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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On Tuesday night’s results show, “Dancing With the Stars” pros, including dancers previously eliminated, united for a dance tribute to Michael Jackson, MTV.com reports.

Introduced by the late star’s sister, LaToya Jackson, the pros performed “I Want You Back,” “Man In the Mirror,” and “Thriller” clad in replicas of Michael Jackson’s well-known costumes.  Several of Jackson’s family members sat in the audience for the show, including his mother Katherine.

Following Monday night’s performances of either the paso doble or Argentine tango, two unexpected couples landed in the bottom two.  Even the judges said they were surprised to see Aaron Carter and partner Karina Smirnoff  along with Natalie Coughlin and  Alec Mazo facing possible elimination. Ultimately, Coughlin and Mazo were eliminated from competition.

Tweeps said they were moved by the tribute to Jackson and shared their thoughts about the rest of the show:

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   gregcote Dear Dancing With the Stars: I am looking at four couples being judged and asking my wife, of each, “Who’s the celebrity?” Not good.
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   ladyglenChicago OMG! What a tearjerker. Michael Jackson tribute on Dancing with the Stars. http://bit.ly/S5ewK
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   MrsEdCullen4486 I am so sad about the results from Dancing with the Stars.
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   Lady_KD_ Wow….the best tribute was just done by Dancing with stars…to Thriller…R.I.P. Michael Jackson. You remain the greatest!
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   lorijobelle America should be voting for the best dancer hint the title Dancing with the stars not the underdog they usually suck hello #DWTS
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   KatieKat08 For real, dancing with the stars??? You keep aaron over natalie?! I’m almost mad enough to boycott, but not quite
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   joeyguerra LOL RT @TubularTV: Those weren’t Thriller jackets, Dancing With The Stars. FAIL. #dwts http://bit.ly/2zZHkL
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   amberthagreat Dancing with the stars-michael jackson tribute…still hits home rip mj you pyt fo life!

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   BethAnnBAPS watching Dancing with the Stars.. awww the JACKSON FAMILY is there. Love them.
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   brandonbrache Dancing with the Stars has lost it’s snap since Chuck Liddell went FISHIN’
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   Tayla_Takedown Awwww the cutest thing ever is seeing MJ’s mom sitting in the Dancing With The Stars audience lookin good and happy.It touches my heart:)
4. 
   ShalviPatel WTF How did Natalie Coughlin get voted off Dancing With The Stars? She should have stayed until the end! >:O
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   WestIndiangurl1 The Micheal Jackson Tribute on Dancing with the Stars was great.Latoya you were beautiful as always..
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   neonplasma Michael Jackson has “had a huge influence” on Dancing With the Stars? really? <blink>
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   xochristinaxo just watched the Dancing with the Stars tribute to the amazing Michael Jackson and i loved it i was shocked to see some of the Jackson clan.
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   samanthasevero @aaroncarter7 great job on dancing with the stars! haha ya make me fall in love with you all over again—10 years later!!

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The upcoming Sacha Baren Cohen film “Bruno” has gotten wrapped up in the hysteria surrounding Michael Jackson’s death, EW.com reports.

The trouble began when fans could not see Jackson’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame last night due to the Los Angeles premiere of the film.  Then, right before the movie began, the filmmakers made a last-minute edit to remove a scene featuring Jackson’s sister, LaToya Jackson.

In the scene, Bruno “interrogated her about her brother Michael and tried surreptitiously to find Michael’s number on her cellphone.”  It’s unclear if the clip will make it back into the film before it opens in theaters July 10.

Tweeters commented on the events:

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   RachelAdler Fans gathering at the Hollywood star of LA radio host, Michael Jackson as real MJ’s star is covered by red carpet for Bruno premier. Oops!
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   bodie08 Around 2am pdt fed-up fans finally stormed the barricades of the Bruno premier in order gather around Michael Jackson’s star on Walk of Fame
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   lilacdove Latoya Jackson has been cut from the Bruno film out of respect for michael !
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   kirk13 Wondering if the Michael Jackson(the one who just died) Hollywood star is out from under the Bruno red carpet yet.
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   LindseyPatton I’m sure it’ll be on the DVD release RT: @usweekly Scene Mocking Michael Jackson’s Family Cut From Bruno: http://tinyurl.com/lqk7p3
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   firstshowing I’m a bit sad to hear that Universal pulled out the Michael Jackson references in Bruno, but its for the best for now… http://is.gd/1etDn
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   NigelG popbitch: Hollywood Walk of Fame crowds mourn via wrong “Michael Jackson” star . King of Pop’s is under a red carpet for the Bruno premier
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   seriouslyomgwtf Bruno does something nice for Michael Jackson
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   MagdaS Yay!! Funny, bruno has more class than perez RT @usweekly: Scene Mocking Michael Jackson’s Family Cut From Bruno: http://tinyurl.com/lqk7p3
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    williambgoss hasn’t seen Bruno yet (natch), but cutting out a Michael Jackson joke sounds like an awfully P.C. choice to make with such an P.I. movie…

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