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Conrad Murray Placed on Suicide Watch

Doctor will appear in MSNBC documentary about his relationship with Michael Jackson

November 8, 2011 1:35 PM ET
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Dr. Conrad Murray looks towards the jury prior to their guilty verdict in his involuntary manslaughter trial at the Los Angeles Superior Court.
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Dr. Conrad Murray was put on suicide watch at the Los Angeles County Jail shortly after being found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson. The physician will remain behind bars until his sentencing hearing on November 29th.

In the meantime, Murray will appear in a revealing documentary about his relationship with Jackson that will air on MSNBC on Friday night. The special, titled Michael Jackson and the Doctor, was shot before Murray's trial and will include footage of the doctor speaking about his time working for the late pop star.

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Timeline: The Trial of Dr. Conrad Murray
Photos: Michael Jackson Remembered
Photos: Michael Jackson's Funeral

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