Executors Of Michael Jackson Estate Blast NBC

Associated Press
9:01 am, Thursday, 11/10/2011
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Executors of Michael Jackson’s estate have blasted NBC for plans to air a documentary on the doctor convicted of killing the singer.

In a letter Wednesday to top executives of NBC and Comcast, lawyers John Branca and John McClain expressed outrage that Dr. Conrad Murray is being treated like a celebrity.

They say the documentary entitled “Michael Jackson and the Doctor: A Fatal Friendship” offers Murray a chance to smear Jackson’s reputation and blame him for his own death.

Branca and McClain demanded the network refrain from airing the program Friday night.

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Dr. Conrad Murray is remanded into custody Monday, Nov. 7, 2011 in a Los Angeles.

NBC said it had no immediate comment.

Murray, a Houston-based cardiologist, was convicted Monday of involuntary manslaughter by a jury that found he was responsible for the pop star’s death. He is being held in Los Angeles County Jail.