According to the Coroner, Michael Jackson's death was caused primarily by propofol (a powerful anesthetic) in combination with a sedative known as Lorazepam (Ativan), and is being recorded as a homicide.
Some are speculating that the findings that Jackson died due to "acute propofol intoxication" increase the likelihood of criminal charges behing filed against the administering physician.
Curiously, the full autopsy was not released.
In response to queries from the media, the Crononer's office disclosed that there was a security hold on the documents, per the request of Los Angeles authorities in charge of the ongoing investigation into the Pop Icon's mysterious death in June.
The spotlight is now focusing on Dr. Conrad Murray - Jackson's personal physician - who administered the drugs that fateful day.
Investigators obtained office records by way of warrant and are now seeking to determine how Murray procurred the potent drug - the use of which - is normally limited to hospital settiings where strict procedures are followed to prevent mishap.
Dr. Murry has declined interviews pending the outcome of the investigation, according to sources.
However, when captured on-camera weeks ago in an impromptu interview, Murray adamantly noted for the record that he told the truth.
"I have faith that the truth will prevail," he added solemnly.
Edward Chernoff, Murray's lawyer, asserted that his client was innocent of any wrongdoing.
"Nothing that Murray gave Jackson "should have" killed him," he insisted.
Meanwhile, on the heels of the news that the Jackson death was being labelled a homicide, it was announced that California State Attorney General - Jerry Brown - gave the nod to an independent probe to investigate a handful of physician's on Jackson's payroll in recent months.
The LAPD confirmed that their investigation was not complete yet - but hinted that their findings to date - warranted the case be presented to the Los Angeles Country District Attorney's office for filing consideration.
At that juncture, the District Attorney will review the factual evidence and determine if criminal charges should go forward.
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Dr. Murray responsible for King of Pop's death?
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