Michael Jackson’s doctor charged with manslaughter investigation
Lawyer: Texas office of Michael Jackson’s doctor raided as part of ‘manslaughter’ probeLOS ANGELES — Police and federal drug agents investigating the death of pop star Michael Jackson have seized documents and computer records from his doctor’s clinic as they narrow their focus in what could become a criminal probe. Lawyer for Michael Jackson’s doctor says clinic raid a search for evidence of manslaughterHOUSTON — The Michael Jackson investigation took a stunning turn Wednesday as authorities raided the offices of the doctor who was with the pop star when he died and the physician’s lawyer said investigators appear to be building a manslaughter case. Manslaughter emerges as possible charge in death of Michael JacksonLOS 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. 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Coroner’s official says determining cause of Michael Jackson’s death requires further testsLOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County coroner’s spokesman Craig Harvey says determining the cause of Michael Jackson’s death will require further neuropathology and pulmonary tests that will take four to six weeks. Harvey says there were no signs of foul play or trauma to the body during the three-hour autopsy. He also says Jackson was taking some unspecified prescription medications. Police focus on medical treatment in Michael Jackson death amid world outpouring of griefLOS ANGELES — Police investigating Michael Jackson’s death looked into his medical treatment Friday, seeking to interview one of the pop king’s doctors and seizing a car that they said may contain drugs or other evidence. 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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. Conrad Murray committed manslaughter.
