Gary Coleman to Appear in Court
Former actor Gary Coleman, 41, is set to appear in court today in Santaquin, Utah. The court date was a provision of his $1,725 bail, which was paid by a fan. Originally, Coleman failed to appear in court for a prior domestic violence charge and was picked up by police, who had a warrant for his arrest, on Jan. 24. [ABC News]

Jackson Doctor to Receive Manslaughter Charge
Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson's former doctor, is expected to be charged with involuntary manslaughter on Monday. For about a week, Murray has made it clear that he is willing to surrender to authorities, but negotiations about whether he should be handcuffed has delayed the charge. Murray is charged with Jackson's death after allegedly administering a number of sedatives to the singer. [Washington Post]

Gov. Paterson Fights Rumors, Unpopularity in Re-Election Bid
New York Governor David Paterson met with lawmakers to discuss his re-election campaign over the weekend. The rumors that have bubbled up about his past affairs and drug use, coupled with his pervasive unpopularity, have made his proposed full-term bid quite precarious. [NY Times]

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