In Los Angeles, the trial of the doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of pop-star Michael Jackson has begun.
The doctor, Conrad Murray, is accused of causing Jackson's sudden death 2 years ago by giving him an excessive dose of an anesthetic.
In opening arguments on Tuesday, prosecutors accused Conrad of giving Jackson too much of the drug. They also said he failed to call an ambulance promptly when Jackson fell unconscious.
Prosecutors played an audio tape of Jackson about a month-and-a-half before his death. He talked about impressing his fans with a comeback, and his speech was slurred.
Prosecutors said Conrad was aware of the pop-star's medical condition.
Conrad denied the charges. He argued that Jackson was addicted to anesthetics and had given himself extra medication.
A ruling is expected in late October or early November.
The doctor, Conrad Murray, is accused of causing Jackson's sudden death 2 years ago by giving him an excessive dose of an anesthetic.
In opening arguments on Tuesday, prosecutors accused Conrad of giving Jackson too much of the drug. They also said he failed to call an ambulance promptly when Jackson fell unconscious.
Prosecutors played an audio tape of Jackson about a month-and-a-half before his death. He talked about impressing his fans with a comeback, and his speech was slurred.
Prosecutors said Conrad was aware of the pop-star's medical condition.
Conrad denied the charges. He argued that Jackson was addicted to anesthetics and had given himself extra medication.
A ruling is expected in late October or early November.
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