Deepak Chopra says MJ was "a very controlled addict"September 14th, 2009 LONDON - World-famous self-help guru Deepak Chopra believes his friend Michael Jackson could not have died of drug addiction, as he was a "very controlled addict". The Telegraph quoted Chopra as saying: "It was caused not by the drugs he had been taking for years....
Joe Jackson says 'someone should pay' for son Michael Jackson's deathAugust 31st, 2009 Joe Jackson: 'Someone should pay' for son's deathNEW YORK — Michael Jackson's father says he'd never heard of the drug propofol until it was implicated in his son's death. "I'm not angry.
Coroner's statement on Michael Jackson deathAugust 28th, 2009 Coroner's statement on Michael Jackson deathHere is the statement on Michael Jackson's death released Friday by the Los Angeles County coroner's office:
Earlier this month, the Los Angeles County Department of Coroner completed its investigation into the death of Michael Joseph Jackson, age 50, who died on June 25, 2009. The cause of death was established as:
—ACUTE PROPOFOL INTOXICATION
—OTHER CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTING TO DEATH: BENZODIAZEPINE EFFECT
The manner of death has been ruled: HOMICIDE
The drugs Propofol and Lorazepam were found to be the primary drugs responsible for Mr.
Mystery surrounding MJ's death 'will be solved soon'August 14th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's former lawyer says that the mystery surrounding the singer's death could be solved soon. Peter Lopez says that he is expecting the toxicology report to come out in the near future.
Cops probing MJ's death hunting for his doctor's assistantJuly 27th, 2009 LONDON - Cops probing late Michael Jackson's mysterious death have stepped up the hunt for Dr. Conard Murray's assistant.
MJ investigation: personal physician Dr Conrad Murray's offices raidedJuly 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Federal investigators from the Drug Enforcement Administration raided Michael Jackson's personal physician Dr Conrad Murray's offices for investigation related to the pop legend's death. DEA agents were joined by the Los Angeles Police Department with a warrant to search Murray's work places in Houston, Texas, the Telegraph reports.
Los Angeles investigators want to speak to Michael Jackson's doctorJuly 22nd, 2009 Investigators want more info from Jackson docLOS ANGELES — Investigators trying to figure out what killed Michael Jackson are looking for additional information from the doctor who tended to him as he was dying. Edward Chernoff, who represents the physician Conrad Murray, posted a statement on his law firm's Web site late Tuesday saying investigators from the Los Angeles County coroner's office have asked for medical records in addition to those already provided by Murray.
Investigation launched into MJ's memorial serviceJuly 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Los Angeles officials have launched an investigation into Michael Jackson's memorial service, examining where was the taxpayers money spent. The ceremony, held at Staples Center on July 7, worked up a whopping 1.4-million-dollar bill, most of which was spent on policing, traffic control costs and emergency services deployed at the event attended by 17,000 fans.
Police may soon file charges against MJ's 'murderers'July 19th, 2009 LONDON - Police investigating Michael Jackson's death have reportedly informed his family that few people would soon be charged for playing a role in his sudden demise. The doctors or anyone else, who injected overdose of heavy-duty painkiller, Diprivan that killed the late singer, will be booked and have to face a criminal trial.
Michael Jackson's death to be treated as murder, says policeJuly 19th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's death is to be treated as a murder and would be investigated as such after an autopsy has shown that the King of Pop died from an overdose of heavy-duty painkiller Diprivan, police said. Police have told Jackson's family that they will press charges against one or more people within a few days and that there will be a criminal trial.
Was MJ's family crying over an empty coffin at his memorial?July 17th, 2009 NEW YORK - Michael Jackson's memorial service was a tear-filled affair for fans around the world, but speculations are rife that his family was actually crying over an empty coffin that day (July 7). There have been reports that the Late King of Pop's brain was not in the casket with his body, but now insiders have claimed that there was nothing inside the coffin.
Cops probing MJ's death launch murder probeJuly 11th, 2009 LONDON - The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has launched a murder investigation into King of Pop Michael Jackson's death, owing to the mysterious circumstances surrounding the case. Police chief William Bratton has revealed that the singer's medical records have been subpoenaed.
Jacko's kids quizzed about dad's behaviour towards themJuly 6th, 2009 London, July 6 (ANI): Michael Jackson's kids were reportedly quizzed by social services within hours of their dad's tragic death. The Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services launched the probe as they discovered the extent of the singer's addiction to prescription drugs.
Jackson's doctor denies giving potent painkillers before deathJune 29th, 2009 LONDON - Michael Jackson's personal doctor has denied that he gave a shot of potent painkiller Demerol before the star collapsed in his home. Dr. Conrad Murray was quizzed for three hours by the Los Angeles Police Department on June 27.
Newspaper report: Michael Jackson's cardiologist identifiedJune 26th, 2009 Michael Jackson's cardiologist identifiedLOS ANGELES — A newspaper reports the doctor whose car was towed from Michael Jackson's house is a cardiologist who practices in California, Nevada and Texas. A woman who answered the phone Friday at Dr.