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Trial For Michael Jackson's Doctor Moved Up

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — The trial for Michael Jackson's personal physician has been bumped up.

A judge Monday pushed up the trial date for Dr. Conrad Murray by four days -- to March 24. Dr. Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the singer's June 2009 death. The judge also said he's prepared to allow television and photographic coverage of the upcoming trial, as long as certain conditions are met.

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