Crime | Conrad Murray Jury May Get Conrad Murray Case Thursday Closing arguments begin that day in Michael Jackson death By John Johnson Posted Nov 1, 2011 6:37 PM CDT Copied Dr. Conrad Murray, surrounded by his defense attorneys, looks on after the defense rested their case in his involuntary manslaughter trial. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, Pool) Conrad Murray's involuntary manslaughter case could be over this week. The defense rested today, and closing arguments are set to begin on Thursday, reports the Los Angeles Times. Murray today decided not to testify on his own behalf. His fate will hinge on whether jurors buy his claim that Michael Jackson managed to inject himself with a lethal dose of propofol. Prosecutors say Murray delivered the fatal dose, then tried to cover up his incompetence. Read These Next Beyonce leaves national anthem unfinished. A space capsule carrying ashes of 160 people crashed in the ocean. A lesson in minding your own business ... at 30,000 feet. Trump signs bill as protesters gather. Report an error