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."
Judge Withholds Sanctions in Spector Trial
May 8, 2007
Judge Larry Paul Fidler stopped short of issuing sanctions against defense attorneys for Phil Spector for not revealing evidence to prosecutors.
Phil Spector Trial Delayed
May 2, 2007
The murder trial of Phil Spector has been postponed until next week due to the illness of his lead attorney, Bruce Cutler.
Jury Hears Opening Statements
April 26, 2007
Defense attorneys told the jury that he was an "old-fashioned romantic" and that evidence would show that actress Lana Clarkson shot herself, but prosecutors said the music producer was "sinister and deadly" in opening statements.
Prosecutors Want to Expose Spector's Past
April 9, 2007
Prosecutors have filed motions to try to get into evidence testimony from four women in Spector's past who say the music producer threatened them and other women.
Jury Selection Begins for Phil Spector Trial
March 19, 2007
Jury selection is scheduled to begin today in the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector. Jury selection could last throughout the month of April.
Spector Trial to Be Televised
Feb. 20, 2007
Saying that it was time Los Angeles got over the problems having cameras in the courtroom caused during the O.J. Simpson trial, Judge Larry Paul Fidler ruled for full television coverage of Phil Spector's murder trial.
Phil Spector Trial to Be Televised?
Feb. 8, 2007
Judge Larry Paul Fidler told the prosecutors and defense attorneys that he is leaning toward granting the requests from media outlets to allow cameras in the courtroom.
Trial Date Finally Set for Phil Spector
Jan. 16, 2007
More than four years after actress Lana Clarkson was found shot to death Phil Spector will finally go on trial.
Phil Spector's Trial Delayed Again
Apr. 26, 2006
Judge Larry P. Fidler has again delayed the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector, because of a conflict in the judge's trial calendar.
Former Assistant Sues Phil Spector
Mar. 30, 2006
The Phil Spector case saw another twist this week when his former personal assistant filed a lawsuit, asking for $5.25 million in actual damages and millions in punitive damages, and claimed he repeatedly asked her to marry him so that she could not testify against him in his up-coming murder trial.
Spector's Trial Delayed Until September
Mar. 22, 2005
The trial of Phil Spector has been postponed until September after both prosecutors and defense attorneys told the judge they would be busy with other trials in April, the original trial date.
Prosecutors to Get Phil Spector's Deposition
Jan. 27, 2005
Prosecutors in the murder case of Phil Spector will be able to view parts of Spector's sworn deposition in a lawsuit against his former defense attorney.
Spector's Attorneys Want Statement Tossed
Oct. 23, 2005
Defense attorneys for Phil Spector have asked the court to throw out statements made to police because he was suffering withdrawal symptoms from seven prescription drugs at the time.
Judge Allows Previous Gun Use at Trial
May 23, 2005
Judge Larry Fidler ruled that four women who say that Phil Spector pointed guns at them during dates will be allowed to testify.
Phil Spector Told Police He Shot Actress
Transcripts of grand jury testimony in the Phil Spector case show that the music producer first told police he accidentally shot actress Lana Clarkson then later said she had committed suicide.
Phil Spector Evidence to Be Released
Nov. 11, 2004
Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler has ruled that transcripts of the grand jury hearings in the murder case against music producer Phil Spector can be made public.
Phil Spector Wants Grand Jury Transcript Sealed
Oct. 12, 2004
Music producer Phil Spector's attorneys asked a judge to seal the transcript of the grand jury testimony that led to him being indicted for murder.
Phil Spector Indicted for Murder
Sept. 27, 2004
Phil Spector was indicted by a grand jury on charges that he murdered actress Lana Clarkson on Feb. 3, 2003. Spector pleaded not guilty.
Phil Spector May Face Grand Jury Indictment
Preliminary Hearing Set Dec. 16 for Phil Spector
Spector Hires Former Gotti Attorney
