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TMZ reports that Michael Jackson's mother has submitted documents which claim that the company was aware of and ignored the "unsafe" treatment the performer was being given by Dr Conrad Murray. The singer was preparing for a residency at London's O2 arena prior to his death.
In the filing, Katherine alleges that Murray was retained for "an exorbitant salary of $150,000 (£93,729) monthly", and that questions should have been raised when the medical practitioner requested CPR equipment to be supplied to Michael's property.
The document states: "The medical treatments being administered risked stopping Jackson's heart and breathing.
"This is hardly the type of risk expected in an ordinary house visit from a family doctor."
Katherine's lawyer added: "AEG should have known that the course of treatment being administered by Dr Murray was unorthodox and unsafe."
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