Joe’s attorney Brian Oxman said of the medic’s actions: “The continuous administration of drugs over six weeks – Murray gave him Propofol every night – that is Russian roulette, that is loading six bullets into a gun with only six chambers.” Joe’s civil action – which he is expected to be filed within 90 days – could run parallel to the criminal trial of the physician, who faces up to four years in jail if convicted.
Earlier this month, California’s Attorney General Jerry Brown filed a petition to have his medical license restricted. The petition states Dr. Murray – who is accused of administering the prescription anaesthetic Propofol to the pop legend – of "poor professional judgment and placing the life of a patient in jeopardy".
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 anaesthesia on his patients but rejected requests to have his license suspended. Photo: Fame Pictures