Michael Jackson: Dr Murray and The Jury's Likely Judgement

Prosecutors ended their case by saying Dr Conrad Murray's care of Jackson had been "bizarre", while the defence said the singer had caused his own death.
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The jury has ended its first day of deliberation in the trial of the man accused over Michael Jackson's death.

The panel will resume considering the involuntary manslaughter charge against Dr Conrad Murray on Monday.

Fans of Jackson, who died in June 2009, gathered outside the Los Angeles court, carrying signs asking for a "one way ticket to jail" for the accused.

If convicted, Dr Murray, 58, could face four years in prison and lose his liscence to practise medicine.

The cardiologist denies giving Jackson an overdose of the powerful sedative propofol to help him sleep.

The jury of seven men and five women heard from 49 witnesses and saw more than 300 pieces of evidence over the six weeks of the trial.

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