Murray found GUILTY
The 12 jurors in Murray's trial found him guilty of involuntary manslaughter unanimously. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor asked them one by one.
Murray appeared to show no emotion as the verdict was read by court clerk Sammi Benson, but someone (who was said to be La Toya) in the gallery let out a loud, but short scream.
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Sentencing was set for November 29. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor ordered Murray to be held without bail until that date, and Murray was led from the courtroom in handcuffs.
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"This is not a crime involving a mistake of judgment. ... This was a crime where the end result was the death of a human being," Pastor said in explaining his decision to remand Murray to police custody. "That factor demonstrates rather dramatically that the public should be protected."
Defense attorney Ed Chernoff told CNN the defense team's main job right now is to prepare for sentencing and limit the amount of time that Murray spends in jail.
"What matters most right now is trying to keep Dr. Murray from taking up a prison cell in this community," Chernoff said. "That's what we're focusing on right now and we'll deal with an appeal after that."
When asked if he was shocked by the verdict, Chernoff said, "No."
The verdict followed about nine hours of jury deliberations, which began Friday morning in the downtown Los Angeles County courthouse.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Steve Cooley thanked jurors "for their hard work and thoughtful deliberation," and expressed gratitude that they recognized the "overwhelming" evidence against Murray in finding him guilty.
Prosecutor Michael Walgren personally expressed his sympathies to the Jackson family who he said lost "not a pop icon, but a son and brother."
Fans gathered outside of the courthouse ahead of the verdict with signs of support for Jackson including one banner that read, "We miss Michael." Passing cars honked their horns, as people nearby hugged, cried and yelled out in joy.
The Jackson family was present: Katherine and Joe, Rebbie, Randy, Jermaine and his wife, La Toya along with Rick and Kathy Hilton. After the verdict was read, you can hear La Toya Jackson and Kathy Hilton cry. An emotional LaToya Jackson on Monday thanked all those involved in the trial, calling the decision a "victory."
"Everybody was wonderful," LaToya Jackson told HLN's Jane Velez-Mitchell as she left the Los Angeles courthouse.
Joe and Katherine said, "We have been waiting for this moment for a very long time and we couldn’t hold back tears of joy in the courtroom. Even though nothing can bring back our son, justice has finally been served! We can’t wait to go home and share this day with Michael’s children."
Katherine added, "justice has been served."
The seven men and five women on the jury heard 49 witnesses over 23 days, including Murray's girlfriends and patients, Jackson's former employees, investigators and medical experts for each side.
A statement released by Jackson's Estate Monday said that "justice has been served."
In the light of the conviction, the board now will open an investigation to determine whether or not to fully revoke Murray's right to practice medicine in the state, spokeswoman Jennifer Simoes said.
The main criteria in deciding whether to revoke, suspend or take other action against any doctor is assessing how substantial a crime is related to the practice of medicine. There is no timeline as to when the board might act regarding Murray, said Simoes.
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