Jackson's doctor charged with involuntary manslaughter

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- U.S. prosecutors on Monday filed involuntary manslaughter charges against Michael Jackson's personal physician in connection with the pop star's death.

Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray seen here arriving(R) at the Los  Angeles Airport Courthouse, was charged with involuntary manslaughter  ahead of a long-awaited court hearing where he is expected to deny causing the pop icon's death. (Xinhua/AFP Photo)

Dr. Conrad Murray, 56, was charged with giving Jackson an overdose of powerful prescription sedative that led to his death on June 25.

Conrad Murray was expected to surrender for arraignment on the felony charge this afternoon at the Airport Branch Courthouse in Los Angeles.

Members of the Jackson family might attend Murray's afternoon court hearing, according to local TV NBC4.

The charge against Murray carries a potential four-year prison term, but the doctor will likely plead not guilty.