Michael Jackson’s doctor in court to settle child support row

Michael Jackson’s doctor Conrad Murray has appeared in court to settle a row over child support payments.

The doctor, who has been laying low since Jackson’s shock death in June, turned up for the hearing in Las Vegas to resolve a debt of more than $13,000.

Murray hardly spoke during the hearing on Monday but was let off the hook as Nenita Malibiran agreed to wave the outstanding debt for their 10-year-old son.

Malibiran, who was not in court, reached the agreement on condition Murray pays her $1,003 a month in support from now on.

Murray, who also paid $700 at the hearing, was warned the court will check he is keeping up with his payments every three months.

He must appear in court again on January 4.