Randy Jackson, brother of Michael Jackson and member of the Jackson 5, twittered from his mobile phone in court today when Dr. Conrad Murray was being charged.
“Sitting in court & I'm sad. Those profiting most from my bro’s death: AEG, Randy Phillips, Kenny Ortega, Estate Executors r nowhere in sight,” he posted.Jackson’s father’s lawyer described the charge of “involuntary manslaughter” as “a slap on the wrist”.
Murray was released on $75,000 bail after the prosecutor requested an amount of $300,000.
Judge Keith L. Schwartz rejected the amount as excessive.
Dr. Murray has pleased not guilty to the charge. If convicted he will face up to four years in jail.
