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'Jackson's minders threatened doctor into giving him prescription drugs'.


Byline: ANI

Washington, July 14(ANI): A doctor has revealed that Michael Jackson's bodyguards had threatened him when he refused to give the singer prescription drugs prescription drug Prescription medication Pharmacology An FDA-approved drug which must, by federal law or regulation, be dispensed only pursuant to a prescription–eg, finished dose form and active ingredients subject to the provisos of the Federal Food, Drug,  at Las Vegas Las Vegas (läs vā`gəs), city (1990 pop. 258,295), seat of Clark co., S Nev.; inc. 1911. It is the largest city in Nevada and the center of one of the fastest-growing urban areas in the United States.  in 2003.

The unnamed physician claims to have visited the icon in his hotel suite after he was told that Jackson was suffering from cough and sore throat Sore Throat Definition

Sore throat, also called pharyngitis, is a painful inflammation of the mucous membranes lining the pharynx. It is a symptom of many conditions, but most often is associated with colds or influenza.
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"The whole thing was staged. It was all a lie. They just wanted drugs. They wanted me to call in all these pills under someone else's name," Contactmusic quoted him as telling Las Vegas Review Journal newspaper.

He described: "His minder started giving me a rough time. He was trying to intimidate me. I said, 'I can't do that,' and he replied, 'What do you mean, they always do that.' "

The doctor who spoke in condition of anonymity said that he first thought the episode to be a prank on him.

He said: "The handler came up to me and put a finger in my chest and said, 'You do that.'

"I was waiting for someone to jump out of bushes and say 'You've been punked!' I felt like I was on 'Candid Camera.' "

Now, the doctor believes that the King of Pop was suffering from autism autism (ô`tĭzəm), developmental disability resulting from a neurological disorder that affects the normal functioning of the brain. It is characterized by the abnormal development of communication skills, social skills, and reasoning. , which is a brain development disorder.

He said that the singer displayed "classic signs of autism", that include poor social interaction and communication, abnormal intensity or focus, severe insomnia insomnia, abnormal wakefulness or inability to sleep. The condition may result from illness or physical discomfort, or it may be caused by stimulants such as coffee or drugs. However, frequently some psychological factor, such as worry or tension, is the cause.  and unusual eating habits. (ANI)

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