Michael Jackson's death 'homicide'

Michael Jackson's death has been ruled a homicide from an overdose of the anesthetic propofol and other drugs, the Los Angeles country coroner has said.

• In a statement released on Friday, the coroner said that the superstar had a lethal cocktail of six different drugs in his body when he died.
• Propofol and the sedative lorazepam were the primary drugs responsible for Jackson’s June 25 death at the age of 50, the statement said.
• Other drugs found in the singer’s body were midazolam, diazepam, lidocaine and ephedrine, it added.
• The coroner said the complete toxicology report remained sealed at the request of the Los Angeles police and the Los Angeles county district attorney.
• The Los Angeles police department said its investigation was continuing but that police were referring the case to prosecutors for possible criminal charges.
• Propofol is a powerful anesthetic used to induce unconsciousness in patients undergoing major surgery in hospital.
• Medical professionals say it should never be used by private individuals at home.
• Jackson is to be buried at a cemetery in Glendale, California, on September 3.