Jackson dad: 'I still believe it was foul play'

Joe Jackson has repeated his claim that "foul play" could have been responsible for the death of his son Michael last month.

An autopsy completed on the 'Thriller' star, who passed away on June 25, failed to determine a cause of death and the coroner's office is currently awaiting the results of toxicology tests.

Speaking to ABC News, his dad said: "I just couldn't believe what was happening to Michael. I do believe it was foul play. I do believe that. Yes."

The 79-year-old, who previously voiced concerns over his son's death, went on to say that a private autopsy requested by the family had failed to establish any answers yet.

He also claimed that he is still hoping to be involved in raising the popstar's three children.

An LAPD Chief confirmed that his office is "still awaiting corroboration from the coroner's office as to the cause of death", telling CNN: "That is going to be very dependent on the toxicology reports that are due to come back.

"And based on those, we will have an idea of what it is we are dealing with. Are we dealing with a homicide or are we dealing with accidental overdose?"

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