AP Source: Coroner rules Jackson's death homicide

Monday, August 24, 2009 | 6:52 p.m. CDT

LOS ANGELES  — The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson's death a homicide and a combination of drugs was the cause, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press, a finding that makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died.

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