Dr. Conrad Murray, the late Michael Jackson’s personal physician, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter, reports CNN.

The charge, which correlates to Murray giving Jackson a lethal dose of the anesthetic propofol, comes more than seven months after the June 2009 death of the star and nearly six months since the coroner ruled his death a homicide.

Murray turned himself soon after the criminal complaint was filed on Tuesday and plead not guilty. He was released on a $75,000 bail. A conviction would mean a maximum four-year prison sentence.

The Jackson family, who were present at the brief hearing, were outraged at what they considered too light a charge for what they considered murder, according to PEOPLE.com.

Jackson’s sister LaToya issued a statement in which she seemed to have a conspiracy theory regarding Michael’s death. The statement said: “Michael was murdered and although he died at the hands of Dr. Conrad Murray, I believe Dr. Murray was a part of a much larger plan. There are other individuals involved and I will not rest and I will continue to fight until all of the proper individuals are brought forth and justice is served.”

Many Twitterers were as enraged as the Jackson family about the charge but not everyone felt the same way:

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   deluxrap So, Michael Jackson’s doctor kills him, and he’s only facing 4 years? Wtf? Thats some whack sh*t.
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   DebbieLoesch So, Dr. Conrad Murray is free again. Why is it so difficult to rest a man who was accused of being responsible for Michael’s death? STRANGE!
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   JacksonKids I just watched Entertainment Tonight and apparently, Conrad Murray made it out with a $75,000 bail and a not guilty plea. What. The. Hell.
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   PatriotCzar RT @NeckedChicken: Dr. Conrad Murray pleaded not guilty and is to resume practicing medicine. I wouldnt let the Doctor who killed the Ki …

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   kbonded RT @cnnbrk: Michael Jackson’s physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, to surrender Monday at 4:30 p.m./ such a Sad Saga for a great Singer!
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   elizabrooks Sad: L.A. district attorney charges that Michael Jackson’s doctor , Conrad Murray, “did unlawfully and without malice” kill Jackson
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   thuggy99 @cnnbrk good plea Conrad Murray, you didn’t kill Michael Jackson, he killed himself, you are only wrong to administer the pills to him.
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   MJ5fan_LOVE i agree with joe jackson, murray got off too easy! and we all are looking for justice for mj<3 P.Y.T<3
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   novaanthony21 Dr. Conrad Murray is now being charged with Michael Jackson’s murder? You’ve got to be kidding me. They’re just looking to blame someone.
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   bankerhelp Conrad Murray should have his wrist slapped and we should move on. Jackson was a sad, sick, addicted person who found what he wanted….
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   Yardrock Michael Jackson is dead why is the docter Mr Murray not charged for murder?
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   TomJJJJ I kinda think Dr. Murray should be charged with 2nd degreee murder. Afterall, Michael Jackson hired Murray to keep him safe and monitor him
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   MDW21 Is negligence a form of murder? ~ Jackson’s mother insists Dr Conrad Murray “killed” her son | ENTERTAINMENT News: http://bit.ly/b6WgMm
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    LOVETO Murray free, light and loose. Prison? Never! 75 thousand U.S. dollars and ‘forget the death of Michael Jackson’, simple as that?

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   LALEMON How weird is that riot gonna be if Dr. Murray is found innocent of the murder of Michael Jackson? Freak Show!
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   Salliese Dr. Conrad Murray was charged w/ manslaughter in the murder of Michael Jackson. He’ll serve like 4-5 years. |smh| that’s it? #NotSatisfied

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During an “In the Spotlight” interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts, singer Janet Jackson revealed that her family was aware of the late Michael Jackson’s drug addiction, ABCNews.com reports.

Jackson stated that the family staged several interventions with Michael, but were ultimately unsuccessful.  While she believes Michael knew these interventions were out of love, she said Michael was in denial about his drug problem.

Jackson also stated during her interview that she believes Michael’s doctor, Dr. Conrad Murray, is responsible for his death as he was the one who prescribed and gave Michael his medications, PEOPLE.com reports.  Jackson added that she believes Murray should never be allowed to practice again.

In response to Michael’s new movie, “This Is It,” Jackson said that she won’t see it for a while–if ever–because it is too painful to see images of her brother so soon after his death.

Tweeps offered their support to Jackson and responded to her claims about Dr. Murray’s role in Michael’s death.

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   forever_mj Apparently the Jackson family, including Janet, knew about Michael’s longtime addiction to drugs. http://bit.ly/vgewN 16 Nov 2009 from Proxifeed
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   Ianberardi UH Hello Janet Jackson, the only to blame for your brothers death is himself, no one can take drugs and overdose for someone else lady! 19 Nov 2009 from web
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   Exposed Janet Jackson is still upset her family were unable to get her brother Michael off drugs. http://bit.ly/28sXft 19 Nov 2009 from API
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   dirtymushroom MSNBC.com “Janet Jackson: Michael in denial over drugs” Janet, sweetheart, he’s not in denial. . . he’s dead. 19 Nov 2009 from web
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   VenessaLB Watching Janet Jackson Interview, When they showed the clip of Jermain saying Michael had passed, CHILLLS! 19 Nov 2009 from web
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   roxiebird24 i watched Janet Jackson’s interview twice last nite. it was that GOOD. she’s such a beautiful & strong woman. much respect to her 19 Nov 2009 from TweetDeck
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   Cynthiarenee2 The janet jackson interview lastnite was good. An she is really beautiful. 19 Nov 2009 from txt
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   King_Mel I’m definitely feeling this Janet Jackson interview. Her voice is angelical. 19 Nov 2009 from UberTwitter
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   jackie_smith @margo_polo I too am fascinated by Janet Jackson. Watched the interview w/her last night. Love Robin Roberts. Such a good interviewer. 19 Nov 2009 from web in reply to margo_polo
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    Anonymousboy03 I’m lovin’ the Janet Jackson interview that was on last night on ABC!! LOVE @janetjackson!!!!!! Can’t wait for the “Make Me” music video! 19 Nov 2009 from web
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    DUCESOUT JANET JACKSON WHAT CAN I SAY I LOVE HER! SO VERY STRONG ON THAT ABC SPECIAL. 19 Nov 2009 from web
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    Ntrc8teScribe @DRandall that was a PHENOMENAL INTERVIEW. Janet is so skilled at recycling information and making it sound new and riveting each time! lol 19 Nov 2009 from web in reply to DRandall
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    Diice23 watching janet’s interview, she is such a sweetheart 19 Nov 2009 from web

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