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Michael Jackson brother Tito: Conrad Murray should be jailed for life
Published Wednesday, Nov 9 2011, 11:10 GMT | By Daniel Sperling | 16 comments
Michael Jackson's brother Tito Jackson has demanded that Conrad Murray spend the rest of his life in jail for the singer's death.
Murray was found guilty of the 'Thriller' star's involuntary manslaughter on Monday (November 7) and is currently remanded in custody before his sentencing on November 29. He faces a maximum of four years behind bars.
Speaking to reporters last night, Tito blasted Murray as a "Frankenstein" doctor for administering a fatal overdose of propofol to Michael in 2009.
"Dr Murray was practising Frankenstein medicine on my brother," the 58-year-old said. "He should spend the rest of his life in jail.
"He was supposed to guide Michael to better health and safety and do what was right for him. He did not follow the law. Doctors are supposed to save lives, not take them."
Michael's mother Katherine Jackson added that Murray's guilty verdict had been a "bittersweet" moment.
"I was drained emotionally and the pain and hurt I feel inside has never left as they cannot bring Michael back," she said.
"Dr Murray deserves a longer jail sentence. Sons are supposed to bury their parents, not parents bury their sons. I can never forgive Dr Murray for what he did to Michael."
Rebbie Jackson, sister of the pop icon, previously said that she felt emotionally "numb" when Murray was convicted.
Murray's lawyers have claimed that he will appeal the verdict.
> Conrad Murray reveals Michael Jackson's 'last words'
Murray was found guilty of the 'Thriller' star's involuntary manslaughter on Monday (November 7) and is currently remanded in custody before his sentencing on November 29. He faces a maximum of four years behind bars.
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Speaking to reporters last night, Tito blasted Murray as a "Frankenstein" doctor for administering a fatal overdose of propofol to Michael in 2009.
"Dr Murray was practising Frankenstein medicine on my brother," the 58-year-old said. "He should spend the rest of his life in jail.
"He was supposed to guide Michael to better health and safety and do what was right for him. He did not follow the law. Doctors are supposed to save lives, not take them."
Michael's mother Katherine Jackson added that Murray's guilty verdict had been a "bittersweet" moment.
"I was drained emotionally and the pain and hurt I feel inside has never left as they cannot bring Michael back," she said.
"Dr Murray deserves a longer jail sentence. Sons are supposed to bury their parents, not parents bury their sons. I can never forgive Dr Murray for what he did to Michael."
Rebbie Jackson, sister of the pop icon, previously said that she felt emotionally "numb" when Murray was convicted.
Murray's lawyers have claimed that he will appeal the verdict.
> Conrad Murray reveals Michael Jackson's 'last words'
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