FBI Investigation into Jim Irsay's Death Raises Questions Over Doctor-Patient Relationship
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly investigating the death of billionaire Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, who passed away last May at the age of 65. According to a grand jury subpoena cited by the Washington Post, investigators are examining Irsay's drug use and his relationship with Dr. Harry Haroutunian, a California-based addiction doctor.
The investigation focuses on the alleged prescription of opioids and ketamine to Irsay, who had struggled with addiction in the past, including a 2014 arrest for drunk driving and drug possession. In the months leading up to his death, reports surfaced that Irsay had relapsed multiple times and overdosed several times in the last five years.
Irsay's family initially stated that he died "peacefully in his sleep," but subsequent reports suggest otherwise. The Washington Post reported that Irsay had been treating with Haroutunian for months before his death, raising questions over whether the doctor's actions may have contributed to his passing.
As part of the investigation, the FBI is also looking into Irsay's "relationship" with Dr. Harry Haroutunian. The relationship has raised eyebrows, given the scope of Irsay's addiction struggles and the high-stakes nature of professional sports team ownership.
Despite the concerns surrounding Irsay's death, his family and the Colts organization have remained tight-lipped about the investigation. A spokesperson for the team told the Post that subpoenas were not issued "to me, the Colts or any of our current employees," while a representative for Irsay's family declined to comment.
Dr. Haroutunian's office also did not respond to requests for comment from Forbes.
Irsay's death has left the sports world reeling, particularly given his family's involvement in the NFL. His daughters, who inherited the team, are both billionaires in their own right, with estimates suggesting that they each have a net worth of over $1 billion.
The investigation into Irsay's death raises questions about the responsibilities and ethics of doctors treating high-profile patients. As the probe continues, it remains to be seen whether Dr. Haroutunian will face any consequences for his alleged actions.
Irsay's legacy is also being scrutinized in light of his struggles with addiction. Before his death, he was an outspoken advocate for addressing mental health crisis in Indiana and launched a nonprofit organization aimed at providing resources for people struggling with substance abuse and addiction.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is reportedly investigating the death of billionaire Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, who passed away last May at the age of 65. According to a grand jury subpoena cited by the Washington Post, investigators are examining Irsay's drug use and his relationship with Dr. Harry Haroutunian, a California-based addiction doctor.
The investigation focuses on the alleged prescription of opioids and ketamine to Irsay, who had struggled with addiction in the past, including a 2014 arrest for drunk driving and drug possession. In the months leading up to his death, reports surfaced that Irsay had relapsed multiple times and overdosed several times in the last five years.
Irsay's family initially stated that he died "peacefully in his sleep," but subsequent reports suggest otherwise. The Washington Post reported that Irsay had been treating with Haroutunian for months before his death, raising questions over whether the doctor's actions may have contributed to his passing.
As part of the investigation, the FBI is also looking into Irsay's "relationship" with Dr. Harry Haroutunian. The relationship has raised eyebrows, given the scope of Irsay's addiction struggles and the high-stakes nature of professional sports team ownership.
Despite the concerns surrounding Irsay's death, his family and the Colts organization have remained tight-lipped about the investigation. A spokesperson for the team told the Post that subpoenas were not issued "to me, the Colts or any of our current employees," while a representative for Irsay's family declined to comment.
Dr. Haroutunian's office also did not respond to requests for comment from Forbes.
Irsay's death has left the sports world reeling, particularly given his family's involvement in the NFL. His daughters, who inherited the team, are both billionaires in their own right, with estimates suggesting that they each have a net worth of over $1 billion.
The investigation into Irsay's death raises questions about the responsibilities and ethics of doctors treating high-profile patients. As the probe continues, it remains to be seen whether Dr. Haroutunian will face any consequences for his alleged actions.
Irsay's legacy is also being scrutinized in light of his struggles with addiction. Before his death, he was an outspoken advocate for addressing mental health crisis in Indiana and launched a nonprofit organization aimed at providing resources for people struggling with substance abuse and addiction.
Just kidding! But seriously, the fact that his family is being super tight-lipped about the investigation is pretty shady. And what's up with this doc, Dr. Haroutunian? Did he get a sweet deal from Irsay or something? 
It's like, if I was in his shoes, I'd want to know more about how he was treating my uncle... err, I mean, the former owner of the Colts.
The more I think about it, the more I want to know... and the fact that his family is staying mum isn't helping.
. And let's not forget, Irsay was an outspoken advocate for addressing addiction issues... now that he's gone, does anyone really care about holding people like Dr. Haroutunian accountable? 
The investigation is just a Band-Aid on a much deeper issue of unequal access to healthcare and the influence it wields over lives 
i mean, dr haroutunian's been working with irsay for months before he passed away? that's some weird timing if u ask me 
and what really gets me is how his family is handling it all... total silence 
i'm not saying they're hiding anything, but something doesn't add up. maybe we'll get to the bottom of this eventually 
. And now they're saying the FBI is investigating their "relationship" ? 
What exactly are they looking into? Was it just a friendly doctor-patient relationship or was there something more going on? 
It feels like they want to know if Dr. Haroutunian enabled Jim's addiction problems and that's a big deal 
and now there's all this speculation about dr haroutunian's role in it... but let's not forget irsay's legacy is still out there 
doing good work & helping ppl struggling with addiction... we should be lifting each other up, not tearing each other down 
I mean we all know how bad the NFL has it's head in the sand when it comes to player safety but this is on a WHOLE different level... what if Dr Haroutunian was profiting off Irsay's addiction? That would be some shady stuff 
... at the same time, it's really concerning if Dr Haroutunian was prescribing meds like that. Like, we gotta make sure our doctors are keeping it real with their high-profile patients, you know? 
. I mean, you've got this billionaire owner of a sports team dying under questionable circumstances, and now the FBI's investigating his doctor-patient relationship? It's like they're trying to cover something up 
. This whole thing just doesn't add up 
. And what about all those times Irsay relapsed and overdosed? You'd think that would be a pretty big red flag 
. I'm keeping an eye on this one 
. I'm not saying Dr Haroutunian did anything wrong, but it's suspicious that he was treating Jim Irsay for months before his death, considering the billionaire's history with addiction 
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. i guess only time'll tell if dr haroutunian's gonna get called out for his actions 
dr haroutunian seems sketchy fam 
. one thing is for sure, its gonna be interesting to see if dr haroutunian faces any consequences for his actions 
. It was like the sky was on fire, but in a good way 
. Reminded me of how fleeting life is, like when you're stuck in traffic and suddenly realize it's already almost rush hour 
. Anyway, back to Jim Irsay... I wonder if his daughters are handling the Colts ownership thing? I mean, having two billionaires run a sports team must be wild 
it's not just about the medication, though - there's this whole relationship thing going on between Dr Haroutunian and Jim... what's up with that?!