'Victory': Jackson Family Reacts To Verdict

The family of Michael Jackson reacted with satisfaction after the verdict that found Dr Conrad Murray guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the singer's death.

Jackson's mother Katherine and elder sister Rebbie cried silently as the guilty verdict was read out in the Los Angeles courtroom.

Later, as she left the court, Mrs Jackson was asked if she was pleased and her answer was simply: "I am."

Michael Jackson's older brother Jermaine said: "Justice was served. Michael is with us."

The Thriller singer died in June 2009, aged 50, from an overdose of sedatives and the surgical anaesthetic propofol, which Murray, his personal physician, administered as a sleep aid for insomnia.

Other family members including father Joe Jackson, and siblings La Toya and Randy were whisked away from the court building in chauffeur-driven cars.

A sombre-looking Randy Jackson said he was relieved but missed his brother.

"It's a comforting feeling but he is not here," he said.

When asked by a reporter about comforting his mother in the courtroom, he said: "She's alright."

Surrounded by uniformed officials as she departed court, sister La Toya was the most vocal in her reaction to the verdict against Murray.

She said that her dead brother was watching the proceedings and guilty verdict from above.

"Michael was watching over us. Michael was watching over us," she said.

"Yes, I am very happy."

La Toya also made an OK sign with her right hand before being guided to her waiting vehicle.

Then, before entering her car she gave an outstretched V sign.

Later on Twitter, La Toya posted the announcement: "VICTORY!!!!!!"

She then tweeted: "Michael I love you and I will continue to fight until ALL are brought to justice!"

Murray faces up to four years in jail when he is sentenced on November 29.

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