MJ's doc won't be asked to pay restitution

London, Jan 19 (ANI): Michael Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray will not be required to pay compensation to members of King of Pop's family or his estate.

Prosecutors have withdrawn their restitution request against the doctor, who is convicted of killing the singer, after conferring with the singer's parents and lawyers for his estate and children.

It was withdrawn during a brief court hearing, just days before a judge was due to consider how much the former cardiologist should pay to members of Jackson's family or his estate, the Daily Express reported.

Deputy district attorney David Walgren told the judge handling the case that he was withdrawing the restitution request after speaking with Jackson's mother Katherine, and a lawyer for his father Joseph.

Walgren also consulted a lawyer for the singer's estate and a court-appointed lawyer representing the interests of Jackson's three children, according to a transcript of the proceedings.

Murray remains in jail after being convicted in November of involuntary manslaughter. He was sentenced to serve four years, but his term will be halved due to overcrowding and California's budget crunch.

Jackson's estate estimated the singer would have earned at least 100 million dollars if he had performed his 'This Is It' concerts planned for London's O2 arena.

Murray might have also been found liable for Jackson's funeral expenses, which totalled more than 1.8 million dollars.

But Murray's lawyers said he had nowhere near the money to pay either amount and he filed paperwork last month indicating he was indigent.

Murray's lawyer, Michael Flanagan, said he was pleased to have the restitution issue resolved. (ANI)