Jackson’s Death Ruled a Homicide
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Michael Jackson‘s death has been ruled a homicide by the Los Angeles County coroner, according to law enforcement sources quoted by the Associated Press.
The homicide finding — meaning death at the hands of another — is only one of five rulings a coroner can make in a death investigation. Among the others: natural, suicide, accident, and “could not be determined.”
It makes it likely criminal charges will be brought against Conrad Murray, the physician who admitted he administered a powerful anesthetic propofol the morning he died. Detectives have been investigating whether Murray’s decision to administer Jackson propofol outside a hospital and as a sleep aid would be classified as negligence for an involuntary manslaughter charge.
The Jackson family released a statement Monday afternoon commending the work of authorities in the case. “The Jackson family has full confidence in the legal process, and commends the ongoing efforts of the L.A. County Coroner, the L.A. District Attorney and the L.A. Police Department,” the statement said. “The family looks forward to the day that justice can be served.”
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