A petition has been filed to prevent Michael Jackson's doctor from practicing medicine.
California's Attorney General submitted papers yesterday (March 23, 2010) stating that Dr. Conrad Murray should have his medical license restricted while he faces involuntary manslaughter charges relating to the singer's death last June.
The petition states Dr. Murray - who is accused of administering the prescription anesthetic Propofol which killed the pop legend - of "poor professional judgment and placing the life of a patient in jeopardy."
Attorney General Jerry Brown said: "The defendant is alleged to have administered a lethal dose of Propofol and other powerful drugs to patient MJ, which resulted in the patient's death."
"The exercise of such poor professional judgment and placing the life of a patient in jeopardy requires that the California Medical Board take measures to protect the public from future harm."
Dr. Murray - who is due back in court in April - is currently licensed to practice medicine in Texas, California and Nevada.
Last month, a judge ordered the 57-year-old physician not to use anesthesia on his patients but rejected requests to have his license suspended.
If found guilty of involuntary manslaughter, Murray - who has admitted giving Propofol to the "Thriller" star but denies any wrongdoing - faces up to four years in prison.
