Day 16 in the involuntary manslaughter trial against Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray marked the end of the prosecution’s case and the first day the defense had an opportunity to call witnesses to the stand.
Testimony kicked off with a cross-examination of propofol expert Steven Shafer, during which Murray’s attorney Ed Chernoff challenged Shafer’s theory that there is no way Jackson could have killed himself with self-administered doses of Lorazepam and propofol. Chernoff and his team then moved through several witnesses yesterday (October 24).
Witnesses included Dr. Steven Shafer – propofol expert, Alex Supall – LAPD surveillance specialist, Donna Norris – Beverly Hills Police Department communications director, Dan Myers – LAPD detective, Orlando Martinez – LAPD detective and Cherilyn Lee – nurse practitioner
Murray has pleaded not guilty to the charge of involuntary manslaughter. He faces four years in prison and the loss of his medical license.
Information from MTV.com contributed to this report.
