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AP Source: Coroner rules Jackson's death homicide
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press, a finding that makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died.
The coroner determined a fatal combination of drugs was given to Jackson hours before he died June 25 in his rented Los Angeles mansion, according to the official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the findings have not been publicly released. Forensic tests found the powerful anesthetic propofol acted together with at least two sedatives to cause Jackson's death, the official said.
Aug 24, 2009 - 5:22:57 PM
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Coroner says Michael Jackson died from lethal dose of propofol
HOUSTON (Reuters) - Pop star Michael Jackson's death was caused by lethal levels of the powerful anesthetic propofol, according to findings by the Los Angeles chief medical examiner unsealed in court documents in Houston on Monday.
Jackson suffered cardiac arrest and died on June 25 at age 50. Since then, police have probed his death in an investigation that appears focused on the use of prescription drugs and the role of doctors who treated him, including his personal doctor, Conrad Murray.
Aug 24, 2009 - 5:19:12 PM
Entertainment
Lengthy to-do-list for Michael Jackson hearing
LOS ANGELES – Administrators of Michael Jackson's estate have received his life insurance proceeds, according to court filings.
Money designated for the King of Pop's three children has been received by a trust being handled by special administrators of the estate, according to the filings.
The records, filed Friday, are redacted and don't indicate how much the policy paid out. They are meant to augment a petition to give the children a monthly stipend. Another filing indicates that Jackson's mother, Katherine Jackson,
Aug 4, 2009 - 1:29:50 PM
Entertainment
Jackson honoured at awards held in Austrian nuclear plant
VIENNA (AFP) – Stars gathered at a mothballed nuclear plant in northern Austria Friday evening for the "Save the World Awards," paying a special tribute to the late Michael Jackson.
The open-air event, honouring organisations and people "working toward a sustainable and liveable future for our planet and its people," was hosted by actress Andie MacDowell.
Awards were to be given out in such categories as climate, tolerance, education, and hunger and poverty.
Entertainers and athletes including former US sprinter Carl Lewis and Nobel peace laureate Betty Williams mubbed shoulders with charity workers.
The event was held under the slogan "Heal the World," after the title of one of Jackson's hit songs.
Jul 24, 2009 - 6:04:06 PM
Entertainment
Was Wall Street Star-struck by Michael Jackson?
Music lovers weren’t the only ones drawn to Michael Jackson. Wooed by his global fame and earning power, a bevy of financial firms ponied up tens of millions to finance the singer’s deluxe lifestyle and kick-start his troubled career.
Now they’re in line with other creditors and business partners awaiting word on the state of Michael Jackson’s tangled financial empire. Financial firms including Colony Capital, the Fortress Investment Group and Barclays Bank poured tens of millions into the singer over the years. The cash allowed Mr. Jackson, a notorious binge spender, to maintain a lavish lifestyle befitting a global pop star.
Jul 20, 2009 - 1:25:21 PM
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