Conrad Murray remained in prison after being convicted in November of intentional manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson.
LOS ANGELES-Prosecutors will not seek restitution against a doctor convicted of killing Michael Jackson after conferring with the singer’s parents and lawyers for the estate and the kids.
Request for payment of Conrad Murray was withdrawn Wednesday during a brief court hearing, just days before a judge is scheduled to consider how much former cardiologist must pay for members of Jackson’s family or estate.
Deputy District Attorney David Walgren to the judge handling the case that it draws demand for restitution after talking with Jackson’s mother, Katherine, and lawyers for his father, Joseph. Walgren was also consulted with a lawyer for the singer’s estate and the court appointed attorneys represent the interests of Jackson’s three children, a transcript of the trial showed.
Murray remained in prison after being convicted in November of intentional murder. He was sentenced to serve four years in prison, but his detention would be cut in half due to overcrowding and the California budget crisis.