Jackson doctor pleads not guilty in court

Michael Jackson's doctor pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star at a brief hearing that had all the trappings of another sensational celebrity courtroom drama.

Dr Conrad Murray, accused of giving Jackson a fatal dose of an anaesthetic to help him sleep, appeared in court in a grey suit and burgundy tie as Jackson's father Joe, mother Katherine, and siblings LaToya, Jermaine, Tito, Jackie and Randy watched from courtroom seats behind prosecutors.