UPDATE 2:21 PM PT: Things are done inside the court — we’re waiting to catch Dr. Murray on the way out.
UPDATE 2:19 PM PT: Murray just walked out of the courtroom … without handcuffs. His lawyer followed behind him with a bail bondsman.
UPDATE 2:18 PM PT: The D.A. wants bail set at $300,000. Murray’s attorney is objecting — says Murray is not a flight risk.
UPDATE 2:15 PM PT: The judge just said that Murray cannot be in possession of (or prescribe) anesthetics. He can prescribe other meds. Quote from the judge: “I do not want you sedating people.”
UPDATE 2:11 PM PT: Bail has been set at $75,000 — three times the standard amount for cases like this. Murray had to surrender his passport. Murray was taken in to custody for booking at the courthouse.
UPDATE 2:05 PM PT: The D.A. is arguing that Murray was born outside the country; Murray’s lawyer says he is a U.S. citizen.
UPDATE 2:00 PM PT: The D.A. wants bail set at $300,000. Murray’s attorney is objecting — says Murray is not a flight risk.
UPDATE 1:59 PM PT: The medical board just filed a motion to have Murray’s medical license revoked.
UPDATE 1:58 PM PT: Murray just pled not guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2010/02/08/dr-conrad-murray-michael-jackson-involuntary-manslaughter-court-arraignment/#ixzz0ezBHhv36