英语文摘:Jackson's doctor allowed to keep practicing medicine

LOS ANGELES, June 14 (Xinhua) -- A Los Angeles judge ruled on Monday that Conrad Murray, pop star Michael Jackson's doctor, can continue practicing medicine in California.

The ruling rejected a request from the California Medical Board (CMB) to bar Murray from practicing in the state until his criminal case is resolved.

Murray, 57, is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with Jackson's death last year.

Dr. Conrad Murray, personal physician for Michael Jackson, speaks in a video posted on YouTube by his attorneys August 18, 2009. Murray states in his first public statement since Jackson died June 25, "I have told the truth and the truth will prevail."

In issuing the ruling, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael E. Pastor said another judge, Keith Schwartzat had restricted the physician's use of the drug propofol and other strong anesthetics as part of his bail conditions.

Pastor said he did not believe he had the authority to consider the request by the CMB after Schwartz issued the order.