Conrad Murray Appealing Manslaughter Conviction --- By Himself

Just days after being sentenced, Conrad Murray has appealed his manslaughter conviction, TMZ.com reports.

Conrad Murray sentenced to four years in prison

Murray plans to represent himself in his appeal, though he is still in contact with his defense lawyer, Nareg Gourjian. "This case presents a gold mine of issues for any appellate lawyer," Gourjian tells the site. "Dr. Murray is confident that the Court of Appeal will vindicate him."

On Tuesday, Murray was sentenced to four years in prison in the death of Michael Jackson. The sentence is the maximum term — requested by prosecutors — for involuntary manslaughter. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor also denied the defense attorneys' request for Murray to receive probation. Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter three weeks ago following a six-week trial.

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Pastor repeatedly chastised Murray on Tuesday for his actions in caring for Jackson, who died June 25, 2009 from acute propofol intoxication. He said that Jackson died from a "totality of circumstances" that are "directly attributable" to Murray.