Dr. Conrad Murray's defense attorney,
Ed Chernoff, came out firing at the prosecution in his closing statement -- telling the jury, "They want you to convict Dr. Murray for the actions of
Michael Jackson ... they just don't want to tell you that."
Chernoff was direct, "Dr. Murray did NOT kill Michael Jackson".... claiming it was Michael Jackson who killed Michael Jackson by self administering himself with prescription medication.
Chernoff claims the prosecution failed to prove that Murray hooked MJ up to a Propofol drip before the singer died.... and without a drip, there is no way the prosecution can prove Murray ever put MJ's life in danger.
"They can't prove a crime ... and they REALLY need to prove a crime" ... Chernoff said.
Chernoff claims the most logical explanation is ... "Michael Jackson went into his personal bathroom and swallowed Lorazepam and Dr. Murray didn't know."
He added, "Somebody's got to say it.... If it were anybody else but Michael Jackson.... anybody else, would this doctor be here today?"
Chernoff might be feeling the heat ... he just drank a glass of water and quipped, "Is it warm in here or is it just me?"
He concluded by asking the jury to take their decision seriously.... saying, "This is not a reality show, this is reality.... I hope that you do the right thing and find Dr. Murray not guilty."