Dr Conrad Murray has been found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson.
The verdict has just been announced in Los Angeles. Judge Michael Pastor thanked the jurors for their service.
The jury deliberated for about nine hours following a six-week trial.
Murray (58) now faces up to four years in prison. He was remanded in custody without bail. He will be sentenced on November 29th. Murray swallowed briefly on hearing the verdict but otherwise looked impassive. Outside the court, more than 100 Jackson fans erupted in cheers.
The doctor, who was hired to care for Jackson as he prepared for a series of comeback concerts in 2009, pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter. He is accused of administering a fatal dose of the powerful anaesthetic propofol to Jackson who died in June 2009 at the age of 50.
Jackson's sister LaToya commented via Twitter on the pending verdict.
She tweeted: "Verdict is FINALLY IN!!! I'm on my way! I'm shaking uncontrollably!"
During closing arguments of the six-week trial, lawyers for the Houston-based cardiologist attacked prosecutors and their witnesses, saying they had over time developed stories and theories that placed the blame for Jackson’s death squarely on Murray.
Prosecutors countered that Murray was an opportunistic and inept doctor who left Jackson’s three children without a father.
They said that Murray giving Jackson propofol as a sleep aid violated standards of care and amounted to a secret experiment in which the doctor kept no records.
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