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Jackson 'had lethal drug levels' Jackson 'had lethal drug levels'
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Pop star Michael Jackson had lethal levels of the powerful anaesthetic propofol in his body when he died, coroner's office documents show.Pop star Michael Jackson had lethal levels of the powerful anaesthetic propofol in his body when he died, coroner's office documents show.
The findings were contained in a previously sealed search warrant which has been made public in Houston.The findings were contained in a previously sealed search warrant which has been made public in Houston.
The singer died on 25 June at the age of 50 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles.The singer died on 25 June at the age of 50 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles.
Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray has been interviewed twice by police but has not been named as an official suspect.Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray has been interviewed twice by police but has not been named as an official suspect.
PROPOFOL A powerful anaesthetic usually used before and during surgeryCan also be used in small doses to reduce stress or anxietyProduced as a white, opaque fluid and administered intravenouslyMarketed under the trade name DiprivanPROPOFOL A powerful anaesthetic usually used before and during surgeryCan also be used in small doses to reduce stress or anxietyProduced as a white, opaque fluid and administered intravenouslyMarketed under the trade name Diprivan
Details of the LA county coroners' findings were revealed when a search warrant affidavit was made public in Houston, Texas, where Dr Murray has offices.Details of the LA county coroners' findings were revealed when a search warrant affidavit was made public in Houston, Texas, where Dr Murray has offices.
Dr Murray's offices were raided last month as part of the police investigation into the singer's death.Dr Murray's offices were raided last month as part of the police investigation into the singer's death.
Investigators are trying to establish if there is a case for manslaughter, based on medical negligence, the BBC's Rajesh Mirchandani in Los Angeles says.Investigators are trying to establish if there is a case for manslaughter, based on medical negligence, the BBC's Rajesh Mirchandani in Los Angeles says.
The coroner's office has not published its findings regarding the singer's death.The coroner's office has not published its findings regarding the singer's death.
It has also declined to comment on a report from the Associated Press news agency that an unnamed police source says the coroner has ruled Jackson's death was a homicide.It has also declined to comment on a report from the Associated Press news agency that an unnamed police source says the coroner has ruled Jackson's death was a homicide.
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According to the affidavit, the LA chief coroner "had reviewed the preliminary toxicology results and his preliminary assessment of Jackson's cause of death was due to lethal levels of propofol".According to the affidavit, the LA chief coroner "had reviewed the preliminary toxicology results and his preliminary assessment of Jackson's cause of death was due to lethal levels of propofol".
Jackson 'had lethal drug levels' Kimi Yoshino of the LA Times on the search warrant findings
The documents go on to say that Dr Murray told police he had been giving Jackson propofol as part of his treatment for insomnia.The documents go on to say that Dr Murray told police he had been giving Jackson propofol as part of his treatment for insomnia.
But, he said he had been concerned Jackson was becoming addicted to the drug and had been trying to wean him off, using alternative drugs.But, he said he had been concerned Jackson was becoming addicted to the drug and had been trying to wean him off, using alternative drugs.
But, on the morning of the singer's death, Dr Murray is reported to have relented and given Jackson a lower dosage of propofol after a number of other drugs had not worked.But, on the morning of the singer's death, Dr Murray is reported to have relented and given Jackson a lower dosage of propofol after a number of other drugs had not worked.
He left the star alone to make some telephone calls and when he returned Jackson was not breathing, the LA Times reports.He left the star alone to make some telephone calls and when he returned Jackson was not breathing, the LA Times reports.
Dr Murray is known to have performed CPR on his patient while the paramedics were called, but Jackson was declared dead when he arrived at hospital.Dr Murray is known to have performed CPR on his patient while the paramedics were called, but Jackson was declared dead when he arrived at hospital.
Dr Conrad Murray was Michael Jackson's personal physicianDr Conrad Murray was Michael Jackson's personal physician
Bottles of propofol found in Jackson's house show it had been prescribed by several doctors, not just Conrad Murray, but he remains at the centre of the inquiry, our correspondent adds.Bottles of propofol found in Jackson's house show it had been prescribed by several doctors, not just Conrad Murray, but he remains at the centre of the inquiry, our correspondent adds.
Earlier this month, Dr Murray - who was employed as Michael Jackson's personal physician for a series of concerts in London scheduled for July - posted a video message of YouTube to thank his supporters.Earlier this month, Dr Murray - who was employed as Michael Jackson's personal physician for a series of concerts in London scheduled for July - posted a video message of YouTube to thank his supporters.
"I told the truth and I have faith the truth will prevail," he said in the short one-minute clip."I told the truth and I have faith the truth will prevail," he said in the short one-minute clip.