Perspective Podcast - November 11, 2011
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In this edition of Perspective...
Conrad Murray's Fate
The jury in the trial of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, reached a verdict this week: guilty. Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the stars death nearly two-and-a-half years ago. After six weeks of hearing evidence, it took the jury just under nine hours to decide that Murray's actions had cost Michael Jackson his life. ABC's Jim Avila has the details.
Murder for Hire
We now turn from manslaughter to murder. In movies, hiring a hitman usually involves a briefcase and a photograph ... works every time. But in real life, paying to have someone killed is complicated and dangerous. ABC's John Donvan has the story of three botched murder attempts and one incredibly complex marriage.
Allegations Against Herman Cain
In less than one year, Americans will go to the polls to select a president, and Herman Cain is still in the running ... despite the women who have now gone public with sexual harassment allegations against him. He addressed the allegations this week in a press conference, where he denied any wrongdoing. He also sat down with ABC's Jonathan Karl to explain his side of the story.
Birth Control Pill Danger
We now turn to women's health and one of the most popular pills on the market today ... but our reporting suggests that using it can increase the risk of dangerous side effects that may even cause death in young, otherwise healthy patients. We spoke to one twenty-four year old woman who is convinced that this drug is the reason she ended up blind. Hers is among the mounting claims that have prompted an FDA investigation. ABC Chief Law Correspondent Chris Cuomo explains.
Iran's Nuclear Capabilities
Questions about Iran's nuclear program have been swirling for years, causing fear that they are secretly preparing to build a nuclear warhead. The IAEA ... the UN's nuclear agency ... has issued a report that comes the closest yet to accusing Iran of working on a nuclear weapons device. ABC's Christiane Amanpour has the details.
Leonardo Dicaprio and Clint Eastwood
They're the golden boy and the cowboy ... Jack Dawson and Dirty Harry ... and now for the first time ever, Leonardo DiCaprio and Clint Eastwood are pooling their star power to make a movie. Eastwood is in the director's chair while DiCaprio portrays one of the most complicated figures in American history. A man with such unbelievable power, even Hollywood couldn't make it up. ABC's Terry Moran has more.
Bebe Neuwirth
When talking about a show business 'triple threat' the name Bebe Neuwirth comes to mind for many. Bebe is a performer who's been on television and stage
for many years, and recently she paid a visit to our studios for a chat with ABC News Entertainment correspondent Bill Diehl.
Host: Cheri Preston
Producer: Colin Tipton
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