By Steve Neavling
ticklethewire.com
The DEA and other federal authorities are investigating the death of pop superstar Prince.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office said Wednesday that it and the DEA would help with the local investigation of the April 21 death, Time reports.
“The U.S. Attorney’s Office and DEA are joining the Carver County Sheriff’s investigation. The DEA and U.S. Attorney’s Office are able to augment this local investigation with federal resources and expertise about prescription drug diversion. While this remains an ongoing investigation, we will have no further comment.”
Reports have suggested that Prince was in possession of painkillers, but it wasn’t confirmed whether the medication was a factor in his death.
