Murray defense makes opening statement

Conrad Murray's defense team makes its opening statements in the Michael Jackson death trial.

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[alexrev13]

There has to be more than this opening statement for the defence, com on guy's!!!!!!!!

[5954ldydi]

This whole case makes me ill -I have an aching feeling in the pit of my stomach. This is strange because I am not a fan of Michael Jackson. I remember when the reports of the drug Propofol (Diprivan) was first reported in the news and then looking up info on the drug. I remember thinking.. wow the rummors have begun. I was beyond shocked when I found out this was not a rummor and Propofol was used on MJ at his home almost daily. The actions of this doctor were beyond reckless & gross negligent!

[themrjohnl]

where can I watch complete defense opening statements?

[tytheeman20]

@Broooooooks Ok, I'll send you a message big guy lol

[Broooooooks]

@tytheeman20 To further respond to your post, it's obvious you're confused in the matter because of your contradictory points of view on the subject. You're entitled to your opinion, but your opinion only matters when it's backed by facts. Again, if you'd like more info on this subject, send me a mess.; I'd be happy to help you and clarify the concrete info you're confused about. I believe, like you said in your post, you 'think you know what it means', but you're a little incorrect.

[sealie15]

What's this dumbass rolling his eyes for?

[tytheeman20]

@Broooooooks In terms of law, wanton behavior consists of a conscious & intentional wrongful act or omission of a known obligation w/ reckless indifference to potential harmful consequences. It means being so grossly negligent that it's clear the person was unconcerned w/ the safety of people or property. I have a degree in Paralegal studies, I think I know what it means. Wanton behavior is included in the definition of what involuntary manslaughter is. Again, I know it doesn't involve intent.

[Broooooooks]

@tytheeman20 "Wanton /adj/: (of a cruel or violent action) deliberate and unprovoked." Deliberate and intention are naturally similar. Willful/wanton DOESN'T simply mean that the act was of his own will and a reasonable person wouldn't have made that decision under the circumstances; that's closer to negligence-not gross negligence (even though we aren't concluding neg). If this were a deliberate killing, we're talking M1 or M2. Send me a messg. if you want a quick legal lesson or resources.

[tytheeman20]

I know that the burden of proof is beyond a reasonable doubt.

[tytheeman20]

@thatBMWkid That's right. The grossly negligent & reckless act has to be proximate or legal cause of the death, meaning there were particular, foreseeable consequences of his act. A reasonable person could conclude that if you administer an anesthetic which requires monitoring by a doctor & the doctor fails to do so due to negligence, that would be proximate cause. That's the precise reason why the defense is claiming MJ gave himself the extra dosage & took other sedatives. It takes away cause.