The involuntary manslaughter trial of Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray, has been delayed because a witness’s family member died. Court proceedings were canceled on Monday, because the father of the prosecution’s last witness Dr. Steven Shafer died, CNN reported . Shafer is an expert in anesthesiology at Columbia University , started testifying on Thursday about the effects of the drug propofol, which was found in the King of Pop’s stomach after his 2009 death. Judge Michael Pastor suspended the trial for another day on Tuesday to allow Shafer more time to grieve for his father, according to CNN . The extra day off also gives the defense more time to review toxicology test results about what was in Jackson’s system when he died. The coroner’s officer concluded that an overdose of propofol killed Jackson and prosecutors accuse Murray of supplying the lethal dose in a cocktail of other sedatives to help the tormented singer sleep. The defense team plans to attack the official autopsy results from the coroner’s office. The trial will resume on Wednesday. WATCH MORE TOP NEWS: View post: Death Delays Michael Jackson Doctor’s Trial
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Sham Marriages Lead To Discharge Of California Marines
SAN DIEGO — Three San Diego Marine corporals have been discharged for bad conduct after admitting they faked their marriages to receive housing allowances. The three pleaded guilty to stealing from the government through fraud at a special court martial, 1st Lt. Maureen Dooley, a Marine spokeswoman, said Monday. In the scheme, Cpl. Ashley Vice, who is a lesbian, and her girlfriend, civilian Jaime Murphy, pretended to be married to two male Marines, Cpl. Jeremiah Griffin and Cpl. Joseph Garner. As a result, they got a $1,200 monthly housing stipend meant for married Marines to live off base. Vice has previously said in media coverage that she and her partner were forced to enter sham marriages because they couldn’t afford to live off base without the extra money. The military doesn’t provide allowances for unmarried couples, Vice said. Despite the repeal of the military’s ban against openly gay or lesbian members, same-sex couples, even if married, would not be eligible for benefits because federal law defines marriage as between a man and a woman. The three Marines were assigned to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing at Camp Pendleton. In addition to discharge, they face $5,000 in fines. Vice will also serve three months’ confinement. The discharges were first reported by the Los Angeles Times. Go here to read the rest: Sham Marriages Lead To Discharge Of California Marines
