Posted Oct 15th 2009 12:12PM by TMZ Staff
We just got hold of the second Billy Mays autopsy report -- and it underscores how cocaine may have played less of a factor than first thought.
According to the full report, "there is no evidence that Mr. Mays' death was related to acute cocaine intoxication .... rather, the use of cocaine by Mr. Mays appears to have occurred at a remote time several days before his death."
The report also states there was no proof that Billy was a "chronic" cocaine user -- and only chronic cocaine use would have contributed to his cause of death ... occasional use would not.
The second medical examiner also claims there was no evidence that Billy "abused" prescription drugs -- as the levels in his system matched the amount he was prescribed to take.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Billy Mays, Exclusives
Tags: as seen on tv, AsSeenOnTv, billy mays, BillyMays, cocaine, drug overdose, DrugOverdose
Posted Aug 7th 2009 9:48AM by TMZ Staff
It looks like the insurance policy taken out on Michael Jackson to cover tens of millions of dollars in losses in the event of the singer's death may be a bust.
The Lloyd's of London policy -- taken out by AEG in case Jackson didn't perform his London concerts -- did not cover death related to illegal drug use. According to the policy, obtained by the L.A. Times, "This insurance does not cover any loss directly or indirectly arising out of, contributed, to, by or resulting from ... the illegal possession or illicit taking of drugs and their effects."
As we first reported, authorities believe the powerful anesthetic Propofol caused Michael Jackson's death. Although the drug is legal, it should never be administered at someone's home, according to all the medical professionals with whom we've spoken. That could constitute an "illicit" use and, depending on how the prescription was written, an illegal use as well.
And, according to the Times, the policy only covered losses as the result of an accident. The only way the policy would have covered death is if a second physical had been performed on Jackson -- and it wasn't. And, even if a second physical was performed, it almost certainly would not cover the circumstances surrounding Jackson's death.
The policy covered $17.5 million. AEG reportedly claims it's in the hole $30 mil.
UPDATE: Sources familiar with the insurance policy tell us ... if proceeds are recovered they would all go directly to Jackson's estate. We're told Katherine was given a copy of the policy yesterday.
We're also told the physical performed on Michael back in early February in connection with the policy was hand-picked by the insurance company -- not AEG. Our sources say the 4-hour exam -- which was performed in L.A. by Dr. David Slavit -- included blood work. The policy was issued in mid-April.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: aeg, death, drug overdose, DrugOverdose, insurance policy, InsurancePolicy, life insurance, LifeInsurance, lloyds of london, LloydsOfLondon, Michael jackson, MichaelJackson, propofol
Posted Jun 29th 2009 2:26PM by TMZ Staff
Sources tell TMZ it increasingly looks like Michael Jackson died from a drug overdose.
We've already reported that Jackson got a Demerol injection the morning he died. We're told more than one drug may be involved.
The LAPD is still conducting an active investigation.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: demerol, drug overdose, DrugOverdose, michael jackson, MichaelJackson
