Coroner: Release of Michael Jackson autopsy results delayed

August 29th, 2009 Lawyers representing MICHAEL JACKSON's doctor have requested a copy of his autopsy results, just hours after a coroner ruled the superstar's death was a homicide. Los Angeles County Coroner's Office announced on Friday (28Aug09) that Jackson was killed by the cocktail of drugs administered to him in the hours before his death.

August 28th, 2009 Coroner rules Michael Jackson death a homicideLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County coroner says Michael Jackson's death was a homicide primarily caused by two drugs. In a statement released Friday, the coroner said the cause of death was acute intoxication from the anesthetic propofol.

August 7th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON had a lethal amount of powerful anaesthetic Propofol in his system when he died, according to leaked autopsy results. The Thriller hitmaker suffered a fatal cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home on 25 June (09).

July 31st, 2009 LONDON - King of Pop Michael Jackson's autopsy report has been delayed until next week, after an initial two-week hold-up. The toxicology reports, carried out on the 'Thriller' hitmaker's body during a post-mortem on June 26, were expected to be released until July 31.

July 31st, 2009 Coroner again delays release of Jackson autopsyLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles coroner's office has indefinitely delayed releasing the results of Michael Jackson's autopsy. Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said Thursday the release was postponed following a meeting with investigators from the Los Angeles Police Department and the district attorney's office.

July 18th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - The coroner's report into the death of Michael Jackson has been delayed for another two weeks as speculation continues to swirl about the cause of the megastar's June 25 death, the Los Angeles County coroner's office said Friday. Prior to the announcement, the coroner had been expected to issue the report at the beginning of next week.

July 17th, 2009 Coroner: Jackson autopsy results in 2 weeksLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles County coroner's office says it will take longer than first expected to complete Michael Jackson's full autopsy report. The office previously expected to wrap up the report late this week or early next week.

July 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The result of Michael Jackson's full autopsy report has been delayed; it is expected to be out in another two weeks. The Los Angeles County coroner's office said that it would take a little longer than first expected to complete the report, the China Daily reports.

July 14th, 2009 Michael Jackson toxicology reports expected soonLOS ANGELES — A Los Angeles coroner's official says toxicology reports that may determine the cause of Michael Jackson's death could be completed this week. Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter said Monday that some results from tests to determine what substances Jackson had in his body when he died are in.

June 30th, 2009 Coroner's official returns to Jackson homeLOS ANGELES — An official of the Los Angeles County coroner's office has gone inside the rented mansion where pop superstar Michael Jackson was fatally stricken last week. Assistant Chief Coroner Ed Winter was seen entering the estate in Holmby Hills at midday Monday, accompanied by several other people including a photographer.

June 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - The coroner who examined Michael Jackson's body has rubbished a leaked autopsy report, claiming it is "false". British tabloids had revealed details allegedly taken from an autopsy report conducted after the King of Pop's tragic death.

June 29th, 2009 Jackson funeral plan still being consideredLOS ANGELES — Michael Jackson's father, Joe, says planning for the pop star's funeral is awaiting results of a second autopsy. Joe Jackson told reporters outside the family's Los Angeles compound at midday Monday that the second autopsy is under way, but he expects results soon.

June 29th, 2009 Coroner's official return to Jackson homeLOS ANGELES — An official of the Los Angeles County coroner's office has gone inside the rented mansion where pop superstar Michael Jackson was fatally stricken last week. Chief Investigator Craig Harvey was seen entering the estate in Holmby Hills at midday Monday, accompanied by several other people including a photographer.

June 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late singer Michael Jackson's final autopsy reports are likely to take up to six weeks, according to the chief coroner investigating his death. The cops have seized vials of prescription drugs from the King Of Pop's rented house in Los Angeles as part of their ongoing investigation.

June 26th, 2009 LOS ANGELES - An autopsy and toxicology tests started Friday on pop star Michael Jackson, but the exact cause of his death may not be determined for six to eight weeks, the Los Angeles County coroner's office said. "The likelihood is very slim that we will have any results to release today because of the extensive tests that we're going to be performing," said Ed Winter, assistant chief coroner.