Saturday 12 February 2011

Cameras allowed at Michael Jackson trial

The case of Michael Jackson's doctor next month can be televised as long as cameras do not interfere with proceedings, a judge has ruled.

Michael Pastor Los Angeles Superior Court judge has also step the date of Dr Conrad Murray's trial forward by four days to 24 March.

Involuntary manslaughter charges has been imposed on Dr Murray and faces up to four years in prison if convicted.

The trial is expected to last about six weeks.

Pastor said he wanted the "absolute least intrusive placement" of a TV camera in the courtroom and asked for detailed proposals from local news teams.

He has blocked cameras from broadcasting jury selection, which will take place on the first day of the trial.

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