LOS ANGELES – A judge has postponed the trial of a doctor charged in Michael Jackson’s death until early May.
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor announced the delay Wednesday after meeting in chambers with prosecutors, defense attorneys, and Dr. Conrad Murray.
The move came after the judge asked defense attorneys at previous hearings why they hadn’t turned over more information on potential witnesses to prosecutors.
The trial had been scheduled to begin with jury selection on March 24.
Prospective jurors will be given questionnaires on that day, but opening statements are now set to begin on May 9.
Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter.
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