Conrad Murray’s medical license is suspended

Yesterday, with the issuance of an order for Murray to stand trial, Judge Michael Pastor also suspended the defendant’s medical license. He said: "The circumstances have changed. They have changed dramatically. The extraordinary circumstances that have arisen give me the authority to approve the request of the California medical board. The main concern is protecting the lives of the people. Continuing Dr. Murray’s practice in this state would be dangerous for the people." Nevada and Texas are also expected to bar Murray from practicing. Prosecutor David Walgren had previously said: "Michael Jackson is gone. Michael’s children no longer have a father because of Dr. Murray. Michael is not among us anymore because of Dr. Murray’s sheer ignorance." The prosecutor also asked that Murray’s bail be increased from $75,000 to $300,000, considering the possibility that the defendant might flee, but the judge denied it. He set January 25 for the next proceedings. On that day, the trial’s start date will be announced. Source: eMJey / Reuters