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A woman driving this car abandoned it on the 405 after her passenger died, said authorities. (credit: CBS)

Driver Abandons Car After Her Passenger Dies Causing Traffic Mess On The 405

A driver abandoned her car Sunday afternoon — after her passenger died — causing a major traffic nightmare on the 405 in Sherman Oaks.

2013/05/19

Death Of LA Clippers Owner’s Son Ruled Accidental

The death of the son of Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling was ruled accidental, according to coroner’s investigators.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/22

Conrad Murray Appeal Claims Legal Errors In Michael Jackson Manslaughter Trial

Eighteen months after his involuntary manslaughter conviction, Michael Jackson’s doctor on Monday appealed his case, claiming there were multiple legal errors at his trial.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2013/04/22

Hsiu-Ying "Lisa" Tseng, shown here in an earlier court appearance, has been charged with second-degree murder in the deaths of three men in their 20s. (credit: CBS)

Rowland Heights Doctor Accused Of Murder Pleads Not Guilty

A Rowland Heights doctor accused in the prescription-drug-overdose deaths of three men pleaded not guilty on Friday.

2012/09/28

New Details Emerge In Sage Stallone’s Death

New details have emerged in the death of Sage Stallone suggesting use of pain killers following dental work may have led to an accidental overdose.

2012/07/18

Rowland Heights Doctor Ordered To Stand Trial On Murder Charges

Hsiu-Ying “Lisa” Tseng was ordered Tuesday to stand trial on murder and other charges after asking a judge to dismiss all charges against her.

2012/06/26

Family Of Girl Who Died At LA Rave Settle Suit For $190K

The family of a 15-year-old girl who died of an ecstasy overdose at a rave at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will receive a $190,000 lawsuit settlement.

2012/06/02

Hearing Delayed For SoCal Doctor Accused In Prescription Drug Overdose Deaths

Prosecutors will begin presenting evidence next week in the case against a Southern California doctor accused of second-degree murder in the prescription drug overdose deaths of three patients.

2012/06/01

Undated file photo of actress Marilyn Monroe a few weeks before she died on August 5, 1962. (credit: STR/AFP/Getty Images)

New Allegations Emerge About Marilyn Monroe’s Final Hours

Fifty years after Marilyn Monroe’s death, questions still remain. Did Monroe take her own life or did someone take it for her?

2012/05/11

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Ventura Police Investigate 3rd Drug Overdose Death In 2 Days

Ventura Police are investigating the third death in two days related to overdoses of opiate drugs combined with alcohol, according to authorities.

2012/03/04

Hsiu-Ying “Lisa” Tseng, 42, was arrested in March by state Medical Board investigators. (credit: LA Times)

Rowland Heights Doctor Charged With Murder After Patients Overdose On Prescription Drugs

A Rowland Heights doctor has been charged with second-degree murder after three of her patients died from prescription drug overdoses.

2012/03/01

Tests Confirm Thousand Oaks High School Quarterback Died From Heroin Overdose

Test results show the 18-year-old son of a former NFL quarterback died from a heroin overdose.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/12/23

Paul Curry (courtesy Orange County District Attorney's office)

Prosecutor: Man Gave OC Wife Lethal Nicotine Dose For Insurance Payout

A man accused of poisoning his wife to death with nicotine 17 years ago will face a trial in Orange County.

KNX 1070 NEWSRADIO–2011/11/10

Conrad Murray Housed In Jail Medical Ward For Protection

Dr. Conrad Murray was being housed today in a medical section of the Twin Towers Correctional Facility, where he was being kept away from the general jail population for his own safety, the Sheriff’s Department reported.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/11/07

Murray Defense Key Witness Threatened With Contempt of Court

Defense attorneys for Dr. Conrad Murray could wrap up their case as early as Monday. Murray is accused of involuntary manslaughter in the 2009 death of Michael Jackson, who overdosed on the anesthetic propofol.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2011/10/31