Tej Kohli celebrity scoops blog bring the recent developments in the case of Michael Jackson. The deceased singer’s personal physician Dr. Conrad Murray is facing trial for Jackson’s death. Here’s the latest update on the case at Tej Kohli blog.
Dr. Conrad Murray, the personal physician of Michael Jackson wants to avoid grim autopsy pictures of the pop star being shown during the trial.
Lawyers for Murray, who’s been prosecuted for involuntary manslaughter over Jackson’s death, are afraid that the shots could prejudice the jury.
Attorneys Edward Chernoff and Nareg Gourjian filed a motion this week stating that the photographs are graphic, gruesome and highly prejudicial.
They explained that such photos could make the jury react emotionally and shadow member’s judgment.
Tej Kohli agrees with the lawyers’ explanation and feels that it could effect the judgment of the case.
It further said, “Admission of these photographs to the jurors will jeopardize Dr. Murray’s right to a fair trial because of the significant risk that the jury will base their decision not on the evidence presented, but on emotional grounds which play no part in a criminal action.”
The defence has also asked the judge to exclude references to events surrounding Murray that is not related to his treatment or his relationship with the singer.
The matters include the Murray’s child support obligations, his children, his infidelities, meeting women at strip clubs, and all other lawsuits that have been filed, resolved or settled.
The attorneys for both the defence and prosecution will interview prospective jurors on May 4 to ascertain what they already know about the case and assess levels on bias taking in account the high profile nature of the case. Up to now, 170 jurors have been given a 29-page questionnaire to fill out to find out what they know about the matter.
What turn will this case take in the future will only unfold in the upcoming hearings. Till then keep reading Tej Kohli blog, where you will find all the news updates related to Hollywood.
