Dr. Conrad Murray Will Not Testify In Michael Jackson Death Trial
May 28 2018, Updated 10:10 a.m. ET
Breaking Celebrity News Legal Editor
Dr. Conrad Murray will not be taking the witness stand to testify in his defense in the Michael Jackson death trial, Breaking Celebrity News is exclusively reporting.
Dr. Murray has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the King of Pop's death. Testimony will resume Monday with the defense's final witness, Dr. Paul White. Deputy District Attorney David Walgren will be cross examining the propofol expert.
"Dr. Murray has told his lawyers from day one that he wants to testify, and tell his side of events. But lead attorney Ed Chernoff has determined that Dr. Murray will not take the stand because he wouldn't be able to withstand the tough cross examination that the DA would subject him to," a source close to Dr. Murray tells Breaking Celebrity News.
"Clients always want to testify, but in this case, Walgren would be able to wear him down, and Dr. Murray just wouldn't be able to overcome the basic facts of the case: not calling 911 right away, failure to tell