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Michael Jackson was too ill to perform, says choreographer

Kenny Ortega, director of This Is It, says singer 'didn't look well at all' in the days before he diedMichael Jackson looked ill just a few days before his death, according to the director of his planned stage show. Testifying at a hearing for Conrad Murray, Jackson's former doctor, Kenny Ortega said he sent the singer home early from rehearsals on 19 June 2009. "It was scary," Ortega said. "I couldn't put my finger on it."Yesterday was the first preliminary hearing for Murray, who was treating ...

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19:18 on January 3 2011

Michael Jackson doctor faces death charge in court

Reuters — LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Prosecutors this week begin offering evidence that Michael Jackson's doctor is responsible for the pop star's death in a case that could hinge on ... more info

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10:51 on January 4 2011

Michael Jackson's Doctor Faces Death Charge

Sky News — The doctor accused of being responsible for Michael Jackson's death is due to appear in an LA court to face a charge of involuntary manslaughter. more info

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10:18 on January 4 2011

Michael Jackson Doctor Due In Court On Manslaughter Charge

Gigwise — Judge to begin hearing testimony... more info

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10:24 on January 5 2011

Michael Jackson was too ill to perform, says choreographer

Guardian Music — Kenny Ortega, director of This Is It, says singer 'didn't look well at all' in the days before he diedMichael Jackson looked ill just a few days before his death, accordi... more info

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12:06 on January 5 2011

Michael Jackson - Jackson Security Guard Alleges Murray 'didn't Know Cpr'

ContactMusic — MICHAEL JACKSON's former security chief has alleged the star's doctor CONRAD MURRAY panicked when he realised the superstar was seriously ill on the day of his death, bec... more info

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11:45 on January 5 2011

Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray 'tried to hide drug paraphernalia'

NME — Jackson delayed calling authorities, according to witnesses more info

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16:46 on January 6 2011

Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray 'didn't know CPR'

NME — Preliminary hearing into Jackson's death continues more info

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