Dr. Murray Pleads Not Guilty

Posted on February 9th, 2010 by by Melody

After more than 6 months, Dr. Conrad Murray has been charged in the death of Michael Jackson…

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 country. The prosecutor had suggested he might flee to his native Grenada or to Trinidad where he has a child. [MSNBC]

Dr. Murray was ordered to return April 5 to have another date set for his preliminary hearing. He is facing 4 years in prison.

I have a feeling this will drag out for while…