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Phil Spector Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder

By Walin & Klarich

Eccentric music producer Phil Spector was convicted on Monday April 13, 2009 of second degree murder, for the 2003 death of actress of Lana Clarkson, and will likely spend the rest of his life in prison. In his second trial, held after a jury deadlocked in 2007, Spector was found guilty of second degree murder in Los Angeles and will be facing 18 years to life in prison when he is sentenced on May 29th. As the verdict was read, Spector remained stoic while his wife, Rachelle, wept. Spector?s criminal defense attorney requested that he remain free on bail pending the sentencing hearing. However, the judge denied this request stating, ?Public safety and protection are paramount.? Spector was taken into custody immediately, and a no-bail hold was issued...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on April 28, 2009 (boomark / email).