Lawyer: Jackson’s Doc Did Not Prescribe, Inject OxyContin or Demerol

A lawyer representing Michael Jackson’s doctor claims that his client never prescribed or injected the pop star with OxyContin or Demerol, or in any way contributed to Jackson’s death, according to an Associated Press report.

Edward Chernoff said in an interview Sunday with The Associated Press that any drugs that Dr. Conrad Murray gave Jackson were prescribed in response to a specific complaint from Jackson.

“Dr. Murray has never prescribed nor administered Demerol to Michael Jackson,” Chernoff said. “Not ever. Not that day. … Not OxyContin (either) for that matter.” Further, the lawyer said Jackson still had a faint pulse and a warm body when Murray found him in bed and not breathing Thursday afternoon.

Still, Dr. Murray’s actions on the day of Jackson’s death have struck many as odd; first, Murray departed the Jackson house hastily on foot, leaving behind his car. Secondly, Murray would not sign Jackson’s death certificate.

Chernoff said his client was fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation.