After more than six months of investigation, authorities concluded Spector shot her. He was officially charged in November of 2003. Spector, 66, is free on $1 million bail. See also: Profile of Phil Spector
Latest Developments
Phil Spector Wants Time to Appeal DecisionAug. 13, 2008
Attorneys for music producer Phil Spector have asked for an indefinite stay of his second trial for the murder of Lana Clarkson so that they can appeal the case on the grounds of double jeopardy. They want to make sure that the next jury not be given the opportunity to find him guilty of a lesser crime of manslaughter.
Previous Developments
Phil Spector Loses Several Pretrial MotionsJuly 29, 2008
With a new team of defense attorneys on board, music producer Phil Spector lost a series of pretrial motions this week, but Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler said he will reconsider some of his rulings when the trial actually begins.
Phil Spector Sued Over Unpaid Hotel Bills
June 18, 2008
Phil Spector has more worries than getting ready for his second murder trial. A Los Angeles hotel is suing the rock music producer, his wife and agent for more than $100,000 in unpaid bills for accommodations for his lawyers and expert witnesses in his first murder trial.
New Trial Date Set for Phil Spector
May 22, 2008
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Larry Fidler set September 29 as the date for music producer Phil Spector's second trial for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson in the foyer of his mansion in 2003.
Phil Spector's Lawyers Request Trial Delay
March 28, 2008
Phil Spector's new attorney, Doron Weinberg, has requested a delay in the start of his re-trial because the new defense team will not be ready until September. Meanwhile, Weinberg filed a 44-page motion asking that Judge Larry Paul Fidler be disqualified from the retrail because he has shown bias against Spector.
Phil Spector Seeks New Attorney
Nov. 6, 2007
Phil Spector, whose murder trial ended in a mistrial when the jury deadlocked 10-2, is seeking a new attorney for his retrial, which is scheduled to begin early next year. Spector fired some of his attorneys after the mistrial and others quit when the jury hung 10-2 in favor of conviction.
Mistrial Declared in Phil Spector Trial
Sept. 26, 2007
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Larry Fidler declared a mistrial today in the murder trail of music producer Phil Spector after the jury once again reported that they were hopelessly deadlocked. The jury said it was deadlocked at 10-2 this time. On Sept. 18, they reported being deadlocked at 7-5. Both times, the majority favored conviction.
Defense Rests in Phil Spector Trial
Aug. 21, 2007
Phil Spector will not testify in his own defense at his trial and the defense tentatively rested its case today.
Clarkson Lived Briefly After Gunshot
Aug. 14, 2007
In testimony that surprised the courtroom and the prosecution, an expert witness in the Phil Spector murder trial told the jury that actress Lana Clarkson lived for several minutes after she suffered a gunshot wound in the mouth. The testimony, which was not revealed to the prosecution until Dr. Michael Baden took the stand, drew an angry reaction from Judge Larry Fidler.
Jurors Visit Phil Spector's Mansion
Aug. 9, 2007
The jury in the Phil Spector trial toured parts of the music producer's mansion as they visited the scene of the death of actress Lana Clarkson.
Spector Judge Says Madam Can't Testify
July 19, 2007
Jody "Babydol" Gibson was apparently called to court to be given a warning by the judge not to discuss Lana Clarkson with the media.
Former Phil Spector Lawyer Testifies
July 12, 2007
A day after losing an appeal for her contempt of court order, a former attorney who worked on Phil Spector's defense team took the stand to testify for the prosecution about a piece of evidence found at the crime scene that prosecutors claim the defense is withholding.
Defense Opens in Phil Spector Trial
June 28, 2007
Dr. Vincent DiMaio testified that the evidence offered by the prosecution's expert witness to support a finding of murder in the shooting death of Lana Clarkson actually points to suicide.
Blood Wiped From Gun, Spector Jury Hears
June 21, 2007
Blood was wiped from the gun found at the feet of Lana Clarkson and blood splatters on Phil Spector's clothes indicated he was within three feet of the actress when she was shot, a forensic expert told jurors.
DNA, Fingerprint Evidence Helps Phil Spector
June 13, 2007
Expert prosecution witnesses testified that they found neither Spector's DNA or his fingerprints on the gun found at the feet of Lana Clarkson.
Judge: Dr. Henry Lee Hid Evidence
May 24, 2007
In a stunning ruling, the judge in the Phil Spector murder trial ruled that a world famous forensic scientist removed and hid evidence from the crime scene.
Spector's Driver Fled in Fear
May 16, 2007
Phil Spector's chauffeur told the jury that he drove outside the gates of the music producer's mansion after seeing the bloody body of Lana Clarkson in the foyer and Spector with a gun in his hand. Adriano De Souza earlier testified that Spector came outside and told him, "I think I killed somebody."
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