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Wednesday, May 01, 2013  Jury gets first glimpses into Michael Jackson's private life as testimony begins in civil case

Friday, September 28, 2012  A manufacturer of the anesthetic blamed for Michael Jackson's overdose death says it won't allow the drug to be sold for use in executions.

Tuesday, November 29, 2011  Michael Jackson's doctor sentenced to maximum 4 years for causing pop superstar's death

Monday, November 07, 2011  Story updated with video of crowd outside courtroom, sentencing Nov. 29.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  First bodyguard to reach Jackson's bedroom to testify about frantic scene in singer's bedroom

Tuesday, September 27, 2011  The trial of the doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death opens Tuesday with a bit of star power and the one thing the King of Pop enjoyed throughout his life — a worldwide audience.

Thursday, March 24, 2011  As jury selection for Jackson doctor begins, nearly universal awareness of the case in pool