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Phil Spector convicted of murder
US music producer Phil Spector has been convicted of murdering actress Lana Clarkson at his home six years ago. The 68-year-old, famous for the "Wall of Sound" recording technique, faces between 15 years and life in prison.He had pleaded not guilty to the second degree murder of 40-year-old Ms Clarkson, who was shot in the mouth at Spector's home in Los Angeles. Spector remained quiet as the verdict was read out. He was remanded in custody until sentencing on 29 May. His young wife Rachelle sobbed as the verdict was announced. Spector had looked frail as he entered the Los Angeles Superior Court earlier, dressed in a black suit with a bright red tie. The jury took some 30 hours of deliberation to reach their unanimous guilty verdict. They had the option of returning a verdict of involuntary manslaughter, but chose not do so. An earlier trial was abandoned in 2007 after a jury failed to reach a unanimous decision. Posted by: john frum 2009-04-13 |
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