Lawyer for Michael Jackson’s doctor refuses to deny client gave powerful drug
The lawyer for Michael Jackson’s doctor has refused to deny he gave him a powerful drug known to affect the heart, according to reports.
Dr Conrad Murray, who was at the singer’s home the day he died, was interviewed by police following the death – and his information is said to have led to a search warrant for the mansion.
Officers then found the anaesthesic drug Propofol at the residence.
One of its major side effects is cardiac arrest if taken with narcotic painkillers.
Jackson is said to have been taking a variety of medications at the time – and to have begged a nurse for a powerful drug to help him sleep.
Now Edward Chernoff, lawyer for Dr Murray, has said his client did not administer Demerol or OxyContin to Jackson. But he took a markedly different stand on Propofol.
“I have no statement on whether the Dr. prescribed or administered Propofol,” he reportedly said.
Chernoff added: “We’re confident whatever the doctor prescribed did not kill Michael Jackson.”
Authorities are said to be trying to determine how the Propofol ended up in Jackson’s house.
The drug is used for surgeries and cannot be prescribed for home use.
Source: Splash News
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