Dr. Kevorkian: Michael Jackson "Got What He Wanted"

Dr. Jack Kevorkian defended Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray, who is the sole target of the investigation into the late pop star's death by injection.

On Wednesday the now-paroled Kevorkian, 81, told Neil Cavuto, "I don't think he was malicious. Murder is defined as malice aforethought... Did the doctor have forethought? I doubt it."

Murray says he injected Jackson with heavy sedatives including the anesthetic propofol at the singer's request.

"Maybe Jackson craved these things so much he pestered the doctor until he got it." Kevorkian added, "The patient got what he wanted. He is the one who said yes or no to take a drug."

As for his own life, Kevorkian says he has "no regrets." The Jackson part begins at the 9:30-remaining mark in the second video below, which is his entire interview over two segments.

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Comments

[MJtunes]

you're so cold to say that. he was the patient, all he knew was taking the drug would get over the pain so he could have a good sleep. only doctors know how dangerous the drug is. CM gave MJ the drug which he said he didn't do that at first. that was an irresponsible action. CM should notice his solution for MJ' sleep didn't work at all instead of accepting MJ's request for thinking he could do it and yes he really could. MJ went to sleep and never...

[Sandra Figueredo]

Because the money Dr. Murray forgot that the goal of Medicine is to save lives. Medicine is not negotiation.
Sandra
Brazil Rio de Janeiro

[Sandra Figueredo]

Michael could have resquest the doctor many things, but who must have know about Medicine is the doctor and not the patient.

[Sandra Figueredo]

It's easy Dr. Kevorkian thinks this way because who died in that circunstances was not a member from his family. Doctor Murray was very been paid and isn't acceptable leave Michael without assistance while he medicated Propofol.

[LindaJoyce]

Michael Jackson hired Murray to keep him safe and monitor him, not to kill him. In fact, that's exactly what he told the men at AEG when Murray was hired.

[Loveforlife]

Dr. Murray had nothing to gain by murderinig Michael Jackson. Let them complete the investigation. Perhaps an involuntary manslaughter charge?

[Two Cents]

From another poster: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWC-GeXPbnY .

[demfriend]

Although it is true that Michael Jackson made choices which ended his own life early, there are many reasons there are restrictions on the drugs the doctor used on him. That these drugs should be only used in a hospital setting with multi disipline nurses and doctors respiratory therapists and all of the equipment which would have Michael Jackson still with us today...probably. MJ bought and paid for the drugs some of the basic equipment and a doctor who left him alone long enough to die. A sleep disorder is something many get treated for and not as if they are playing a game which one time the bullet would be coming out. That three little kids lost their dad because of someone who willing to sell his craft and his doctor's licence. Too bad that the stars in the eyes of Dr Murry and the money he was getting paid was what led to the death of this once great man and the minutes he left MJ to die will be always what will be asked why?

[thevillagewag]

Dr Kevorkian, I have a job for you; Bachman needs you to help her slit her wrists.

[Loveforlife]

Why would you say something like that? This is a post about Michael Jackson. If you're looking for politics try again.

[lorella]

People with insomnia is not a terminal illness, it is only a patient to treat. when you have a toothache very strong for the pain you cry "I want to die" but no doctor makes you die for this! Dr Murray was wrong and the law must be applied!

[Charlesfoster]

Hemingway said, "The world ( life) breaks everyone." If he wanted to go, let him.

[duze]

A star bigger than any in the universe, Michael Jackson.

May Michael and Farrah Rest In The Perpetual Light Of Our Lord Jesus Christ.

When Farrah went home that day, God told her, "Go Back And Get Your Brother".

[rsprags]

Jack this is why you went to jail; How do we know that MJJ wasn't sleep after the first med but Murray continued to inject him until he shut down MJJ's respiratory system!

[LotusDoll]

I think he may be right unfortunately.

[lorella]

Michael Jackson asked for a medicine for sleep but not TO DIED

[FabulousAt52]

MJ wanted to die.
He wanted to end his psychological and physical pain that he suffered so long. IMO- he had a *right* to choose his way "out"... even if others don't like it or agree with it.
Suicide should be everyone's right.
Sometimes it's done with the most selfish intentions possible, especially when not thinking about those left behind, but sometimes.... it's the people who insist others "hang in there" who are being selfish.

YMMV

[lorella]

I have my thoughts! I'm sorry but that's different from your

[devadasi]

If he wanted to sleep he could have take a couple of valiums or ambien.....MJ wanted out; he was self-destructing for a very long time.....and if it wasn't one doctor it would have been another. Money talks and it's very easy to find a Dr. to give you whatever drugs you want if you have money and fame.

Dr. Kervorkian is a hero.

[jemborg]

Yep, only MJ is responsible for his demise. It's been well reported that he would never accept no for an answer.

[Irish55]

You do know that a med that helps one person, doesn't necessarily help the next. Medicine is not one cure fits all. None of us have any idea of what MJ had tried in the past to deal with his chronic, sever insomnia. Has it ever occurred to you that Ambien, etc were tried and were ineffective? BTW - Michael was given Valium the night he died.