Michael Jackson's Doctor says he will not testify in his own defence

The doctor charged in Michael Jackson's death says he will not testify in his own defence.

Dr Conrad Murray told a judge about his decision during a court proceeding outside the presence of jurors.

Murray had left the possibility open that he might take the witness stand on, telling Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor on Monday that he had not yet made a final decision.

The judge had advised Murray of his constitutional rights to testify or to remain silent.

Testimony may conclude in the case on Tuesday with jurors hearing from medical experts.

Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in connection with Jackson's June 2009 death. He could face up to four years behind bars and the loss of his medical licence if convicted.

Meanwhile, two of Jackson's siblings have revealed they tried to intervene to prevent his drug abuse but could not get close to their brother because of his security team.

Tito and Rebbie Jackson say the family was aware of Michael's drug problem.

Tito Jackson says his late brother's security team acted as if he was the US president and kept his family away.

He says he got into physical fights with security personnel and was sometimes barred from his brother's gated property.

The two Jacksons were in London to promote Wednesday's premiere of a documentary about his life.
Their mother Katherine Jackson cancelled her trip to London to attend the final days of the Los Angeles trial.