Jackson Had Faint Pulse When Found According to His Doctor

The doctor who was caring for Michael Jackson has revealed new details via his lawyer of the King of Pop’s final moments. Dr Conrad Murray’s lawyer Edward Chernoff said Jackson had a faint pulse when he found him unconscious in bed before he died on Thursday. Dr Murray said he tried to resuscitate Jackson and ordered a member of the singer’s staff to call emergency services, The New York Times reported, citing the doctor’s lawyer. Chernoff added that Murray was unaware if Jackson was abusing prescription drugs, a claim that the singer’s lawyer had made last week. When asked, Chernoff said his client prescribed drugs for Jackson, though he declined to list what they were. Instead, Chernoff said Murray’s prescriptions were “appropriate.” Murray, who was interviewed by Los Angeles police, also told investigators that, contrary to reports, he did not give Jackson powerful painkillers Demerol or OxyContin in the hours before his death, according to the paper. The Jackson family announced on Sunday they had appointed lawyer Londell McMillan to be the sole individual authorised to speak on their behalf. McMillan told CNN the Jacksons want custody of Jackson’s three children and revealed the family had not yet been granted access to his will. McMillan revealed the family was uncertain if a will actually existed. If Jackson had not left a will, his assets would go to his next of kin under California law, McMillan said. Asked about the three children – born to two mothers – McMillan said their grandmother Katherine would seek custody, raising the possibility of a bitter legal battle. Katherine Jackson has been looking after the children since the sudden death of her son.