Family questions for Jackson's doctor
Updated on 27 June 2009
Michael Jackson's body is returned to his family, but they have a long list of questions for the doctor who was with the star when he went into cardiac arrest. Sarah Smith reports.
There may yet be another autopsy performed before Michael Jackson's funeral according to the Reverend Jesse Jackson who has visited the family. They are gathering at their compound in Los Angeles to make plans for the funeral.
The civil rights campaigner and politician said they had many questions for the doctor who was with the star when he went into cardiac arrest, including what drugs he was given, how much, and what did the doctor do.
The police are also planning to ask the physician a number of questions and are searching his car for any possible evidence.
Earlier, coroner's officials say there were no signs of trauma or foul play, although full toxicology tests could take several weeks. With the investigation now focused on Jackson's use of prescription drugs - police have now contacted his personal doctor and are searching his car for any possible evidence. Over now to our correspondent Sarah Smith is in Los Angeles
Earlier, coroner's officials said the post mortem on Michael Jackson's body did not reveal any signs of trauma or foul play, but full toxicology tests could take several weeks.
Craig Harvey, operations chief of the Los Angeles County Coroner's office, said the post mortem examination took about three hours. He added that he could not comment on any specific drugs which Jackson may have been prescribed, but added: "We know he was taking some prescription medications."
Jackson's body was taken to a mortuary late on Friday night at the request of his family.
Krishnan Guru-Murthy talks to a man who knew Michael Jackson better than most, the lawyer Thomas Mesereau.
Mr Mesereau successfully defended Jackson in his 2005 child abuse trial and was at his side for five months, including the day the star arrived at court in pyjamas.
