(TMZ) The Michael Jackson estate believes Dr. Conrad Murray got his just deserts when Judge Pastor sentenced him to 4 years in the clink yesterday-- telling TMZ the sentence was "appropriate and called for."A rep for the estate released a statement ... saying, "The egregious conduct of Dr. Murray when 'treating' Michael Jackson was bad enough ... but when coupled with his outrageous lies in trying to cover up his wrongdoing after Michael was dying and/or had died only served to magnify his criminal actions."
The rep adds, "Michael Jackson was one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived and he will be missed by millions." more
In related news, TMZ reports: Conrad Murray's lawyer J. Michael Flanagan admits the decision to do a tell-all behind-the-scenes documentary was "probably a mistake" ... but tells "TMZ Live" the Doc really needed the money. more on this story