IT was the reckless injection of a powerful and dangerous hospital drug that sparked the most sensational trial in pop history.
And last night, Michael Jackson’s disgraced personal physician headed for the cells with the words of a judge who branded him a “danger to the public” ringing in his ears.
The 58-year-old heart doctor was found guilty of killing the tragic star at his Los Angeles home in June 2009 with a lethal injection of the anaesthetic propofol to help him sleep as he prepared for his comeback tour at the O2 in London.
Hundreds of Jacko fans gathered outside the court cheered wildly and waved banners with pictures of the King of Pop when the unanimous verdict were read out shortly after 9pm.
Minutes later the disgraced physician was handcuffed and led unceremoniously from the building.
Dr Murray showed no emotion as the verdict was read out by a court clerk - to a stifled gasp from the public gallery. It said: “We find the defendant guilty of the crime of involuntary manslaughter.”
He peered over at the jury when they were asked in turn if the decision had been their’s and their’s alone by judge Michael Pastor.
After a brief discussion with the defence team, Mr Pastor remanded Dr Murray in custody “taking into his account his reckless behaviour and public safety”.
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