Expert: Jackson doctor unqualified in many areas

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Michael Jackson’s doctor was not qualified to treat the singer for insomnia or drug addiction and botched resuscitation efforts, an expert cardiologist testifying for the singer’s mother told a jury Tuesday.

Dr. Daniel Wohlgelernter told jurors hearing a negligent hiring case filed by Jackson’s mother against AEG Live LLC that he reached his conclusion after reviewing the credentials of Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter over Jackson’s 2009 death.

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