Powerful sedative found in Jackson’s home; LA officials plan for huge memorial crowd downtown

LOS ANGELES – Questions about Michael Jackson’s use of prescription drugs are intensifying after a powerful sedative was found inside his home. The drug Diprivan, an anesthetic widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness, was found in Jackson’s residence, a law enforcement official said Friday. Also known as Propofol, it’s given intravenously and is very unusual to have in a private home. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the person was not authorized to comment about the matter. A Los Angeles Police spokesman, Lt. John Romero, declined to discuss the case. "It’s an ongoing investigation," he said. The cause of Jackson’s death has not been…

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