Producer Phil Spector convicted of murder
(Agencies)
2009-04-14 08:45
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Spector attorney Doron Weinberg criticized the decision to allow several female witnesses to testify about incidents dating back 20 years. It "left us with very little of a chance to have a fair trial," Weinberg said.
The jury forewoman told reporters the panel based their decision on the totality of the evidence, rather than specific incidents.
Spector had a troubled early life. His father committed suicide, his sister spent time in mental institutions and Spector suffered bouts of severe depression.
Shortly before Clarkson was shot, Spector told British journalist Mick Brown in a rare interview that he had a bipolar personality and had "devils that fight inside me."
In 2006, he quietly wed for the fourth time, marrying model/actress Rachelle Short, who is about 30 years his junior.