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MICHAEL JACKSON’S DEATH INVESTIGATION

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There continue to be more questions than answers as we approach the one-month mark since the pop icon’s death. Since Michael Jackson’s autopsy reports are delayed, headlines go from those concerning Rupert Everett comments to the secret son of Michael Jackson.

In other news, the Los Angeles Times reported today a security breach involving staff members at the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Department. Six employees improperly viewed Michael Jackson’s death certificate hundreds of times in the two weeks immediately following the pop star’s death. Also, the Armstrong Medical Clinic, the clinic of Jackson’s personal cardiologist, Dr. Conrad Murray was raided yesterday. Dr. Murray has already been questioned twice by the Los Angeles Police Department and about three dozen officers participated on a search that ended up seizing a computer hard drive and more than 20 documents.

Two autopsy results are still pending and authorities are investigating several doctors and going after records that could shed light on Jackson’s death. Michael Jackson’s cause of death is still a mystery and the results of his autopsy probably won’t be known for another two weeks. Toxicology reports are going to become very important and results need to be interpreted in context of the artist medical history.

Jackson’s family members fear foul play whereas investigators are focusing on propofol (brand name Diprivan). Could propofol have played a role in Michael Jackson’s death? Are prescription drugs to blame or a mix of drugs? Did doctors play any role on Jackson’s death?

A psychiatric autopsy might also be performed. This type of study can provide clues about Jackson’s mental state prior to death.

Stay tuned, we will be posting updates.


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