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Michael Jackson's death ruled a homicide

Los Angeles County coroner releases statement

Michael Jackson died on 25 June

Michael Jackson’s death has officially been ruled a homicide.

The Los Angeles County coroner has released a statement confirming the singer was poisoned by an overdose of a powerful surgical anaesthetic.

‘The drugs propofol and lorazepam were found to be the primary drugs responsible for Mr Jackson’s death,’ reads the statement.

‘Other drugs detected were: midazolam, diazepam, lidocaine and ephedrine.’

In the States, homicide can refer to murder or to negligent or accidental manslaughter - it does not always lead to criminal charges.

The full autopsy report will not be made public at the request of the LAPD. 

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