California attorney general assisting in Michael Jackson drug investigation

August 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.

August 29th, 2009 Attorney general opens independent Jackson caseLOS ANGELES — California Attorney General Jerry Brown is opening an independent investigation of several doctors whose names have come up in connection with the probe into pop star Michael Jackson's death. Brown says in a statement Friday that his investigation comes at the request of the Los Angeles Police Department.

August 28th, 2009 "I had the drug that Michael (Jackson) had on tap at home... Taking that drug to sleep is like taking chemotherapy instead of shaving your head; it's a kicka** drug.

August 28th, 2009 "I had the drug that Michael (Jackson) had on tap at home... Taking that drug to sleep is like taking chemotherapy instead of shaving your head; it's a kicka** drug.

August 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.

August 21st, 2009 DEA raids Beverly Hills pharmacy in Jackson probeBEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Federal drug agents raided a Beverly Hills pharmacy Friday as part of the ongoing investigation into Michael Jackson's death.

August 14th, 2009 DR. CONRAD MURRAY was "not aware" of MICHAEL JACKSON's various health problems when he agreed to look after the King of Pop as he prepared for his comeback concerts, according to the medic's attorney. Police investigating Jackson's 25 June (09) death are considering charging Murray with manslaughter amid reports the personal physician injected the superstar with a deadly shot of powerful anaesthetic Propofol.

August 4th, 2009 Sources: Michael Douglas' son in NYC drug arrest NEW YORK — Law enforcement officials say the son of Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas has been arrested on a drug charge at an upscale New York City hotel. Two people familiar with the investigation say 30-year-old Cameron Douglas was arrested July 28 on a methamphetamine-dealing charge at the Hotel Gansevoort (GANZ'-uh-vawt) in Manhattan.

July 24th, 2009 LOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's personal doctor is the target of a manslaughter investigation into the singer's death. A search warrant filed in a Houston court Thursday allowed authorities to seek evidence of whether Dr.

July 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.

July 17th, 2009 Single drug a key to Jackson probeLOS ANGELES — With the investigation of Michael Jackson's death zeroing in on what drugs the pop singer took and who provided them, an upcoming toxicology report is key to whether anyone is criminally charged. It's already known propofol, a powerful anesthetic not meant for home use, was among the drugs found in Jackson's rented mansion.

July 10th, 2009 LAPD: Michael Jackson's drug history to be probedLOS ANGELES — Detectives investigating the death of Michael Jackson are looking at his prescription drug history and trying to talk with his numerous former doctors, the Los Angeles police chief said. Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, told ABC News in an interview that he believed "foul play" was involved in his son's death.

July 10th, 2009 NEW YORK - A top cop probing into Pop King Michael Jackson's death has revealed that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) has not ruled out homicide as yet, as investigators subpoenaed the singer's medical records. "Are we dealing with homicide? Are we dealing with an accidental overdose? What are we dealing with? So as we are standing here speaking, I can tell you, I don't have that information," the New York Daily News quoted Police Chief Bill Bratton as having said on CNN on Thursday night.

July 4th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Several narcotics found in late King of Pop Michael Jackson's rented home in Los Angeles included powerful sedative Propofol, also known as Diprivan, according to a law enforcement source. Propofol is administered intravenously.

July 3rd, 2009 Los Angeles police under scrutiny in Jackson deathLOS ANGELES — The investigation of Michael Jackson's death is widening as questions intensify about the drugs he took, the doctors who provided them and the actions of police. Why didn't police seal the mansion where he had been living? Why were moving vans seen at the home, and were any items removed before police wrapped up their search? Why didn't they get immediate search warrants? Why did they tow away a doctor's car right after the death but not declare the home a crime scene? Los Angeles police say proper procedures were followed based on the circumstances officers encountered when they were called to the home at 12:21 p.m.