California attorney general opens independent Michael Jackson investigation involving doctors

September 15th, 2009 LONDON - A video showing Michael Jackson talking about his addiction to prescription drugs has surfaced. The recording apparently shows the King of Pop being quizzed by an attorney over a lawsuit involving his ex-manager Dieter Wiesner, who alleged fraud and breach of contract in a 45 million pound civil case.

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....

August 30th, 2009 KOCHI - Thousands of fans in Kerala on Saturday paid tribute to 'king of pop' Michael Jackson on his 51st birthday. Leading singers and choreographers gathered at Darbar Hall ground where a huge LCD screen was erected showing the videos of Jackson.

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 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.

August 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Michael Jackson's personal physician faced financial worries when he was roped in to look after the late star. Dr Conrad Murray, who was allegedly on a pay-roll of 150,000 dollar a month, was said to be in debt at least 780,000 dollars in judgments against him and his medical practice, outstanding mortgage payments on his house, delinquent student loans, child support and credit cards.

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 23rd, 2009 In Jackson case, what constitutes manslaughter?LOS ANGELES — If Michael Jackson's death turns into a manslaughter case, prosecutors would have to show that his doctor acted in a negligent or reckless fashion in causing the pop star's death. The possibility of such a charge emerged Wednesday after authorities served a search warrant at the Houston offices of Dr.

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 LOS ANGELES - Michael Jackson's father alleged Friday that "foul play" led to his son's death. Joe Jackson's comments to ABC News came amid growing indications that the criminal abuse of prescription drugs killed Jackson, and as celebrity website tmz.com reported that at least two of Jackson's doctors were not cooperating with the coroner's request for the pop icon's medical records.

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.

July 3rd, 2009 Calif. attorney general joins Jackson probeSACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Jerry Brown says his office is helping Los Angeles police investigate the possible involvement of prescription drugs in Michael Jackson's death. The Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement is searching the state database that tracks doctors who prescribe controlled substances.

June 27th, 2009 Rev. Jesse Jackson says family wants 2nd autopsyLOS ANGELES — The Rev. Jesse Jackson says Michael Jackson's family wants an independent autopsy following the pop star's sudden death at age 50.

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