Jackson family outraged by Murray charge

Michael Jackson's family are reportedly unhappy with the charge brought against the deceased popstar's former doctor Conrad Murray.

Murray yesterday pleaded not guilty to a charge of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death last June.

"This charge is a slap on the wrist," said Brian Oxman, a lawyer for Jackson's father Joe.

He added: "There's great disappointment here. [Conrad Murray] should've been charged with a higher degree of responsibility. What he did was reckless. It was a disregard for human life."

Sister La Toya said: "Michael was murdered and although he died at the hands of Dr Conrad Murray, I believe Dr Murray was a part of a much larger plan. There are other individuals involved and I will not rest and I will continue to fight until all of the proper individuals are brought forth and justice is served."

The next hearing in the case against Murray is scheduled for April 5.