Conrad Murray, the doctor at the center of the investigation into the death of Michael Jackson has released a one-minute video message thanking his patients and friends for their support as he awaits word on whether or not he will face manslaughter charges in connection with the King of Pop’s possible drug overdose on June 25.

In the one-minute video, the cardiologist says he has been “afraid to return phone calls or e-mail” in the weeks since Jackson’s passing.