Federal Drug Agents Asked to Join Michael Jackson Death Probe - ABC NewsFederal drug agents have been asked to join the investigation into Michael Jackson's death, ABC News has learned. Until now, the probe into the pop star's death has been managed by the LAPD alone.
The Drug Enforcement Administration's diversion division, which looks into issues of doctor shopping, over shopping, and pill mills, and has regulatory authority over prescription drugs, is now involved with the investigation of Michael Jackson's death, two separate sources tell ABC News.(ABC News Photo Illustration)
More PhotosThe Drug Enforcement Administration's diversion division, which looks into issues of doctor shopping, over shopping, and pill mills, and has regulatory authority over prescription drugs, is now involved with the investigation, two separate sources tell ABC News. Further details are expected to emerge.
The DEA issued an official statement on the investigation that shed little light onto any role they might play in assisting the LAPD.
"We routinely offer assistance to any agency regarding the Federal Controlled Substance act, however at this time we have nothing further to comment about the death of Michael Jackson," the statement said.
A number of prescriptions were found in the Jackson residence, ABC News has learned, that are part of the LAPD probe.
