Michael Jackson's personal physician, Dr Conrad Murray, has been found guilty of the involuntary manslaughter of the star by a jury in Los Angeles USA.
A panel of seven men and five women took two days to conclude the decision. Michael Jackson was died on 25 June 2009 from an overdose of the powerful anaesthetic by Dr Conard.
Murray, 58, could now receive a maximum four years jail and will be unable to continue his practise medicine.
There was a shriek in the courtroom as the verdict was read..
Whole family of Jackson sat in the courtroom, weeping quietly.
LaToya Jackson told the Associated Press news agency the family was overjoyed at the verdict.
"Michael was looking over us," she said
During the trial, Dr Murray's lawyers argued that Jackson self-administered a lethal dose of the drug while he was out of the room.
Dr Murray was remanded in custody without bail until he receives his sentence, set for 29 November.
Explaining his decision, the judge said Dr Murray was now a convicted felon and had considerable ties outside the state of California, meaning he could not guarantee that the doctor would remain in the state.
Dr Murray sat silently in court, shifting slightly in his seat as the verdict was read out.
Court officers start to handcuff the physician as the judge made his final judgement, before leading him away into custody.
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