New Delhi, August 1 : Michael Jackson's personal physician faced financial worries when he was roped in to look after the late star.

Dr Conrad Murray, who was allegedly on a pay-roll of 150,000 dollar a month, was said to be in debt at least 780,000 dollars in judgments against him and his medical practice, outstanding mortgage payments on his house, delinquent student loans, child support and credit cards.

The medic was allegedly named as a key suspect in the manslaughter investigation. He is believed to be part of the host of dodgy doctors who supplied Jackson with prescription drugs that are believed to have cost him his life, reports The China Daily.

Steve Cron, a criminal defense attorney and adjunct professor at Pepperdine University''s law school suggested the financial pressures on Murray may help prosecutors establish a motive if he ends up facing charges.

Cron said: "Here he is, dealing with one of the most famous people in the world. There may have been a great deal of pressure to do what Michael Jackson wanted, give him the drugs he wanted, treat him the way Michael Jackson wanted to be treated, even if it wasn''t in keeping with medical protocol." (ANI)