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Conrad Murray Says He Didn't Kill Michael Jackson, Stress Did. Judge Doesn't Buy It and Denies Bond During Appeal

Conrad Murray loved being around mega celeb Michael Jackson and the cameras of the papparazzi. But he wasn't a Michael Jackson, loved  around-the-world. Then finally got the attention of the papparazzi -- similar to "pappataci," a name for a small mosquito.

DESPERATE NEED FOR RECOGNITION

That's how the photographers, and maybe Jackson himself, looked at Murray -- an annoying mosquito. Murray was so needed to be part of the glam world, to be recognized by strangers.

Because of Michael Jackson, and his murder, Murray got the attention he so desperately desired --  from easily manipulated young women without a wrinkle, some who gave him pedicures for his precious feet.

AN ARROGANT MOSQUITO

Conrad Murray treated himself to the things he thought he deserved. He's an arrogant mosquito.

Problem is, now he's in jail. The things he likes he can't get in the L.A. County Jail. Murray, 59, likes women in their twenties, 30 to 40 years younger than himself, women who can be fooled by their lack of experience, willing to house him and pay for domestic expenses.

POOR, POOR CONRAD MURRAY

Don't forget that Murray never did get a pay check from Jackson. I'm sure he told his latest young girlfriend, who is the mother of his seventh child, that soon he would  be loaded with money and then he could pay her some child support. I imagine he told the same thing to the mothers of all of his children -- some of whom have taken this deadbeat-dad to court for a whole lot of back child support.

Conrad Murray has Lost Licenses to Practice Medicine in California, Nevada & Texas

Conrad Murray killed singer Michael Jackson June 25, 2009. He was convicted by a jury of involuntary manslaughter Nov.7, 2011 and since has been serving a four-year sentence in L.A. County Jail.

Finally, Murray's medical licenses in the three states where he was a practicing cardiologist have all been suspended. The Medical Boards of California, Nevada and Texas have all said a final bye-bye to the convicted felon Conrad Murray.

It's interesting that Murray is currently asking a California judge to release him from jail pending appeal of the case, reports the Houston Chronicle. He wants to help support his seven children, according to the Associated Press. Right. Murray was previously found guilty of neglecting his child support duty and had his medical license in Nevada suspended before the deadbeat dad finally paid many thousands of dollars of back child support. And that was for just one of his children.

Now he's using his kids as an excuse to get out of jail for manslaughter. His arrogance,visible daily throughout his trial, remains with him even in jail.  Just how would he support his children when he cannot work as a physician? He must think it's worth a try to get out of jail.

That's just like Murray crying in court, when he thought his crocodile tears would garner him sympathy. It didn't work.

MORE POSTS ON CONRAD MURRAY:

CLICK & READ: "What Medical School Actually Gave Conrad Murray a Medical Degree: Meharry Medical School"

CLICK & READ: "O Devil Devil: Conrad Murray's Crocodile Tears"

CLICK & READ: "Poor Conrad Murray Can't Make Restitution: Michael Jackson's Family Says Forget It"

CLICK & READ: "Jailbird Conrad Murray in Same Cell Block as James Debarge, Michael Jackson's Ex-Brother-In-Law"

                     

   by Sharon McEachern

Jailbird Conrad Murray in Same Cell Block as James DeBarge, Michael Jackson's Ex Brother-in-Law

 

Oh dear. It's awkward for the jailbirds. Doggone it.

There are about 4,000 inmates in L.A. County Men's Jail. Conrad Murray is one of them, except he is being housed in the administrative segregation unit. That's where they put the 'special' inmates -- those whose celebrity status might threaten their safety from other prisoners.

The former physician, convicted of manslaughter in the murder of icon Michael Jackson, is in a cell only feet away from James DeBarge, an ex brother-in-law of Jackson. And DeBarge is mad about that.

Poor Conrad Murray Can't Make Restitution: Michael Jackson's Family Says 'Forget It.'

 

Poor Conrad Murray, the former doctor who lost his license to practice medicine, is currently behind bars, serving a 4 year jail sentence for his role in killing Michael Jackson.

"Poor Conrad Murray," literally represents his finances. Jackson's family was seeking more than $100 million in restitution from Murray, but not any more. Murray has no money to pay. He is broke. 

Connecticut Mayor Shows Racial Bigotry While East Haven Police Officers Under Federal Indictment for Racial Hate Crimes

 

 

If the Italian-American mayor of East Haven, Connecticut, ordered a taco from an Hispanic restaurant and got spaghetti inside a taco shell, it would be a sign of racial bigotry.

Mayor Joseph Maturo showed how he feels about the Latino community of his town, where Ivy League school Yale University calls home. Currently, East Haven has four police officers under federal indictment for using "excessive force against undocumented immigrants and covering up abuses."

Asked by a television reporter "what are you going to do for the Latino community today?", Mayor Maturo responded:

 "I might have tacos when I go home, I'm not quite sure yet."

 

NTSB Calls for National Ban on Cell Phones and Text Massaging While Driving

Today, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended a full ban on the use of cellphones and text messaging devices while driving because it's simply too dangerous. Hallelujah! It's about time!

In the last 10 years, the NTSB has sought to limit the use of portable electronic devices while driving, including bans for beginning drivers, commercial truckers and school bus drivers.

SAFETY-CRITICAL EVENTS

In a study of commercial drivers, the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute found a "safety-critical event" is 163 times more likely if a driver is texting, e-mailing or accessing the Internet, reports CNN.

But, the newest recommendation would ban non-emergency phone calls and texting by drivers of every vehicle on the nation's roads and highways -- disallowing both hands-free as well as hand-held devices.

FAA Chief Babbitt Resigns: Good Riddance

  

      Randy Babbitt                                          Michael Huerta

   The Guy Who's Out                                The Guy Who's Now In

 

The Ethic Soup post yesterday was about FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt, 65, being put on a leave of absence by Department of Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, following charges against Babbitt for driving while intoxicated -- on the wrong side of the road -- at night.

He was arrested and released, pending a February court appearance. Luckily, Randy Babbitt was stopped before he could kill someone.

Today's follow-up post is that Babbitt is out and Deputy Administrator Michael Huerta is in as FAA acting administrator.

 

FAA Boss Charged as Drunk Driver: Randy Babbitt Placed on Leave of Absence

               Police mug shot of Jerome "Randy" Babbitt

 

The police mug shot is of a veteran pilot who flew 25 years for Eastern Airlines and is now the Federal Aviation Administration's administrator Jerome "Randy" Babbitt. Looks like a picture of pride and defiance to me. Can't see any guilt, or even embarrassment. Instead, I see an expression that looks like a kind of bravado, a "smug mug."

I bet that he figured he was so damn important that he would be let off, free to go, records expunged once they realized who he was.  Instead, he was placed on a leave of absence.  

THERE YESTERDAY, GONE TODAY

The police mug shot is not the picture that used to be on the FAA bio page for Babbitt -- the one with him in a suit and tie, with the American flag behind him. The key official for the FAA no longer has his bio on the FAA official website. Oh, it was there yesterday. But, it was gone today: "We're sorry, the page you requested could not be found."

Thankfully, the cops got him off the road before he killed.

 

Jury Still Deliberating: Murder Trial of Dr. Conrad Murray in Michael Jackson's Death

CLOSING ARGUMENTS were made in the murder trial of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, last Thursday.

Judge Michael Pastor (pictured above) gave the jury long,trial-specific instructions to follow as they deliberate.

On Friday, the unsequestured jury began its deliberations. After working some seven hours Friday, no verdict was reached during the jury's first day behind closed doors. The jury of seven men and five women was released to go home for the weekend, to resume deliberations on Monday (tomorrow).

OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF EVIDENCE

They have a lot of trial information to review. The jury listened to 49 witnesses over more than three weeks. That includes Conrad Murray's three young girlfriends and character witnesses including patients. Additionally, they heard from former employees of Jackson, investigators and medical experts for both the prosecution and defense teams.

"O Devil, Devil!" : Conrad Murray's Crocodile Tears

 

What are crocodile tears? They are used to show superficial sympathy -- a false or insincere display of emotion. They belong to hypocrites (one of whom is pictured above). 

Some people, and I include myself, might label Dr. Conrad Murray's show of crying -- waving his arm, asking for a tissue, then wiping at his eyes during his televised manslaughter trial -- as crocodile tears.

A couple of telling synonyms for crocodile tears are "psychological manipulation" and "shallow emotions". Take from this what you will, recognizing that Murray is on trial for causing the death of pop icon Michael Jackson and he needs to get some sympathy.

Poor, poor Conrad.