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Powerful Sedative Diprivan Found In Jackson's Home

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Michael Jackson prepares to enter the Santa Barbara County Superior Court to hear the verdict read in his child molestation case June 13, 2005, in Santa Maria, Calif.
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UpdatedThe powerful sedative Diprivan was found in Michael Jackson's home, a law enforcement official said Friday. Diprivan is an anesthetic widely used in operating rooms to induce unconsciousness. Also known as Propofol, it's administered intravenously and is very unusual to have in a private home.

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