is heard discussing his plans to build a hospital for children in a rambling, slurring conversation. At one point, Jackson mumbled to his doctor, "I hurt, you know, I hurt," after talking about having no childhood and how he feels for those kids who have no parents. The recording ends with the singer saying, "I am asleep" after the doctor asks him if he is okay. Jackson died of a propofol overdose on June 25, 2009. The defense claims Murray had given Jackson only a small amount of the drug and that the singer injected himself with the lethal dose when Murray wasn't looking. Read more: http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2011/10/michael_jackson_trial_update_murrays_cell_phone_examined.php#ixzz1a8DFdAOV

Michael Jackson Death Trial, Day 9: The Doctor Speaks

The prosecution in the involuntary manslaughter trial against Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray will present one of their final pieces of evidence Friday, playing a taped police interview with Murray.

Getty Images Scott Smith, one of the L.A. detectives who conducted the interview two days after Jackson's death, takes the stand to introduce the evidence to the jurors. The two-hour interview has never been played in public before, nor has a transcript of its contents been released. In it, the Houston-based cardiologist, who was accompanied by an attorney, detailed his treatment of Jackson in the hours before the superstar's death. Murray told detectives that he had been trying to wean Jackson off the powerful anesthetic propofol, because he was afraid he was addicted and had given the King of Pop other sedatives, including lorazepam and midazolam, to try helping Jackson to sleep. Murray claimed other doctors had also given Jackson propofol, which the "Thriller" singer called his "milk." The doctor also told police that he had only left Jackson alone for a couple minutes when he returned around 11:00 AM on June 25, 2009 to find the singer had stopped breathing. Murray's attorneys have disputed this portion of the timeline and say the doctor returned to find Jackson unresponsive around noon. Defense attorneys contend Jackson gave himself the lethal dose after Murray left the room. Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter and faces up to four years behind bars and the loss of his medical license if convicted. Read more: http://extratv.warnerbros.com/2011/10/michael_jackson_death_trial_day_9_the_doctor_speaks.php#ixzz1a8C1NxLm

Michael Jackson - Hollywood Tonight

Music video by Michael Jackson performing "Hollywood Tonight." (C) 2011 Optimum Productions

Michael Jackson Pepsi Generation

Michael Jackson teams up with director Bob Giraldi in a Pepsi commerical for the "new generation".

[video] Michael Jackson - The Making Of Hollywood Tonight

Music video by Michael Jackson performing The Making Of Hollywood Tonight. (C) 2011 Optimum Productions

[video] Michael Jackson - Ghost

Music video by Michael Jackson performing Ghost. (C) 2000 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

Michael Jackson - Childhood (Michael Jackson's Vision)

Music video by Michael Jackson performing Childhood (Michael Jackson's Vision). (C) 2010 MJJ Productions Inc.

Michael Jackson – The Behind The Mask Project

Music video by Michael Jackson performing The Behind The Mask Project. (C) 2011 Optimum Productions
A few months ago Sony Music and the Michael Jackson Estate requested that fans from all over the world submit their best homemade video performing the MICHAEL album cut “Behind The Mask”. The collaborative collage visual is finally done and here it is. No other artist had the global impact, and fan base that MJ has. Watch the international celebration of his legacy now

Recorded audio of Michael Jackson's slurred / drugged voice from Conrad Murray Trial

This was a clip used in the opening statements of the trial for Conray Murray in the death of Michael Jackson. It was the recorded voice of Michael Jackson from May 2009 that, according to prosecution, says Murphy knew the effect of propofol had on Jackson but he still continued to use it.

[video] Conrad Murray trial wraps first week

Opening statements and dramatic testimony about Michael Jackson's death capped week one of the Dr. Conrad Murray trial.

[video] Body language expert observes Dr. Murray

On Friday night, Dr. Drew talked about one aspect that very well could influence the verdict in the Conrad Murray trial ... the psychological aspect. Day after day, Conrad Murray sits in that courtroom facing the jurors ... and those jurors are not only watching him, but they are watching Michael Jackson's famous family members as well. That could affect their decision as to whether Murray is guilty or not. In this video clip, Body language expert Mark Edgar Stephens talks to Dr. Drew to dissect Conrad Murray’s moves in court.

[video] JVM: In "fascinating" case, Jackson remains the star

I’m deep in the thick of the Michael Jackson death trial, tracking a case that can verge from gut wrenching/emotional to highly technical/medical in a flash. Every day before court starts, you can find me doing a live hit at 8 am Pacific from outside the L.A. Criminal Courts building. From there I can take the pulse of the Jackson fans packed behind the yellow police tape near the curb. They come from far away places such as Germany, Spain, Denmark and Russia, as well as some from right down the street. One thing they all share is a seemingly bottomless passion for their deceased idol and a fiery determination to see Dr. Conrad Murray pay for Jackson’s death. Everything about this case is fascinating: the conspiracy theories fans insist on relaying to me every time I pause for a breath outside court, the swagger of the attorneys as they stride into court, the humorous observations of fellow journalists, the handful of Conrad Murray supporters who insist he’s just a fall guy. There’s also the lighter side: Janet and La Toya Jackson entering court in super glam mode with sunglasses, incredibly high heels and a somber look that leaves no hint they are noticing the commotion around them. As soon as testimony begins I race a short distance to HLN trial headquarters where I watch the testimony on a monitor. I furiously scribble notes while simultaneously trying to get a grasp on the big picture: who’s winning, any bombshells, inconsistencies that arise between witnesses, big developments outside court, etc. But, the most interesting aspect is Michael Jackson himself. Even in death the spotlight ends up on him. We are learning a lot about Jackson: what his private chef prepared for lunch, how he remembered every note of every song, the intense affection his three kids had for him. We're learning sadder secrets too, such as the audio tape of him slurring his words. He remains a mystery, a genius at creating music and drama. And we remain his audience. Complete coverage of the Conrad Murray trial live on HLN from gavel to gavel and on In Session from 9a to 3p ET every week day.

Vinnie Politan: Conrad's Big 5 Lies

There are some glaring differences between the Conrad Murray case and the Casey Anthony trial. These are two very different situations, on many levels: Manslaughter versus murder. Celebrity versus civilian. L.A. versus Orlando. But there is a significant similarity: Both defendants appear to have a difficult time telling the truth. They lie! I do not have enough space here to track Casey Anthony's lies, so let's focus on Dr. Propofol. Here are what I see so far as the Big Five Lies: 1. Dr. Murray said he needed a CPR machine because Michael Jackson was 50 years old and engaging in a very strenuous performance schedule. The truth? He knew he needed it because he was using propofol in a dangerous setting. 2. Dr. Murray tells an arriving paramedic that "it just happened" when describing Michael Jackson's condition. The truth? Jackson was cold to the touch and Dr. Murray had discovered Jackson more than a half hour before paramedics arrived. 3. Dr. Murray tells a paramedic that he was treating Jackson for exhaustion and dehydration. The truth? He was knocking him out at night with propofol. 4. Murray tells the paramedic he gave Jackson just a little lorazepam. The truth? He gave him propofol. 5. After Jackson is brought to the hospital DOA, Murray says he wants to return to Jackson's house to get some cream Jackson would not want the world to know about. The truth? He wanted to return to the scene to clean up some potential evidence. The jury from Orlando is on the record as saying that they did not consider Casey's lies as evidence of anything–a big reason for the big “not guilty” verdict. I hope this jury has a different take and does consider the lies when trying to figure out what happened. People lie for different reasons and one of those reasons is to cover up criminal conduct. That is something every jury should at least consider when coming to a verdict. There should be no benefit derived to any defendant as a result of his or her own lies. That's what happened in Orlando...we'll see what happens in L.A.

[video] Jackson was "non-breathing, non-moving"

Michael Jackson was described as being "non-breathing, non-moving" when paramedics arrived at his home, according to testimony Friday from emergency responder Martin Blount. He also told the court that Dr. Conrad Murray told paramedics that Jackson was not taking any medications.

A.J. Hammer: Conrad on the stand would be "fascinating"

We are in day four of the Dr. Conrad Murray involuntary manslaughter trial and the testimony just keeps getting more explosive. Did you hear Jackson's security guard testify that Dr. Murray asked him to help dispose of vials and a saline bag before paramedics arrived? Then the paramedic who testified he saw Dr. Murray place some items into a plastic bag? It does make you wonder if Dr. Murray tried to cover-up his alleged involvement in Michael's death! Many people are also wondering if Conrad Murray will take the stand. I think we would all like to see that happen. While I don’t know if this is good idea from a strategic standpoint, it would be fascinating to hear his account of working for Michael Jackson and exactly what was going on in his mind throughout the day that Michael died. It is also remarkable to see the often-divided Jackson family together, in full force at the trial. Not only has the family shown up to sit in the courtroom day after day, they are also tweeting in real time from their seats. LaToya regularly updates her Twitter page and explains just how hard it has been hearing some of the testimony. She writes, “On our lunch break! It's so hard 4 me 2 breath N court from holding back the tears. I don't know how my mother stays so strong.” Jermaine used his Twitter page to address the audio played in court of Michael slurring his words. “The voice recording of Michael does not show/prove he was an addict - and this leap to agree with the defense is unfair and inaccurate.” With all of the tweeting that's going on, one wonders if it's simply the ‘tweeters’ expressing their feelings or perhaps an intentional, crafted effort to help shape public opinion. The Jacksons are show people and do like to control the message. I'll be right there at the courthouse in L.A. starting Monday. Keep tuning into "Showbiz Tonight" for my on-the-scene reports.

[video] Paramedic: Jackson was dead on arrival

The paramedic who rushed to assist Michael Jackson testified Friday that the pop star had flatlined by the time emergency help arrived. Firefighter paramedic Richard Senneff said he also saw Dr. Conrad Murray stashing several items into a plastic bag. Senneff responded to Jackson's residence after receiving a call of "patient not breathing." Senneff said that as he sized up the scene, he saw what he believed to be an underweight man hooked up to an IV. When he learned there was a doctor in the room, he asked whether there were Do Not Resuscitate orders in place. In other words, his initial impression was that this was a sick man. But he says he had to ask Murray three times what the patient's underlying condition was before Murray responded, "Nothing." Senneff's take of the situation? "It didn't add up." He testified that Dr. Murray told him that the only drug he had administered to Jackson was lorazepam to help him sleep and there was no mention of propofol. Jackson did not respond to any resuscitative efforts. The paramedics were ready to stop resuscitation because they believed he was dead, but Murray insisted he felt a right femoral pulse. Senneff says he checked again and still found no pulse. As paramedics were taking Jackson out the bedroom on a gurney, Senneff says he saw Dr. Murray picking up items in the bedroom and putting them in a bag. Senneff said Dr. Murray rode with him in the ambulance on the way to hospital and that Jackson showed no signs of heart activity during the transport to the UCLA Medical Center. In fact, Senneff testified he did not see any signs of life from Jackson during the entire 42 minutes he was assisting Jackson. Complete coverage of the Conrad Murray trial live on HLN from gavel to gavel and on In Session from 9a to 3p ET every week day.

[video] Ex-Murray patient: I was getting the best care in the world, until...

On the witness stand this morning, a former patient of Dr. Conrad Murray said that he felt like he was getting the best care in the world. But Robert Russell says that changed in June of 2009. Dr. Murray, a cardiologist, performed two procedures on Russell’s heart, including a stent operation. After those procedures, Russell said he undertook an intense course of rehab and therapy. During a follow-up visit, Russell testified that Dr. Murray told him he was planning to leave his practice in Las Vegas to be Michael Jackson’s personal doctor. He scheduled an appointment with Russell to discuss his therapy and a referral to a new doctor on June 15, 2009. Russell said that appointment was canceled and rescheduled for June 22. But that meeting was also canceled. At that point, Russell said he felt frustrated, as if he were playing second fiddle. Russell said he called Dr. Murray’s office looking for answers on June 25, the day Jackson died. Prosecutor Debra Brazil played a voice message from Dr. Murray that had been left on Russell’s phone that morning. Dr. Murray said he was sorry for the cancellations and that he was going on sabbatical. Russell testified that he thought the message was weird, because Dr. Murray said he was happy his heart was repaired. Russell was under the impression his heart was still a long way from fixed. On cross-examination, Russell agreed with defense attorney Ed Chernoff that Dr. Murray was a caring doctor. He testified it was "fabulous" that Dr. Murray would take the time to call him at home to discuss his treatment. Chernoff asked Russell about his current health status, and Russell said his current cardiologist believes he is in good shape. Complete coverage of the Conrad Murray trial live on HLN from gavel to gavel and on In Session from 9a to 3p ET every week day.

Opinion: Michael chose the wrong doctor

Commentary from HLN legal analyst Meg Strickler

"Should Michael Jackson be blamed for his death?" Many people are asking that question as Dr. Conrad Murray stands trial in Los Angeles. But an equally important question is: Does the public understand what this case is all about? Dr. Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter, which carries a maximum sentence of just four years. Keep in mind, the jails and prisons are so overcrowded, that, even if Murray were convicted, he’s not likely to serve much time. Perhaps the prosecution should have shot for second-degree murder. I think they were gun-shy after the Casey Anthony fiasco. What we should also focus on is prescription drug abuse and all of the doctors who prescribe drugs like candy. Why is it even remotely okay to have a doctor on personal salary for $150,000 a month? A cardiologist with money problems. Good choice, Mr. Jackson. Yes, Dr. Murray should be convicted. He was prescribing and dispensing medicine to Mr. Jackson at shocking levels, and as several anesthesiologists have noted on In Session and HLN, neglecting standard medical protocol as well. We should put all of the doctors who are prescribing such hideous levels of medicine on trial. Please put them in prison. It has been written that Dr. Arnold Klein, Michael Jackson's dermatologist, gave him Demerol repeatedly during the last three months of his life. I delivered a baby on Demerol. There is no worse pain. I only needed one dose. Please put the enablers on trial. Who wrote all of those prescriptions to get Michael Jackson to that level of addiction? I am not being a "clever defense attorney" trying to defend Dr. Conrad Murray. There is no defense. As a doctor friend of mine said, "Simply put, Murray was giving him benzodaizepines and sedative-hypnotics that any M.D. in his right mind would not have given, especially IV. A good M.D. would have had the singer evaluated for sleep problems, poly-substance abuse, and, if the singer refused, would have resigned from the case." But Dr. Murray only began his employment with Michael Jackson two months before this death. Where was everyone else?

Floor plan of Michael Jackson's home

Plenty of testimony about who was where and when, within Michael Jackson's home on June 25, 2009. So here's a floor plan of the house at 100 North Carolwood, which should make it easier to follow along.

Sammy Davis Jr. impersonator wins seat inside court

This morning, about 34 people entered the daily lottery for 8 courtroom seats open to the public. Here are a few of the people who won the seats and are attending the trial right now. Robert Pritchard, who says he looks and dresses like Sammy Davis Jr. and is now a repeat winner. Though today he didn't wear his usual eye patch. He says the courtroom experience is nothing like watching it on TV, and appreciates being able to see the reactions of the Jackson family and witnesses who testify. Paula Robinson, who told us she is a former high school classmate of Tito and Jackie Jackson. James Mills from San Francisco, who says he has been an MJ fan for years, and "just wanted to be part of this historic event" There was some disappointment though for a woman from Scotland, who was here hoping to win a seat. She says she has been a fan for years and while in L.A. on vacation, was hoping to make the trial part of her California experience. She did not win a seat. Complete coverage of the Conrad Murray trial live on HLN from gavel to gavel and on In Session from 9a to 3p ET every week day.

Paramedic: Jackson looked like "a hospice patient"

We could be in for some startling, vivid testimony this afternoon, if the pre-trial hearings are any indication. The paramedics who treated Michael Jackson are now taking the stand. At pre-trial hearings in January, they testified that Jackson looked like a "hospice patient" by the time they arrived at his home. Paramedic Richard Senneff said the pop star's skin had gone cold, his eyes were dry and his pupils were dilated when they first found him at his California home. Things could get really interesting when we hear testimony about what Dr. Conrad Murray said and did at this crucial time. During the hearing, Senneff implied Murray was evasive and misled paramedics about what drugs were currently in Jackson's system. Murray told them Jackson was only suffering from dehydration, although he acknowledged that the star had taken lorazepam, to help him go to sleep. Murray never mentioned propofol. Jackson had already flatlined while in his bedroom, Senneff said. He testified that Murray's story "didn't add up." Paramedic Martin Blount is also expected to testify and provide key details into Dr. Conrad Murray's behavior while Jackson was being treated. Blount testified earlier he saw needles and three bottles of the anesthetic lidocaine in the room. Complete coverage of the Conrad Murray trial live on HLN from gavel to gavel and on In Session from 9a to 3p ET every week day.