Jackson

Pop star Michael Jackson’s father has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the doctor charged with giving him a lethal overdose one year ago.

The civil suit from Joe Jackson accuses Dr Conrad Murray of professional negligence in administering a fatal mix of sedatives to the singer.

The suit was filed as fans around the world marked the first anniversary of Jackson’s death at the age of 50.

Dr Murray has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in his death.

Mr Jackson’s complaint seeks damages of more than $75,000 (£50,000) and alleges that Dr Murray was negligent in administering his son with the anaesthetic propofol and other drugs.

It also accuses him of secrecy and poor training and claims that Dr Murray’s clinics in Las Vegas, Nevada, and Houston, Texas, did not adequately supervise him.