Los Angeles (CNN) — Dr Conrad Murray announced in court today that he will not testify in his involuntary manslaughter trial.
Murray paused and looked at each of his lawyers for several seconds before telling the judge, “My decision is that I will not testify in this matter.”
His decision to remain silent brought to an end the defense case in the trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor, setting the stage for closing arguments on Thursday. Lawyers have been given tomorrow off from court to prepare their arguments.
A Michael Jackson fan was removed from the courthouse after yelling “Murderer, Murderer” at Murray as he walked down the hallway during a recess late this morning.
Jackson fans lined both sides of the hallway and held hands as members of Jackson’s family walked past at the end of the morning session.
Parents Joe and Katherine Jackson attended court, along with their youngest son, Randy Jackson.
Prosecutors briefly recalled their anesthesiology expert, Dr. Steven Shafer, for a rebuttal to defense propofol expert Dr. Paul White before resting their case Tuesday morning.
