Jury Sworn in Friday in Trial of Michael Jackson's Doctor, Conrad Murray - KTLA.com
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LOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- A jury of seven men and five women was sworn in Friday in the involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray.
Opening statements in the case are set for Tuesday.
Murray, 58, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the the death of the pop icon.
Alternate jurors still need to be selected.
The potential jurors have already filled out a detailed questionnaire that asks them if they've heard about the case, if they follow high profile cases and if they've already formed an opinion in the case.
READ THE JURY QUESTIONNAIRE
The 30-page questionnaire also asks potential jurors if they've ever considered themselves fans of Michael Jackson, or if they've watched "This is It", the documentary made from rehearsal footage of Jackson as he prepared for his London Tour -- just days before his death on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50.
A request by Murray's attorneys to delay the trial was recently denied, and an appeals court has upheld the judge's decision not to sequester the jury.
Defense attorneys had argued that extensive media coverage could prevent Murray from receiving a fair trial.
The judge said Aug. 25 that he has "tremendous faith in the jury system" and noted that jurors -- who will eat their snacks and meals in a jury room -- would be subject to "very strict rules and regulations."
Meantime, the defense has now filed a motion to present the court a piece of videotape that they say will go a long way in proving that Murray is an innocent man.
The video shows Michael Jackson in March 2009, three months before his death, announcing the "This Is It" concert run.
The defense argues that the jury will see that Jackson was not capable of performing the 50 shows he agreed to.
Murray is accused of giving Jackson a lethal dose of propofol mixed with other sedatives, leading to the pop star's death.
Murray has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter. He is free on $75,000 bail since his arrest in February, 2010.
Prosecutors contend the Houston-based cardiologist was on the phone and distracted after administering a powerful anesthetic to Jackson.
They also believe the singer was dead by the time Murray summoned help.
Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor has ruled that cameras will be allowed in the courtroom.
Murray faces a maximum of four years in prison if convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
Opening statements in the case are set for Tuesday.
Murray, 58, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the the death of the pop icon.
Alternate jurors still need to be selected.
The potential jurors have already filled out a detailed questionnaire that asks them if they've heard about the case, if they follow high profile cases and if they've already formed an opinion in the case.
READ THE JURY QUESTIONNAIRE
The 30-page questionnaire also asks potential jurors if they've ever considered themselves fans of Michael Jackson, or if they've watched "This is It", the documentary made from rehearsal footage of Jackson as he prepared for his London Tour -- just days before his death on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50.
A request by Murray's attorneys to delay the trial was recently denied, and an appeals court has upheld the judge's decision not to sequester the jury.
Defense attorneys had argued that extensive media coverage could prevent Murray from receiving a fair trial.
The judge said Aug. 25 that he has "tremendous faith in the jury system" and noted that jurors -- who will eat their snacks and meals in a jury room -- would be subject to "very strict rules and regulations."
Meantime, the defense has now filed a motion to present the court a piece of videotape that they say will go a long way in proving that Murray is an innocent man.
The video shows Michael Jackson in March 2009, three months before his death, announcing the "This Is It" concert run.
The defense argues that the jury will see that Jackson was not capable of performing the 50 shows he agreed to.
Murray is accused of giving Jackson a lethal dose of propofol mixed with other sedatives, leading to the pop star's death.
Murray has pleaded not guilty to manslaughter. He is free on $75,000 bail since his arrest in February, 2010.
Prosecutors contend the Houston-based cardiologist was on the phone and distracted after administering a powerful anesthetic to Jackson.
They also believe the singer was dead by the time Murray summoned help.
Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor has ruled that cameras will be allowed in the courtroom.
Murray faces a maximum of four years in prison if convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
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