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>> and now, "bbc world news." >> to welcome to newsday on the bbc. >> a unanimous verdict, michael jackson's doctor is found guilty of causing the singer's death. hundred celebrate because for [inaudible] conrad murray faces up to four years in jail. >> the eurozone crisis to engulf italy, the president threatens to resign. a fourth woman accuses herman cain of inappropriate behavior. >> broadcasting to viewers on pbs in america and around the world, welcome to "news de."

-- "newsday." hello there. after a six week trial, michael jackson's doctor has been found guilty of involuntary manslaughter and gross negligence. the verdict was delivered by a jury and comes to end a half years after michael jackson died of an overdose of sedatives. we have a report from the court. >> i am advised that the jury has reached a verdict. >> we find the defendant, conrad robert murray guilt of the crime of involuntary manslaughter. nothing from the man that had been michael jackson's dr., the

man that provided the drug they kill them but not the care that kept him alive. >> is this your universal verdict? >> he was found criminally responsible for michael jackson 's death. it was the verdict they wanted and the verdict they have been waiting for. >> i am happy he is going down. >> what is your reaction? >> i am happy that he finally got justice and people saying negative things and people tried to make it look like he killed himself and he would not do that to himself. >> is hard to overestimate the power that he still has. michael jackson was shown rehearsing her for a demanding run of concerts'. hours later, he was dead.

a shocking recording of him was played in court. he says how he wanted the shows to be the best he had ever done. >> i want to say -- [inaudible] >> all these drugs were found at his house. medical experts explained that it was a hospital anesthetic that should never be used to treat insomnia and not at home without proper monitoring and constant care. conrad murray was paid 100,000 pounds a month ago but was out of the room when he stopped breathing. >> michael jackson trusted him with his life. he paid with his life. conrad murray in multiple

instances deceived, lied, obscured. conrad murray acted with criminal negligence. >> of the defense claim that michael jackson had injected himself with the drugs that killed him. >> they are asking me to convict him for the actions of michael jackson. if you are going to hold him responsible, don't do it because it is michael jackson. this is not a reality show. it is reality. >> of the jury decided he was responsible for michael jackson 's death and convicted him of involuntary manslaughter. the verdict brings to an end the huge media frenzy with the trial being shown live on television every day. he will be sentenced at the end of the month and faces up to four years in prison.

>> we can now speak to the media lawyer and used to work in the music industry. thank you for joining us. is guilty verdict has been given to dr. murray. why did they go to manslaughter instead of a murder conviction? >> not being a criminal lawyer, but ordinarily you go for a lesser charge if you think you have the evidence to support that. a murder verdict is more difficult to support as we found in the casey and the trial -- anthony trial. >> a civil case to recoup some damages against dr. marie, what kind of impact do you think that could have on him? how long do you think it will take before this legal process takes place?

>> the family from what i understand has all claimed that they will pursue its. his father may have already filed a suit. the guilty verdict adds a lot of credence to the civil lawsuit, so you can expect any day to see a civil lawsuit filed against him. >> what are your thoughts on the way that the trial was played out on television across the world? the you believe he received a fair trial? >> i think so. it is an extraordinary case, it is very rare that you see any doctor -- and i can't imagine any other patient having the wherewithal to hire a doctor to perform the types of services that he had. it is all about what his own ethics were and what he felt was appropriate and what he elected

to do based on the amount of money he was paid. i think he got his day, he had his own defense, and given the evidence that was mounting against him, they did the best they could for him. >> we appreciate you joining us, thank you for your time. >> no worries. >> jesse jackson gave me his reaction. >> he will be remembered as the greatest entertainer that ever lived. he is the stuff of which legends are made. the good news is, most of his great works were recorded. we will have michael as dancer, singer, choreographer and humanitarian. that is how we shall cherish him.

>> should you believe the way in which he died will be a memory that many take with him when they look back at his career? given the fact that this court hearing cover the fact that he was addicted to medication? >> it does, but i was prepared to go with michael to london for the big opening concert. our spirits were so high, there was such anticipation. his death was a sudden, and in many ways, we are still dealing with the sudden loss of michael. >> did you ever meet the doctor yourself? >> i don't think so. i have seen him, but i did not meet him. michael trusted him very much. >> and you have any feelings towards him now?

>> he will serve his time once the judge determines the level of sentence. i really can't get past anything other than how badly we feel, how sad we feel because we lost michael. and the seeming that we lost him unnecessarily. >> the sentence will be handed out in three weeks where he could face a maximum sentence of four years. does the length that he will spend behind bars matter to you? >> it does matter, but this is far the judge to deal with as the jury rendered their verdict today. i suppose the complexities of the judicial system does not have -- i am glad that the jury

found him guilty. and that he will serve some measure of time. but nothing about this case can never bring the justice that is the restoration of michael's life. >> you have some news there regarding italy's economic woes? dawson the political disarray in italy where prime minister berlusconi is facing rising ranks. there are concerns that the eurozone economy might unable to be read -- might be unable to repay the massive debt >> . >> a man under pressure,

berlusconi is in the fight for his political life. the intense speculation that he no longer has a majority in parliament. that he is about to be swept from power. >> berlusconi has to step down or be forced to step down. >> he took to facebook under reports that his resignation was hours away. his message was no surrender. he wanted to corral his way with supporters and he says he has the support he needs to continue to govern italy. his opponents are determined to test him in parliament. if he won't go, they are ready to try to push him. >> is the situation will be solved before tuesday, we won't have to present the motion. we will choose the best way that

makes things less difficult for the country. >> troubles go far beyond chaotic politics. it is being crucified on the money markets. the crisis is focusing the attention on the huge national debt. italy can only borrow money at agonizing rates of interest. there is fear that it might eventually be ruined in the same way that greece was. at the economic pain is already being felt close to home here in romo. buses are on strike. the drivers say they need more money. and there is an uncertain future. >> with italy on the verge of a potential economic crisis and greece in the middle of one, france has announced measures to cut the deficit and restore market confidence. the austerity measures at an

increase in the retirement age is being brought forward. it was announced only three months ago. you are watching newsday on the bbc. still to come, now the fear of the beast. they warned thousands of those at risk in bangkok. >> a fourth woman accusing him of misconduct threaten herman cain's presidential bid. international militant known as the jackal is being put on trial for bombs in the 1980's. the venezuelan is serving a life sentence for the murder of two policemen. david reports. >> brought to court, the man known as the jackal, once one of

the most wanted fugitives began his trial by defiantly declaring that he was a professional revolutionary. he is being defended by a lawyer that he married in jail. >> he is in fighting spirit as always and we are going to fight. 30 years later and 17 years after he was kidnapped by the french state, there is no reason that the judicial institution should be used to try someone for propaganda and to serve other interests than those of justice. >> he is already serving life in prison for murdering her a couple of the french secret service agents. now he is being tried over bombings in the 1980's that killed 11 people and injured more than 140 others. >> today, he is going to have to

explain himself for a whole range of the tax. the victims are at the end of the culture of impunity. >> for decades, he eluded capture until french special forces caught him in 1994. now 62, his trademark berets are gone. his was the face of a violent international militancy. >> this is "newsday on the bbc." >> the headlines this hour. michael jackson's personal doctor has been found guilty of causing the singer's death. he faces up to four years in jail. >> as teh euro -- the eurozone crisis threatens to engulf italy, berlusconi threatens to

resign. flood waters are coming closer to bangkok and have reached the city goes the inner-city rail system. it has claimed more than 500 lives and cost more than 8 billion u.s. dollars. rachel joins me now. there are rising fears of water spreading. >> organizations have been warning of that for some time now, the longer the water stays around, the deeper it becomes and particularly for the children and the elderly that might be playing, there are fears of waterborne diseases of various kinds. we haven't seen an outbreak of anything yet, but humanitarian agencies are particularly worried about it. it is becoming a horribly familiar pattern. a new district of the capital is

put on alert each day and water is creeping closer towards the center and that people should be prepared. this is 10 days after the authorities said that the peak weekend would be when high tides and runoff water come by. we got through that but the crisis seems to still be intensifying. >> and the prime minister is meeting with her cabinet and she is proposing a reconstruction package of about $3.3 billion. what is the opinion on the ground? is this sufficient? >> it is very hard for anybody to say because they have not been able to make a full assessment. until the water recedes, they want to know the cost of the damage. any figure is considered a good start but most people think it won't be enough. there is some much demand. if you are looking at individual

households that want compensation. you want to make sure that the elektra -- electics are safe. workers that are temporarily laid off because factories are closed, so all of these different groups will be looking for help from the government. there is going to be an awful lot of money that is demanded, but where it comes from is a huge question. for the moment, the crisis isn't over. the prime minister says that she is not going to attend the summit this weekend in hawaii. she needs to be here because this crisis is far from over. >> thank you so much for the update. the parliament has approved the controversial carbon pollution tax. the 500 were splitting companies will be forced to pay a price on carbon emissions.

it is aimed at making them more efficient and the impact will be felt right across the economy. the government is committed to reducing emission levels by 2020 compared to what they were in the year 2000. a scandal threatens to surround herman cain's campaign to become the republican candidate in the u.s. presidential polls. he is accused of inappropriate behavior by a woman that approached him for career advice. it was said to have taken place 14 years ago. she is the fourth woman to make accusations, the first to do so publicly. he has denied these accusations. >> numbe rone, -- number one, in 40 years of running businesses and corporations, i have never sexually harassed anyone. number two, while at the

restaurant association, i was accused of sexual harassment. falsely accused, i might add. i was falsely accused of sexual harassment and when the charges were brought, as the leader of the organization, i recused myself and allowed my general counsel and by human resources officer to deal with the situation. and it was concluded after a thorough investigation that it had no basis. >> steve kingston is in washington, explaining why it was so long for her to expose his behavior. >> she says that she has come out to give face and voice to what happened all those years ago. she says that she has heard of other women making similar complaints against mr. cain.

the case he was specifically referring to there in a press conference that was last week was one of the other women that came forward to say that he sexually harassed them. it was settled between her and the national restaurant association of which he was head at the time. the difference in this case is that there was a pretty graphic account given before the television cameras by one and that doesn't mind her identity being known for the american public. the campaign has put out a statement saying that the accusations are completely false. they say he never sexually harassed anyone and this is not going to go away. i think he will be under pressure to give a specific response to the very graphic allegations. >> and the countdown to the 2012 london games continues. >> next year's olympic torch

relay has been announced. it will travel to 1000 towns and cities before arriving in london. >> school assembly and an important announcement from the teacher. >> the good news is the olympic torch is coming here. >> the reaction said it all as genuine excitement in many of the communities that will host the torch. >> i am proud of the school. it is a lovely school. it is really nice for us to be able to be part of this and know that it is coming. >> it was unveiled in may with 8000 holes, one for each bearer. we found out where they will be carrying it. >> 95% of the population, within

10 miles of the torch. at the opportunity to showcase the achievements of young people. >> of the torch will travel by rail across the irish sea to the giant causeway and take a boat trip. bearers' will travel to the north, stonehenge, and the castle. -- wedon't have a lot of have special things happening, so it is important. >> we will have a good sport in history -- a good spot in history. >> the plan was carried by relays and englishmen. >> when the olympics returned to london for the first time since 1948, which of the torchbearers will be given the honor of lighting the flame at the opening ceremony? >> some breaking news coming to

us, and news that the former heavyweight champion boxer has died, joe frazier, after a brief fight with liver cancer. the family issued a release a statement concerning his death on monday night. amelia, very sad news. >> it came to us on saturday that he was in and out of pastas with liver cancer. you know that there is not much left. he has known about this for four or five weeks. his manager was trying to find him a different care. there were false reports over the weekend that he died. the unfortunately passed away from liver cancer, the first person to beat muhammed ali. >> this is what he will be

remembered for. >> the first one. he beat jimmy ellis in 1970. it was in 1971, 1975 that they had behthe bout with ali. >> thank you very much. breaking joe frazier has died at the age of 67. you havenew and whats xinhuaday -- have been watching newsday on bbc. thank you for watching. and another reminder of our main news this hour, michael jackson's droctor, conrad murray is found guilty of his death. .e will be sentenced later

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