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Posted: Friday, 26 June 2009 11:26AM

Jackson Family Friend, Former Atty. Blames Prescription Meds



NEW YORK (AP)  -- The answer to what caused the death of Michael Jackson could come as early as today, when an autopsy is performed. But officials say it might not come for weeks, after toxicology tests are complete.

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One of the things the experts will try to determine is whether whether prescription drugs played a role.
   
A family friend and former Jackson attorney says he was concerned about Jackson's use of painkillers. Brian Oxman tells NBC's "Today'' show that he warned Jackson's family about possible abuse.
   
Oxman says he doesn't know what killed the singer, but he says, "I feared this day.''
   
Jackson was pronounced dead at UCLA Medical Center after being stricken yesterday at his rented home in Los Angeles.
   
His brother Jermaine said it's believed that Jackson suffered cardiac arrest, which can occur after a heart attack or be caused by other heart problems.

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