Jackson's body "may be exhumed"
by Sam Parker Jan 30th 2010 5:10PM
Michael Jackon's body may have to be exhumed as the doctor linked with the singer's death fights to clear his name.
Conrad Murray reportedly wishes to rid himself of murder or manslaughter charges following the King of Pop's death last year.
According
to the National Enquirer, FBI special agent Ted Gunderson has confirmed
that exhuming Jackson's body may be on the cards as a "last-ditch
attempt" by Dr Murray's attorneys as they scramble to defend their man.
"As
the seven-month-long investigation wraps up with Dr Murray clearly
locked in the crosshairs, I'm sure his attorneys are considering a
number of last-ditch strategies, including digging up Jackson's body to
confuse the issue." he is quoted as saying.
"Murray's defence will likely suggest the propofol was the least of the singer's problems.
"How
many other doctors prescribed medicine to Michael over the years?
They'll ask this to cast doubt on the prosecution's case. Murray's
defence would likely argue that Jackson's drug addiction over the years
is what made him vulnerable and Dr Murray had only known him for a few
weeks.
Gunderson added: "There's so much damning evidence
against Murray for propofol, but his lawyer could downplay that
medication and point at other drugs and other doctors - anything to
cast doubt in the jurors' minds.
"Of course, the prosecution
will fight against any exhumation, but a cautious judge may decide that
digging up Jackson for a fourth autopsy is the best way to answer key
questions once and for all and avoid having any jury overturned."
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