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Breitbart Autopsy Results 'Deferred' Pending Toxicology Tests

LOS ANGELES (CBS) — The Los Angeles County Coroner's office has made an announcement regarding an autopsy on conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart.

The statement read as follows, "The examination took place, today, 03/02/2012. The final cause of death has been "Deferred" pending the receipt of toxicological and microscopic studies. It is anticipated that these test results should be available in 4 to 6 weeks. Once the results have been received and evaluated, a final cause of death will be entered for Mr. Breitbart.

No further information or reports will be available until the final cause of death is established."

The statement was issued by Craig R. Harvey, Chief Coroner Investigator & Chief of Operations.

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