Conrad Murray set to be sentenced today in death of Michael Jackson

Conrad Murray, Michael Jackson’s personal doctor who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the singer’s death back on Nov. 7, is set to be sentenced today. He could face up to four years in prison, if the judge chooses to give him the maximum sentence.

Prosecutors are hoping that Superior Court Judge Michael Pastor does just that, but it would probably be cut in half, since California prisons are overcrowded, according to The Associated Press. Murray’s attorneys are seeking probation, claiming that he will already face the loss of his medical practice and a life of being seen as the man that killed the King of Pop.

The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office revealed Monday to the Los Angeles Times that they also believe Murray should be forced to pay Jackson’s estate $100 million, which the family would have earned if Jackson was able to perform his comeback concerts. In addition, they believe Murray should pay the $1.8 million funeral and memorial service costs.

It seems almost impossible that he could pay that though, as the AP notes. Murray was in serious debt when he as hired by Jackson to be his personal physician for $150,000 a month, but never received any of that money before Jackson died.

His attorneys told the media that they would plan on filing an appeal no matter what the verdict is, according to MTV News.

Jackson’s death in 2009 was caused by an overdose of propofol, a powerful anesthetic that was supposed to help him sleep. During the trial, Murray’s attorneys argued that Jackson could have administered the lethal dose himself, while prosecutors raised questions about Murray’s professionalism and why he continued to administer the drug.