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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.

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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. 

Birmingham Alabama's County to File $4.1 Billion Bankruptcy: Largest Municipal Bankruptcy in Nation's History

 

                                          

For years now, we've had our fingers crossed for the City of Birmingham and Jefferson County -- 'Bama's most populous area.

CORRUPT MAYOR

We hoped that once Larry Langford, Birmingham's former mayor(pictured below, climbing out of a sewer), was convicted and put away in federal prison for 15 years, the county and city could begin to recover.

After sinking into crippling debt from an upgrade of its sewer system, Jefferson Co. has been been struggling to avoid bankruptcy since 2008; however, recent discussions on a debt restructure broke down. Another element in the decision to file bankruptcy seems to have been the Alabama Legislature's inability to reach a consensus on any way to help the county resolve its financial problems.

 

$4.1 BILLION BANKRUPTCY FILING

Sadly, yesterday, Jefferson Co. declared that it would default and seek Chapter 9 protection from creditors in a $4.1 billion filing.  This is the largest municipal bankruptcy filing in U.S. history.

The biggest loss in the filing will be faced by J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., the investment bank which arranged most of the financing to revamp the county's sewer system.

POLLUTED WATER/SEWER RENOVATIONS

In 1996, a federal judge ordered the sewer renovations after  area waterways were found to be polluted. But, taxes that were going to be used to fund the enormous project were later declared illegal, reports Market Watch. 

Although municipal bankruptcies are rare, there have been 11 so far in 2011, including Harrisburg, Pennsylvania's state capital, and Central Falls, Rhode Island's smallest city.

Not surprisingly, bond investors are nervous.

BELOW, READ MORE ABOUT BIRMINGHAM'S TROUBLES:

 

 

by Sharon McEachern

 

CLICK AND READ "Birmingham Mayor Arrested: Langford Joined Jailed Mayors Club"

CLICK AND READ "Birmingham Exposed to Unconscionable Degree of Risk: Sues JP Morgan Chase" 

CLICK AND READ "Birmingham Mayor Langford Convicted on 60 Counts of Bribery, Money Laundering"

CLICK AND READ "Bama's Birmingham Votes to Replace Ousted Mayor: It's 4 mayors in 4 months"

CLICK AND READ "Out of the Sewers Into Federal Prison: Birmingham's Langford Gets 15 Years"

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.

Colorado Ski Town, Aspen, Bans Plastic Bags

People in Aspen, Colorado, the renowned and beautiful ski resort town in the Rocky Mountains, don't want their town to look like the landfill below, full of discarded plastic bags. 

Yuck! Of course not.

Aspen is an international glitzy playground of the wealthy and famous. Founded as a mining camp during the Colorado Silver Boom, Aspen's Rocky- Mountain-High beauty was immortalized in resident John Denver's songs "Aspenglow" and "Starwood in Aspen."

Apparently, plastic pollution doesn't fit Aspen's image, nor, apparently its political-correctness.

PLASTIC BAGS BANNED

So, last week, on Oct. 11, 2011, the Aspen City Council voted to ban plastic bags from the town's two grocery stores -- its population hovers at plus-6,000 -- and placed a 20-cent fee on paper bags, reports the Washington Post.

What Medical School Actually Gave Conrad Murray a Medical Degree? Meharry Medical School

 

The trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, personal doctor to pop-icon Michael Jackson, finally began September 27, more than two years after Jackson's death.

I've been watching the trial on CNN's channel HLN -- until it drives me crazy and I have to turn it off. And, that occurs every time I turn on the TV to watch this trial, eventually.

Commentator Nancy Grace, described by the Los Angeles Times as "HLN supernova...for her spitting pro-prosecution fury," asked on-air: "Where did Conrad Murray get his medical degree? That school must be proud." 

MURRAY REALLY HAS A MEDICAL DEGREE?

Well, I've been asking myself the same question.

As each bit of evidence is introduced concerning Murray's actions, and unbelievable inactions, I ask myself: "How did this man manage to get a medical degree?" And, then I ask: "What medical college actually let him graduate as a doctor of medicine?"

After all, he was trying to give Jackson CPR with only one hand, and on a soft bed mattress instead of an ungiving floor. Even gradeschoolers know CPR. He was giving Jackson Propofol in a home setting when a hospital surgical setting is required -- if you're interested in keeping your patient alive.

Instead of calling 911 to get an ambulance for Jackson, he waited for 23 minutes while he talked on the phone to one of his three young girl friends. And later, while in the ambulance with Michael Jackson on the way to the hospital, Murray talked on his cell phone to another of his girl friends. Just saying... 

Kentucky Judge Rules: "Court Happier Than A Tick on A Fat Dog"

  
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There is a judge down South, Kentucky state judge Martin Sheehan, who is bringing some comic relief to a lot of people ever since his words hit the Internet waves.

It was posted earlier on Lowering the Bar, a blog of "Legal humor. Seriously."

Then we read about it on the Wall Street Journal's Law Blog, which said it has "an avowed affection for judicial rulings with at least a touch of humor, no matter how corny or ham handed. Just a touch of occasional levity, that's all we ask of judges."

 

Barbie Loses to Bratz Doll: Mattel Needs $315 Million to Appeal Federal Ruling

 

I can hear the loud raspberries being blown from the Botox-pouty lips of the Bratz dolls (above) aimed at, and showing contempt for, the Barbie dolls.

MATTEL STOLE TRADE SECRETS

Surprisingly, that's what has happened when the world's biggest toy maker, Mattel, tried to ruin much smaller MGA Entertainment, the makers of the Bratz dolls. 

It's been a long legal battle, with a series of court cases beginning in 2004. That's the year that MGA attorneys introduced into evidence a Mattel memo that warned of a "rival-led Barbie genocide."

Whoa! Talk about doom! 

"This is war and sides must be taken: Barbie stands for good. All others stand for evil."

DOLLS MEAN BIG BUCK BILLIONS 

No, they were not talking about human beings. They were beating their chests about dolls. Actually, the chest-pounding was all about money, of course. Globally, Mattel sells $3 billion Barbie-branded (below left) merchandise annually, reports the San Francisco Chronicle.