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The California Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to hear an appeal by Michael Jackson's personal physician, Conrad Murray, who was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star's death.
Murray was released from a Los Angeles jail in October, after serving two years but wants to clear his name.
His attorney had asked the court to overturn his 2011 conviction on the grounds that the intense media coverage of his trial could have influenced the jury.
The cardiologist's attorney, Valerie Wass, said Murray will likely attempt to overturn his conviction in a federal court.
``I think that especially with a non-sequestered jury in a high-profile case that's televised, it's impossible to get a fair trial," Wass said.
He added that she believes federal courts need to rule on how social media and the Internet can influence a jury.
Murray was released from a Los Angeles jail in October, after serving two years but wants to clear his name.
His attorney had asked the court to overturn his 2011 conviction on the grounds that the intense media coverage of his trial could have influenced the jury.
The cardiologist's attorney, Valerie Wass, said Murray will likely attempt to overturn his conviction in a federal court.
``I think that especially with a non-sequestered jury in a high-profile case that's televised, it's impossible to get a fair trial," Wass said.
He added that she believes federal courts need to rule on how social media and the Internet can influence a jury.
