Michael Jackson's Family Reacts To Guilty Verdict
Seventeen members of [artist id="1102"]Michael Jackson[/artist]'s family -- including his parents, brothers Jermaine and Randy and sister LaToya -- were on hand Monday (November 7) in the Los Angeles courtroom when a [article id="1673906"]guilty verdict was read[/article] in the involuntary manslaughter case against [article id="1673920"]Jackson's former physician, Dr. Conrad Murray[/article].
While the audible gasp heard when the verdict was read was reportedly that of Kathy Hilton -- a close Jackson family friend and mom to Paris and Nicky Hilton -- the family remained stoic during the proceedings and did not hold a formal press conference afterward.
Upon exiting the courthouse, Jackson's mother, Katherine, told local news cameras, "Justice was served. I want to thank the jury for doing the right thing," while brother Randy said he was "ecstatic," and Jermaine said the verdict felt "wonderful." Latoya, wearing a black and gold jacket reminiscent of something her late brother would wear, waved her arms at the crowd in celebration and also tweeted: "VICTORY."
TMZ reported that the family later released a statement, reading, "We have been waiting for this moment for a very long time and we couldn't hold back tears of joy in the courtroom. Even though nothing can bring back our son, justice has finally been served! We can't wait to go home and share this day with Michael's children."
Dr. Murray was found guilty on one count of involuntary manslaughter and faces up to four years in jail and the loss of his medical license. He is due to be sentenced November 29.
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