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Trial begins for Jackson's doctor.
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The Jackson family arrived at an L.A. County court to hear opening statements.
Prosecutors say Dr. Conrad Murray caused the pop star's death by giving him Propofol as a sleeping aid, failing to monitor him properly.
(SOUNDBITE) David Walgren, prosecutor, saying (English):
"The evidence in this case will show that Michael Jackson trusted his life to the medical skills of Conrad Murray. The evidence will further show unequivocally that that misplaced trust had far too high a price to pay. That misplaced trust, in the hands of Conrad Murray, cost Michael Jackson his life."
But Murray's lawyers argue that Jackson caused his own death on June 25, 2009, by giving himself extra medication.
(SOUNDBITE) Ed Chernoff, defense attorney, saying (English):
"We believe the evidence will show you, the scientific evidence, will show you that when Dr. Murray left the room, Michael Jackson self-administered a dose of Propofol that with the lorazapam, created a perfect storm in his body that killed him instantly."
Evidence presented in court shows Jackson rehearsing for his upcoming tour, contrasted by a picture of the King of Pop the next day on his deathbed.
And a voice recording from Michael to Conrad.
Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
But if convicted, he could face up to four years in prison.
Kilmeny Duchardt, Reuters.
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