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Doctor's lawyer: Michael Jackson still had pulse when found
Monday, 29 June 2009
Jermaine Jackson, right, brother of Michael Jackson, is comforted after a news conference at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2009
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Michael Jackson still had a pulse and his body was warm when his doctor found him in bed and not breathing, a lawyer for the doctor has said.
Lawyer Edward Chernoff also said Dr Conrad Murray never prescribed or gave Jackson the drugs Demerol or OxyContin. He denied reports suggesting Murray gave Jackson drugs that contributed to his death.
Mr Chernoff told the AP that Murray was at the pop icon's rented mansion on Thursday afternoon when he discovered Jackson in bed and not breathing. The doctor immediately began administering CPR, Chernoff said.
"He just happened to find him in his bed, and he wasn't breathing," the lawyer said. "Mr Jackson was still warm and had a pulse."
Mr Chernoff said any drugs the doctor gave Jackson were prescribed in response to a specific complaint from the entertainer.
"Dr. Murray has never prescribed nor administered Demerol to Michael Jackson," Chernoff said. "Not ever. Not that day. ... Not Oxycontin (either) for that matter."
Paramedics were called to the mansion while the doctor was performing CPR, according to a recording of the 911 call.
Medics spent 45 minutes trying to revive Jackson. He was pronounced dead later at UCLA Medical Centre.
People close to Jackson have said since his death that they were concerned about his use of painkillers. Los Angeles County medical examiners completed their post-mortem examination on Friday and said Jackson had taken unspecified prescription medication.
Dr Murray was interviewed by investigators for three hours on Saturday.
His spokeswoman called Dr Murray "a witness to this tragedy," not a suspect in the death, and police described the doctor as co-operative.
Three days after the death of the King of Pop, celebrities descended on Los Angeles for what promised to be a spectacular celebration of Jackson's life at the annual BET awards show.
Media requests for the show doubled following the death, and the red carpet was lengthened. It was not immediately clear whether any members of the Jackson family, who gathered at their Encino compound over the weekend, planned to take part.
Previously announced performers including Beyonce and Ne-Yo, were working to overhaul performances they had planned for weeks so they could honour Jackson. Other stars tried to catch last-minute flights.
A private pathologist hired by the Jackson family completed a second, private post-mortem examination on Saturday, the Los Angeles Times reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the case.
A second examination can allow the family to get some information about a death almost immediately, including signs of heart, brain or lung disease or fresh needle punctures, said Dr Michael Baden, a medical examiner not involved in the Jackson case.
"Usually if it looks normal with the naked eye, it looks normal under the microscope," said Mr Baden, who recently performed a second autopsy on actor David Carradine.
The Rev Jesse Jackson said after visiting Jackson's family that the family still had unanswered questions about how he died.
Los Angeles County coroner's officials said their autopsy found no indication of trauma or foul play. But because of additional tests, an official cause of death could take weeks to determine.
There was no word from the Jackson family on funeral plans. Many of Jackson's relatives have gathered at the family's Encino compound, caring there for Jackson's three children.
On Saturday, three of Jackson's brothers - Jackie, Jermaine and Tito - visited Jackson's Neverland Ranch where they walked the manicured grounds and reminisced about his life. It is not clear what will become of the ranch, which has been under renovations.
Owen Blicksilver, a spokesman for the joint venture that owns the ranch and included Michael Jackson, said it was premature to discuss the future of Neverland. He said investor Thomas Barrack feels close to family members and wants to hear their thoughts on how best to honour Jackson's memory.
Blicksilver says Jackie, Jermaine and Tito Jackson were joined for lunch on Saturday at the sprawling Santa Barbara County property by Mr Barrack, who previously set up the joint venture with Michael Jackson after the singer nearly lost the ranch to foreclosure.
A White House adviser said on NBC's Meet The Press that President Barack Obama had written to the Jackson family to express his condolences.
In an interview that aired yesterday, Jackson's father said he does not believe stress over the intense series of concerts the King of Pop planned for his comeback led to his death.
Joe Jackson also said he believes his son will be larger in death than he was in life. The patriarch of the Jackson 5 said he wished Michael Jackson were around to see the outpouring of affection since his death.
"Michael was the biggest superstar in the world and in history," Joe Jackson told Fox News Channel's Geraldo At Large. "He was loved by everybody, whether poor or wealthy or whatever may be."
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hi am sending this to michaels jackson family i no its hard to say good by but he s not really gone he lives inside our hearts and his little kids to and hes always around in sprite like a angel whatching over every one he loves i no he is in heaven with god and jesus and he sings withh angels up there but remeber you will see him again in heaven in a new boby free of his pain and he is young again and you will be able to hold him again and say michael i love you i no how it fells to lose family i lose 3 brothers and 2 sisters to but i no safe free happy up there with jesus but as the way i seen michael in this world he was the most wonderful human i ever seen the kindness and love he showed fore hisfans the most i love a bout him was his heart how he help so many in need and his sweet voice when he sing there will never be a nother like him i pray for the whole family i see him on tv but never got to meet him but iam real sick so i no one day i will meet him in heaven
Posted by camill58 | 26.08.09, 17:08 GMT
Michael Jackson was an insparation to all of us and after his childhood was taken by his father he never wanted to let his kids have the same, all his life he tryed to avoid his kids being paped and Paris shouldent of been up on stage at his funeral. And I hope no one will judge those children because all they ever de was love that man like many of us did they didn't deserve to lose him
R.I.P Micheal Jackson my prayers are going out to the familly god bless you x
Posted by Jo | 09.07.09, 13:54 GMT
Michael Jackson was an insparation to all of us and after his childhood was taken by his father he never wanted to let his kids have the same, all his life he tryed to avoid his kids being paped and Paris shouldent of been up on stage at his funeral. And I hope no one will judge those children because all they ever de was love that man like many of us did they didn't deserve to lose him
R.I.P Micheal Jackson my prayers are going out to the familly god bless you x
Posted by Jo | 09.07.09, 13:54 GMT
There are not any words that could begin to express how heart wrenching this is for me. The sound of your name brings tears to my eyes and pain to my heart. The only way I can cope right now is to pretend this is a nightmare wanting to wake up. You have been my inspiration in all that I have done. Your music has taught me so much, you were my teacher. I am who I am today because of you. If I could trade places with you I would, you still had so much to give. I will always love you, and until we are all together in heaven, may you live forever.
My heart goes out to his family and his children. Many Blessings to you all, and may michael live on thru us all.
Posted by Tonya | 08.07.09, 22:42 GMT
I like so many was raised with Michael.He has been there since I can remember.I have always loved him dearly.He was such a loving man,his heart was so big.I guess i have seen every interview he has done....he actually cared what people thought,& was hurt by so many words such as (jacko) in his own words"THATS NOT NICE".I read what i could take of the comments,& I noticed the ? being asked"would you allow him to care for your child?"My answer, YES i would & i would know she was safe.RIP Michael
Posted by Anne | 08.07.09, 09:54 GMT
to the family of michael jackson i want to send my deepst sympathy and to his mother a special sympathy as i also lost a son but with the comfort of family and god we will continue on bless you all love
Posted by peggy | 08.07.09, 00:06 GMT
Michael Jackson was a outstanding young man and he will be missed by everyone. he has touched so many people old in young. the people in the world has lost a wonderful man. well he is not lost, he is now in heaven resting and now he will be walking around heaven all day. i love him and i will always remember him he was not just the kiing of pop. he was the king
Posted by michael | 07.07.09, 16:46 GMT
Omg it don't feel rite knowing michael is dead I will never forget that man ever it's heart breaking it really is ps does anyone know the address to the jacksons family home in los angeles xx plz cud u put it on ta x
Posted by Jaz | 30.06.09, 18:39 GMT
everyone loved michael, he was a great dancer and singer. he inspired people like chris brown, usher and omarion and to see him gone is a very bad tragedy. i loved michael very much growing up. when his song beat it went on the charts i was only sixteen. and im so sad!
Rest In Peace
Posted by shyra | 30.06.09, 18:28 GMT
Trace states,'..we all know and love Michael'. News to me!
Posted by robbo | 29.06.09, 14:21 GMT
Is anyone else fed up of hearing about Michael Jackson. Are there not other people in the world dying?
He was a good entertainer but Elvis was a much better singer.
Posted by Liam | 29.06.09, 13:57 GMT
Love Michael, will miss him greatly!!! However, don't turn this into a circus!!!! i.e. (Elvis, Marilyn or John Kennedy) Let him rest in peace!!!
Posted by C&C | 29.06.09, 02:01 GMT
Michael Jackson The King Of Pop, June 25th, will be in my memories forever! I still can't believe he is gone:0(.. His music and videos will live on in our hearts and the future. I hope and pray that his family will fine peace in their hearts.
Linda Rivera Williams Realtor /Tucson Arizona
Posted by Linda R Williams | 28.06.09, 17:55 GMT
God rest his soul in peace
Posted by Tania | 28.06.09, 09:26 GMT
"Maybe if they mentioned that this was Jackson the emergency team would have been more enthusiastic." Yeah because one life is worth so much more than another! The guy on the phone did all that he could, he established there was a doctor at the scene and confirmed that the doc was more qualified than him to make the call and that an ambulance was on its way.
Posted by Marsey | 28.06.09, 01:06 GMT
Is he going to be buried as a Muslim?
Posted by Q | 27.06.09, 18:59 GMT
Listening to the call as an ER nurse, the caller does not seem to be reacting as if this just happened. It sounds like this started a while beforehand. Chect pain, symptoms that meant he should have been transported much sooner. Pumping his chest, an MD was not bagging him , if this dr was with him all of the time, did he have CRASH type equip with him to be prepared for an emergency?
I just do not understand, it sounds like a slow code, they take their time getting it taken care of, no urgency!
Posted by Teisha | 27.06.09, 17:34 GMT
Never mind MJ, we also lost the great 60's garage & psychedelic rock legend Sky 'Sunlight' Saxon! Little known but sorely missed... RIP SKY.
Posted by napper | 27.06.09, 17:23 GMT
I think the funeral should be private, and should be a public memorial service that if the family decide they want it.
We all know and love Michael, but right now the family needs to come together and grieve privately.
Posted by Traci | 27.06.09, 16:19 GMT
I think the funeral should be private, and should be a public memorial service some time in the future.
We all know and love Michael, but right now the family needs to come together and grieve privately.
Posted by Number One Fan | 27.06.09, 16:05 GMT
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