FBI Probe Into the Death of Jim Irsay

The Indianapolis Colts have officially confirmed that the FBI is conducting a criminal probe into the passing of the team’s former owner, Jim Irsay. Federal authorities are specifically scrutinizing the actions of a California-based doctor who allegedly provided the billionaire with controlled substances like ketamine and pain medication shortly before he died. Although Irsay’s official cause of death was cited as cardiac arrest, investigators are seeking records to determine if his long-standing history of substance abuse played a role. The investigation involves a grand jury subpoena issued in Los Angeles to examine the relationship between the owner and his addiction specialist. While the team acknowledges the inquiry, they maintain that the organization has not yet been directly contacted or subpoenaed by federal agents. In the wake of his death, Irsay's three daughters have taken over the leadership and ownership of the franchise.