Judge gives jury instructions in Jackson doc trial

Judge gives jury instructions in Jackson doc trial

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A judge is giving instructions to the jurors in the involuntary manslaughter case against Michael Jackson’s personal physician.

Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor is explaining to the seven-man, five-woman jury the principles of reasonable doubt today, before attorneys give their closing arguments in the case.

He also is explaining that prosecutors are alleging Dr. Conrad Murray was performing legal acts in his care for Jackson, but was acting recklessly and with criminal negligence.

Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in Jackson’s June 2009 death.

Jurors heard from 49 witnesses over 22 days of testimony during the trial. Murray opted not to testify in his defense.