Michael Jackson's doctor: 'I told the truth and I have faith the truth will prevail'

Michael Jackson’s personal physician, the target of a police manslaughter investigation, released a video today thanking his patients and friends for their support.

Las Vegas cardiologist Conrad Murray’s remarks in the one-minute video posted on YouTube are his first public comments since the pop icon’s June 25 death.

In the video, a somber-looking Murray briefly refers to interviews he gave Los Angeles police detectives, saying, “I told the truth and I have faith the truth will prevail.”

Law enforcement sources told The Times last week that on the morning the pop singer died, Murray left the performer alone and under the influence of a powerful anesthetic to make telephone calls, according to three people familiar with the investigation. By the time the doctor returned, Jackson had stopped breathing, the sources said. 

Murray has been identified in court records as a suspect in a police manslaughter investigation. He legally acquired the operating room drug propofol from a Las Vegas pharmacy and gave it to Jackson as a treatment for insomnia, the sources said.

Murray has been identified in court records as a suspect in a police manslaughter investigation. He legally acquired the operating room drug propofol from a Las Vegas pharmacy and gave it to Jackson as a treatment for insomnia, the sources said.

The full text of Murray's video remarks: “I want to thank all of my patients and friends who have sent such kind e-mails, letters and messages to let me know of your support and prayers for me and my family. Because of all that is going on, I am afraid to return calls or use my e-mail. Therefore, I recorded this video to let all of you know that I have been receiving your messages. I have not been able to thank you personally, which as you know is not normal for me. Your messages give me strength and courage and keep me going. They mean the world to me. Please don’t worry. As long as I keep God in my heart and you in my life, I will be fine. I have done all I could do. I told the truth and I have faith the truth will prevail. God bless you and thank you.”

-- Harriet Ryan

Comments

[Cathie]

...and that's what a murderer trying to get off looks like......

[SoCalGal]

How can he say, "I've done all I could do," when he inappropriately administered a dangerous anesthetic? Murray is deluded. He's goin' down.

[Atlanta GA MJ Fan]

Dr. Murray is trying to sway a jury. He knows he's about to be indicted. It's too late to speak now. You should have called 911 as soon as you found Michael unresponsive. You also should have told the EMT's that you administered the Diprivan. This info could have been relayed to the ER doc waiting at the hospital and Michael possibly could have been saved.

[zonski]

Well Mr. Murry you said you told the truth, and I do hope it sets you -oops Keeps you free. That drug was to powerful for you to use for MJ...even though he might have requested it. You should have use better judgment with your expertise and told him no, and used some other lighter drug that would put him to sleep. Still I pray that the almighty Father have a helping hand in this case...

[jan]

What? Murray say, "I am afraid to return calls or use my e-mail" Please don’t worry. As long as I keep God in my heart and you in my life, I will be fine"

Whom is Murray hiding from? May be the Law?

How did he get from Vegas to Houston to make this video without someone taking notice?

What stuff is he smoking? A very strange video. Is this video may be a suicide note?

[Cathy]

Michael would want us to forgive Dr. Murray, because that was the nature of Michael's personality, however, that does not mean that Dr. Murray should not suffer the consequences of his terribly irresponsible actions.

[tony]

Man what Doctor performs CPR on a patient in the bed with one hand?

[Renaissance MD]

Unfortunately,administering an anesthetic drug is not part of your clinical competencies. Only trained professionals in anesthesia are able to manage the drug and its interactions. It's not enough to find a vein and infuse the drug but airway management and knowledge of pharmacological synergies are of paramount importance.

[Simon Sadman]

There's no doubt that Michael Jackson was killed. Because of he was extremely popular and rich it is certainly cause severe envy of many many people including the authorities, its scenic character and behavior as well may have led to the envy, with all its consequences. Let us remember the same song by Michael Jackson 'D.S.'. Poor Michael, your murders and detractors would never be punished...

[melissa]

i believe the doctor missed used his professional career, and caused the deaf of MJ. what ever people think about MJ, They have to see that This man is a doctor; but acted as a drung dealer. In his own words he administered a combination of drugs to MJ.As his doctor, or just the fact that he is a doctor, he knew better. What ever MJ was he was a human being, and no matter what drugs he may have wanted;the doctor could have said no. he suppose to first do no harm. So he is guilty

[Anto]

This message shows clearly how he was unresponsible administering dangerous anesthetics without caring his patient's health at all . He must pay for this.

[kyrann May-Haynes]

Michael Jackson helped me and a lot of Blacks trying to progress in business during the 70's and 80's succeed because of his humanitarian efforts and his ability to touch other races hearts and minds with his tremendous heart and unique quite and loving disposition.

Now he is dead mysteriously with a doctor who takes an oath "do no harm" Dr. murray thinks that since it is LA that a death of an icon can be explained as usual as an addict. Micheal Jackson used doctors because he had gone to a clinic to get over the overusing of pain meds so that he could perform on a perfection level for us-his fans. His practice video does not show that he was using more pain meds than his body needed. Then he comes home and dies. He says he did not know that Mr. Jackson had had am addictiom tp pain meds. Mr. jackson told the world on national television. It has been highly publicized. No other entertainer had a doctor in their home to not die.

[Tina Thompson]

This man, or witchdoctor to harm people mentally how dare he get on TV when our Beloved MJ Michael Jackson needed him in legal terms, a 'true Physician who cares and wants patients to get and stay well' not as a Voodoo priest doctor and that is exactly what this fool is and needs to be stopped - someone please tell him to stop using God's name in vain.

[Tina Thompson]

How dare this murray figurine of a satanistic devil even be out there 'trying' to heal people; You do not illegally obtain drugs and then leave the patient to fend' for themselves. And someone please tell this fool murray to stop using religion in vain. America is desperately trying to heal of all evil religions such as this 'mad wanna be doc'

[Tina Thompson]

How many more incidents have Murray been involved like this? This Murray doc needs investigating deeply and all his license for any medications or getting close to people to heal should be stripped in this and other countries in the world who will not tolerate this individual and his evil illegal handlings of people and medicines.

[Alice]

Dr. Murray has forgotten the Hippocratic oath he took upon becoming a physician. "First do no harm". His lame attempt to whitewash his incompotence and neglect is clear through his smoke screen. Where is the Medical Board in this situation? Has either the California, Nevada or Texas Board of Medical Physician begun any review of this physician
( and I use that title loosely with regard to this man. )As a Registered Nurse for some 25 years I would not feel safe to have a patient in my nursing care under the medical supervision of this person.

[janice byrne]

The quack wouldn't know the truth if it jumped up and bit him on the butt. He's a liar and a killer and he knows he's finished and therefore he's running scared. He killed Michael with his negligence and incompetence and now he's trying to lie his way out of it. Guilty guilty guilty. By his own admission, he "fell asleep" while on duty. His indifference and complacency know no bounds.

[MJ]

Dr. Murray I have prayed and asked the Lord to forgive you for the horrible decision you made..I donot believe you intended for Michael to die...but what other results did you expect if he continued on that path and with you at the helm continuing to administer him those medications...You had to know the outcome would never be favorable....what were you thinking...Michael was an addict from way back...he had a disease and needed the help of the medical professionals...it was bad enough that the other people he employed looked the other way, but you were brought into his life to protect him..to make sure no harm came to him...that was your reasonable service..not to mention the money you were being paid...and why did you take so long to dial 911? I know you are afraid, but tell the whole truth anyway no matter what the outcome...God is faithful and just to forgive you and cleanse you from all unrighteousness..He is a just and forgiving God...A precious life has been loss to Michael's children, his immediate family and us, his fans....people are heart broken and still in disbelief...we know Michael had a choice not to use those medications and to seek some help but he was weak...the weak is totally dependent upon us that are strong...I pray God be with you...because of the decision you made your journey, on this road, has become terribly long and paved with extreme pain...I forgive you and I know that Michael has forgiven you too.