Feds Officially Close Heath Ledger Investigation
People - 6th Aug 2008
Mary-Kate Olsen: The U.S. Attorney's Office closed its investigation into
Heath Ledger's accidental overdose death and will not enforce a subpoena against
Mary-Kate Olsen, a law-enforcement source tells PEOPLE.
The probe was closed without any charges being filed.
Olsen, 22, was subpoenaed by a federal grand jury on April 23, but her attorney had been in negotiations with federal authorities since then, the source says.
Olsen had wanted immunity before testifying.
Olsen's attorney released a statement saying the actress "had nothing to do" with
Ledger's drugs and had already provided "relevant information" to investigators.
The U.S. Attorney's Office and
Olsen's rep both declined to comment.
Ledger, 28, was found dead in his Soho apartment on Jan. 22, and the coroner determined the actor died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs for pain, anxiety and sleep.
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Tonight I will be on The Late show with David Letterman talking about The Wackness, Influence and so much more!Be sure to tune in!
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Ashley and I very excited about our new book, Influence, scheduled to release this Fall. We have been working diligently over the past year and just this week, finished the book and sent it to print. We are thrilled with the outcome and can't wait to share it with you!
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