Conrad Murray reunites with his youngest son after serving two years for the death of Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray  reunited with the youngest of his seven children on Monday just hours after he  was quietly freed from jail.

He celebrated his first taste of freedom in  two years by taking his son Che Giovanni, whose mother is actress Nicole  Alverez, on a mountain hike.

Murray, who was convicted of killing the pop superstar with an overdose of a powerful anaesthetic,    first made a  stop at an In-N-Out burger restaurant immediately after his  release.

Reunion: Conrad Murray with his son Che Giovanni on Monday, shortly after his release from jailReunion: Conrad Murray with his son Che Giovanni on  Monday, shortly after his release from jail

He was released at 12:01 a.m. from a jail in  downtown Los Angeles after serving about half of his maximum sentence for  involuntary manslaughter.

A change in California law allowed his  incarceration time to be significantly reduced.

Murray  was taken from the jail a back way, eluding a cluster of TV crews and a few  Jackson fans. Sheriff’s officials arranged the quiet exit and drove him away for  safety reasons, spokesman Steve Whitmore said. Can't wait: Murray eagerly reached out his car to take the burgers at a drive-thru of the iconic fast food joint Can’t wait: Murray eagerly reached out his car to take the burgers at a  drive-thru of the iconic fast food joint

First taste of freedom: Murray was seen indulging in an In-N-Out burger prior to meeting with his son First taste of freedom: Murray was seen indulging in an In-N-Out burger prior  to meeting with his son

He made his way straight to iconic fast food  joint In-N-Out to indulge in a burger for his first meal out of prison.

Murray was seen eagerly reaching for the food  from the backseat of a car at a drive-thru. He order the California chain’s  popular ‘Double Double’ burger, which consists of two beef patties and two  slices of cheese on a bun, as well as an order of french fries.

He was then spotted enjoying his meal with a  friend at a table outside the eatery.

Taste of freedom: Murray spent two years behind barsTaste of freedom: Murray spent two years behind  bars

 

New life: It is unclear what Murray will do following his release, but his attorney said he would 'one day' practice medicine again New life: It is unclear what Murray will do following  his release, but his  attorney said he would ‘one day’ practice medicine again

Good to be free: He was allowed to serve his entire sentence in a Los Angeles jail rather than a state prison due to a law aimed at easing overcrowding by shifting nonviolent offenders to local lockupsGood to be free: He was allowed to serve his entire  sentence in a Los  Angeles jail rather than a state prison due to a law aimed at  easing  overcrowding by shifting nonviolent offenders to local lockups

‘He was elated to be out of there’  said Valerie Wass, Murray’s attorney,  adding that he planned to spend time with  his girlfriend Nicole Alvarez and children.

Nicole has stood by him throughout  his incarceration which lasted nearly two years.

Murray’s prospects are uncertain: At  age 60  his license to practice medicine has been suspended or revoked in three states,  and his face and name are well known due to his  association with Jackson and  his highly publicised trial.

Disgraced doctor: Murray is eager to practice medicine again, despite his conviction Disgraced doctor: Murray is eager to practice medicine  again, despite his conviction

 

So happy: Murray was clearly delighted to be reunited with his son in the picturesque surroundings So happy: Murray was clearly delighted to be reunited with his son in the picturesque surroundings

So happy: Murray was clearly delighted to be reunited  with his son in the picturesque surroundings

 

Proud father: Murray is dad to seven children and two with his current girlfriend Nicole Proud father: Murray is dad to seven children from four  different women

Premature death: Murray was found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson, pictured here in March 2009Premature death: Murray was found guilty of the  involuntary manslaughter of Michael Jackson, pictured here in March  2009

 

Wass said Murray wants to be a doctor  again.

‘I believe that he will practice medicine  again someday, somewhere, ‘she said.

Brian Panish, an attorney for the Jackson  family, said Murray should not have ‘a chance to hurt anyone else’ by practising  medicine.

‘He has shown no remorse and the consequences  of his actions will last forever,’ the lawyer said.

The former cardiologist was convicted in 2011  of causing Jackson’s death in June 2009 by providing him with the  powerful  anaesthetic propofol as a sleep aid.

Jackson was in the midst  of preparations for  a series of comeback concerts and Murray was serving as his  physician.

The former doctor is appealing his  conviction, although an appeals court has questioned whether it needs to hear  the case.

His attorney has argued that the court should  not  dismiss the appeal because it could alter Murray’s overall sentence and  reduce some of the stigma his conviction has caused.

Despite being jailed, Murray hasn’t been  entirely silent.

The ex-doctor told The Today show that he  cried tears of joy after a civil jury recently determined that the promoters of  Jackson’s comeback shows did not negligently hire Murray.

High emotion: The ex-doctor told The Today show that he cried tears of joy after a civil jury recently determined that the promoters of Jackson's comeback shows did not negligently hire MurrayHigh emotion: The ex-doctor told The Today show that he  cried tears of joy after a civil jury recently determined that the promoters of  Jackson’s comeback shows did not negligently hire Murray

Pensive mood: Murray looked a little worn after spending just under two years in jail Pensive mood: Murray looked a little worn after spending just under two years in jail

Pensive mood: Murray looked a little worn and weary  after spending just under two years in jail

 

Getting to know you again: The former doctor and his son larked around as they enjoyed a day outGetting to know you again: The former doctor and his son  larked around as they enjoyed a day out

He did not, however, testify in the civil  case or take the stand during his criminal trial.

Wass said Murray did a lot of writing behind  bars, but she didn’t know if he had plans for a book or any other projects that  would allow him to earn a living.

According to TMZ, he does not yet have a publisher for the  book but a deal is on the  cards and  some have suggested he may even be  approached to take part in a reality TV show.

In court: Murray during his 2011 trial over the death of Michael Jackson In court: Murray during his 2011 trial over the death of  Michael Jackson

 

Conrad Murray was escorted away from the jail in downtown Los Angeles in a police car todayRelease: Conrad Murray was escorted away from the jail  in downtown Los Angeles in a police car on Monday

Murray previously maintained clinics in  Houston and Las Vegas and frequently  complained about conditions in jail after  his conviction.

After he was found guilty of  involuntary  manslaughter, the state of Texas revoked Murray’s medical  licence citing his  felony conviction as the cause.

He was allowed to serve his entire  sentence  in a Los Angeles jail rather than a state prison due to a law  aimed at easing  overcrowding by shifting nonviolent offenders to local  lockups.

Dr Conrad Murray's lawyer Valerie Wass speaks to reporters outside Los Angeles County JailTalking to the press:  Murray’s lawyer Valerie Wass  speaks to reporters outside Los Angeles County Jail

‘Dr. Murray has not received any special treatment in jail and in fact has many less privileges than most  inmates  because of his notoriety,’ Wass said in a statement earlier this year.

Long term: Murray shaved a Santa Monica apartment with Nicole Alvarez, pictured together in July 2010Long term: Murray shaved a Santa Monica apartment with  Nicole Alvarez, pictured together in July 2010

 

In a lawsuit filed by Jackson’s  mother  against concert giant AEG Live LLC, jurors determined that Murray was not unfit  or incompetent to serve as Jackson’s tour doctor.

The panel did, however, say it did not  condone his conduct.

‘That doesn’t mean we felt he was ethical,’  jury foreman Gregg Barden said of Murray after the AEG Live verdict.

Born in Grenada, in February, 1953, where his  parents met, Murray moved to Port of Spain, capital of neighbouring Trinidad at  the age of seven with his mother Milta after his parents split.

His father, Rawle Murray is also a doctor who  practised in Texas, and when Murray arrived in the US, he went to university and  medical school in Houston and Nashville, before working as a cardiologist in San  Diego.

Before leaving for school, he is known to  have fathered one Trinidadian child, and he has since sired a further six, at  least, by four women.

Murray married first soon after arriving in  America, in October, 1984, to pharmacist Zufan Tesfai. Less than four years  later they were divorced.

He was allegedly having an affair with  Patricia Mitchell, who bore the first of his American-born children.

In 1989 he moved on to wife number two, Dr  Yvette Bolick Murray with whom he had two children and they are somehow still  married.

He also had a son, now 13, by Nenita  Malibiran, a nurse at a clinic where he worked in San Diego.

Taking the stand: Nicole was a prosecution witness during Murray's trial Taking the stand: Nicole was a prosecution witness  during Murray’s trial

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