Jackson doctor found guilty of manslaughter

Supporters of Michael Jackson hold placards awaiting the verdict of his doctor's trial in Los Angeles on Monday in southern California.Photo: AFP

Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter Monday over the King of Pop's 2009 death, in an emotional climax to a six-week trial.
A few minutes later he was handcuffed after judge Michael Pastor remanded him in custody pending a November 29 sentencing hearing, while fans outside Los Angeles Superior Court erupted in joy.
There was a brief cry in the courtroom, and cheers outside, but Murray himself gave no reaction when the long-awaited verdict was announced inside a packed courtroom.
Jackson's family including mother Katherine and father Joe, and siblings Randy, Jermaine, Rebbie and La Toya were in court.