Report: Jackson Doctor Stopped CPR to Collect Drugs

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Report: Jackson Doctor Stopped CPR to Collect Drugs

Published: March 22, 2010 @ 5:15 pm
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By the Associated Press

Michael Jackson's doctor halted CPR on the dying pop star and delayed calling paramedics so he could collect drug vials at the scene, according to documents obtained by the Associated Press. The explosive allegation that Dr. Conrad Murray may have tried to hide evidence is likely to be a focus as prosecutors move ahead with their involuntary manslaughter case.

The account was given to investigators by Alberto Alvarez, Jackson's logistics director, who was summoned to the stricken star's side as he was dying on June 25.

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Tags: Conrad Murray, Deal Central, Michael Jackson, music
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