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Jury to be selected in Michael Jackson case | Jury to be selected in Michael Jackson case |
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Jury selection has begun in Michael Jackson's 82-year-old mother's $40bn (£26bn) lawsuit against the late singer's promoters, AEG Live. | Jury selection has begun in Michael Jackson's 82-year-old mother's $40bn (£26bn) lawsuit against the late singer's promoters, AEG Live. |
Katherine Jackson claims AEG Live was neglectful when it hired doctor Conrad Murray, who gave the singer the overdose that lead to his death in 2009. | |
Murray is in jail for accidental manslaughter. | |
AEG Live claims the figure is "preposterous". | |
Michael Jackson's death was caused by an overdose of Propofol, a drug used as a sedative to help the singer sleep. | Michael Jackson's death was caused by an overdose of Propofol, a drug used as a sedative to help the singer sleep. |
He died three weeks before the start of his 50-show comeback tour at the London 02 Arena. Katherine Jackson believes rehearsals for the tour pushed her son too hard. | He died three weeks before the start of his 50-show comeback tour at the London 02 Arena. Katherine Jackson believes rehearsals for the tour pushed her son too hard. |
AEG Live says the singer had a long history of drug abuse before he met Murray. | |
The promoter also says it was not responsible for the hire or supervision of the doctor and that the $40bn in damages sought is a "preposterous" amount considering Jackson's ''descending career''. | |
Conrad Murray might be asked to give evidence at the trial, but he has the right to refuse. The trial is due to start this week. | Conrad Murray might be asked to give evidence at the trial, but he has the right to refuse. The trial is due to start this week. |
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