A bodyguard who prosecutors say was ordered by the doctor charged in Michael Jackson’s death to conceal syringes and other items before calling 911 is expected to shed light on the chaotic efforts that failed to revive the singer.
Alberto Alvarez will testify today at a preliminary hearing against Dr Conrad Murray about his attempts to revive Jackson on 25 June 2009, his attorney said.
The bodyguard’s testimony could provide key corroboration to the prosecutors’ argument that Murray’s actions demonstrated “an extreme deviation from the standard of care” by administering the powerful anaesthetic propofol without the proper equipment, and also concealing it and botching efforts to resuscitate the singer.