Judge orders Jackson doctor to stand trial

A judge on Tuesday ordered Michael Jackson's doctor to stand trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's death.

January 12, 2011 / 08:59 IST

A judge on Tuesday ordered Michael Jackson's doctor to stand trial on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's death.

Judge Michael Pastor gave the order on the sixth day of a preliminary hearing into whether enough evidences exists to hold Dr. Conrad Murray accountable for the death of "Thriller" singer Jackson, who died of a drug overdose in June 2009.

first published: Jan 12, 2011 08:51 am

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