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Jackson doctor 'told the truth' | Jackson doctor 'told the truth' |
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The doctor at the centre of the investigation into Michael Jackson's death has spoken publicly for the first time since the singer died. | The doctor at the centre of the investigation into Michael Jackson's death has spoken publicly for the first time since the singer died. |
Dr Conrad Murray, who was with the star when he suffered a cardiac arrest on 25 June, posted a video on YouTube thanking his supporters. | Dr Conrad Murray, who was with the star when he suffered a cardiac arrest on 25 June, posted a video on YouTube thanking his supporters. |
In the short, one-minute clip, Dr Murray said: "I told the truth and I have faith the truth will prevail." | In the short, one-minute clip, Dr Murray said: "I told the truth and I have faith the truth will prevail." |
He has not been named as an official suspect in the investigation. | He has not been named as an official suspect in the investigation. |
However, court records have identified the 51-year-old as the subject of a manslaughter inquiry and he has been interviewed twice by police. | |
'Strength and courage' | 'Strength and courage' |
Until now, Dr Murray has shied away from speaking in public, with statements being made through his lawyer. | |
Murray was to be Jackson's personal doctor during his London concerts | Murray was to be Jackson's personal doctor during his London concerts |
"Because of all that is going on, I am afraid to return phone calls or use my e-mail," Dr Murray said. | |
"I recorded this video to let all of you know that I have been receiving your messages. Your messages give me strength and courage and keep me going. They mean the world to me." | "I recorded this video to let all of you know that I have been receiving your messages. Your messages give me strength and courage and keep me going. They mean the world to me." |
A spokeswoman for his lawyer said the video was recorded last week in Houston, Texas. | |
Over the last month, two offices connected to Dr Murray have been searched by police, as has his home. | Over the last month, two offices connected to Dr Murray have been searched by police, as has his home. |
On Tuesday, a lawyer for Katherine Jackson said she was considering taking legal action over the circumstances surrounding her son's death. | |
Burt Levitch said no final decision on a "wrongful death" action had yet been made - but hinted that Dr Murray could be the subject "because he is under investigation". | Burt Levitch said no final decision on a "wrongful death" action had yet been made - but hinted that Dr Murray could be the subject "because he is under investigation". |
The Los Angeles coroner's office said it had completed its work determining Jackson's cause of death but would not release the results until the police investigation was complete. | The Los Angeles coroner's office said it had completed its work determining Jackson's cause of death but would not release the results until the police investigation was complete. |
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