(September 26) marked day one of Dr. Conrad Murray’s trial for involuntary manslaughter of allegedly causing Michael Jackson’s death two years ago — it’s already causing a media circus.
A picture of the late pop star lying on a gurney , presumably dead, hit the internet after Deputy District Attorney David Walgren introduced a blown up version during trial (yes, the Jackson family was present in the courtroom…so much for any sensitivity to their loss). In addition, disturbing audio featuring MJ speaking in a deeper, slurred voice—allegedly under the influence of prescription drugs—a far change from the soft, high pitched voice fans remember him speaking in.
Meanwhile some 300 news outlets packed the inside and outside of the courtroom during trial—many live streaming the trial—and Michael’s own sister LaToya Jackson Tweeted a play by play.
Of course the world wants to know what really happened to the King of Pop, but the entire spectacle is already playing out like it was “Made for TV” more than anything, which is sickening especially considering this is only the beginning. Guess the media still can’t “leave him alone,” and isn’t that what contributed heavily to all his sleepless nights in the first place?
Are you watching the trial? What do you think of the way it’s being handled?
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