Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Who will take the blame?

Janet Jackson has broken her silence after a long five month investigation, claiming that Dr. Conrad Murray is responsible for her brother’s death. Murray has been identified in court records as a suspect in a police manslaughter investigation. Janet Jackson has claimed that since Murray was the one whom had administered the medication, that he shall be held accountable for the pop icons death. Janet Jackson has mentioned that Dr. Murray should no longer be able to practice medicine, but according to Murray’s attorneys the doctor has done nothing wrong. Since June 25th 2009 the doctor has been under investigation and yet no charges have been filed against him.
In fact, despite all of the controversy Murray has returned to the Armstrong Medical Clinic in Houston, Texas, on Friday November 20th to work for the first time after MJ’s death. He has treated 16 patients who had requested appointments with him. Murray’s attorney Edward Chernoff has claimed that the events surrounding the singer’s death has left his client unable to earn a living. Chernoff has stated, “His legal fees are enormous and his debts have mounted to the point where it is unclear whether he will be able to keep his house or support his family.”
(http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/11/michael-jacksons-doctor-seeing-patients-again-despite-investigation.html)
I just don’t understand how it has been five months and there is still no concrete evidence proving that Conrad Murray ultimately led to the cause of Michael Jackson’s death. Obviously he is not the one to blame. Murray had reportedly no restrictions in administering the drug. Michael Jackson’s drug use was confirmed with the release of the coroner’s report on August 28th 2009. While propofol was the primary cause of death, evidence of midazolam, valium, lidocaine and ephedrine were also found in his body. Jackson was said to be a healthy man before his death, but then why would a healthy person require such medications? Perhaps AEGS contract with MJ for 50 shows with 30 of them running continuously for a month could be an eligible answer. MJ had to function properly on stage, had to have energy, and be fully awake. Jackson according to reports had been “doctor shopping” leading up to his death, using various doctors to get his desire for drugs satisfied. So I pose the question to you all, if you’re even reading this… Should MJ’s death be blamed on Conrad Murray entirely? And if he was so called ‘doctor shopping,’ who else prescribed these drugs and why are they not taking any of the blame? Why aren’t the authorities interrogating other doctors and people who were also involved? Should Conrad Murray have to loose his career, loose his house, become bankrupt and unable to provide for his family? Should he have to suffer alone? I feel unease with this investigation… something just isn’t right. When will we find the objective answers?

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