Nearly five years after his arrest in the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson, music producer Phil Spector is still trying to get a refund of a $1 million fee he paid to his first attorney, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
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KEY DOCUMENTS
- Jury Questions
A list of questions jurors gave a judge when they toured Phil Spector's California home. - The Madam's Black Book
A page from Jody "Babydol" Gibson's little black book allegedly showing Lana Clarkson's name. - Driver's Calls for Help
Spector's substitute chauffeur, Adriano DeSouza, placed two calls for help immediately after Lana Clarkson was shot. - Lana Clarkson's E-mails
Lana Clarkson wrote to friends about her struggle to make ends meet as an actress in the weeks before her mysterious death. - Civil Deposition
This civil deposition of Phil Spector in a suit against former lawyer Robert Shapiro could be used against the music legend in his murder trial. (PDF) - Booking Record
This police department document features Spector's mugshot. - Complaint
Spector was charged with one count of murder for the death of Lana Clarkson. - Police Report
This supplemental report by one of the officers on the scene contains a narrative. - First Statement
This transcript reflects the statement given by Spector to police at the mogul's house the night of the shooting. - Stationhouse Statement
In a profanity-filled statement, Spector charges that the victim had no right to come to his "castle" and "blow her f---ing head open."
The judge who presided over music producer Phil Spector's murder trial, which ended in a hung jury Sept. 26, said Wednesday that he is eager to get a retrial under way.
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Defense, at times messy, may benefit most from retrial
MISTRIAL
- •Sept. 26, 2007
Spector case ends in mistrial
CLOSINGS & DELIBERATIONS
- •Sept. 25, 2007
Authorities investigating possible threat against Spector judge on wife's Web site - •Sept. 19, 2007
Judge removes jury instruction - •Sept. 18, 2007
Spector jury says it's deadlocked - •Sept. 10, 2007
Judge silences Spector, wife - •Sept. 7, 2007
Closings end, a last glimpse of Clarkson - •Sept. 6, 2007
Defense: Prosecutors desperate to convict celebrity - •Sept. 5, 2007
Prosecutor: 'Real Spector' killed actress over rejection - •Aug. 29, 2007
Judge: Murder or nothing for Spector - •Aug. 27, 2007
After dispute over closings, attorney for Spector resigns
DEFENSE'S CASE
- •Aug. 23, 2007
Expert: Actress breathed in before she died - •Aug. 22, 2007
Lawyers to continue attack on actress's mental state - •Aug. 21, 2007
Phil Spector won't testify as trial winds down - •Aug. 16, 2007
Judge: Jury will learn that defense broke evidence rules - •Aug. 15, 2007
Prosecutor accuses pathologist of colluding with wife - •Aug. 14, 2007
Judge blasts defense for pathologist's surprise testimony - •Aug. 13, 2007
Spector defense: Actress had forged letters from TV execs - •Aug. 9, 2007
Jurors visit Phil Spector's mansion, are full of questions - •Aug. 6, 2007
Director says he did not snub actress before she died - •Aug. 2, 2007
Spector jury sees Lana Clarkson's audition video - •Aug. 1, 2007
Spector's daughter describes their relationship as loving - •July 31, 2007
Citing adverse ruling, Spector lawyers shrink defense case - •July 26, 2007
Expert insists actress shot herself at mansion - •July 25, 2007
Expert: Actress shot herself at Phil Spector's mansion - •July 24, 2007
Judge says he may approve jury visit to Spector's home - •July 23, 2007
Prosecutors rest case against music producer - •July 20, 2007
Spector's prodigal lawyer returns to court from TV gig - •July 18, 2007
Prosecutors: Defense witness is con artist - •July 18, 2007
Spector team still considering whether he will testify - •July 17, 2007
Judge: Madam can't testify - •July 16, 2007
Friend: Clarkson snubbed by 'Transformers' director - •July 12, 2007
Former Spector lawyer testifies at murder trial - •July 11, 2007
Friend: Actress shot at Spector mansion was depressed - •July 10, 2007
Friends of actress say she worried about career - •July 10, 2007
Playwright: Clarkson was not suicidal - •June 28, 2007
Pathologist says suicide - •June 27, 2007
Prosecutor accuses expert of misleading jurors to help Phil Spector - •June 26, 2007
First defense witness says it was suicide
PROSECUTION'S CASE
- •July 9, 2007
Ex-cop: Spector said all women deserve to be shot - •June 25, 2007
Ex-Spector lawyer closer to jail - •June 21, 2007
Expert: Phil Spector was within three feet of actress when she was shot - •June 18, 2007
Deal fails, ex-Spector attorney held in contempt - •June 18, 2007
Former Spector lawyer could face jail for refusing to testify - •June 14, 2007
Judge holds former Spector attorney in contempt - •June 12, 2007
Prosecutors present evidence of sexual conduct between Spector and actress - •June 11, 2007
Spector's defense asks for mistrial after judge casts doubt on madam's testimony - •June 11, 2007
Expert: DNA found on actress's wrists at death scene matched Phil Spector - •June 6, 2007
Judge threatens to hold attorney in contempt for refusing to testify - •June 6, 2007
Viagra in Spector home might be clue to what preceded actress's death - •June 5, 2007
Jury views items found in Spector's home after actress's death - •June 4, 2007
Pathologist stands firm on opinion that actress did not kill herself at Spector mansion - •May 31, 2007
Defense: Actress had visions of another Hollywood tragedy - •May 29, 2007
Examiner: Actress's death was homicide - •May 25, 2007
Held at gunpoint: A tale of five women - •May 25, 2007
Misstep in Spector case could haunt renowned forensic scientist for cases to come - •May 25, 2007
Well-known forensic sleuth's credibility called into question - •May 23, 2007
Judge in Spector trial rules defense expert Dr. Henry Lee hid or destroyed evidence - •May 22, 2007
Jurors watch videotaped interview of chauffeur who said Spector confessed - •May 21, 2007
Defense questions motive of chauffeur who said he heard Spector confess - •May 21, 2007
Chauffeur says he heard Spector confess to killing - •May 16, 2007
In frantic 911 call, chauffeur says he thinks Spector killed someone - •May 15, 2007
Driver: 'Pow!' and then a confession - •May 15, 2007
Waitress: Spector propositioned me first - •May 14, 2007
Witness: Gun-toting Spector more cartoonish than scary - •May 11, 2007
The two sides of Phil Spector - •May 10, 2007
Friend describes night Spector met Lana Clarkson - •May 10, 2007
Friend: 'Something was wrong' with Phil Spector on night of shooting - •May 9, 2007
Two women say Phil Spector held them at gunpoint - •May 7, 2007
Spector friend says he forced her into his bed at gunpoint - •May 3, 2007
Insiders question conduct of famed criminalist Henry Lee - •May 2, 2007
Law clerk accuses Spector's lawyers of hiding evidence - •April 26, 2007
Ex-girlfriend recalls Spector in 'Phil mode'
JURY SELECTION & OPENINGS
- •April 26, 2007
Defense: Science will show Phil Spector didn't fire gun - •April 25, 2007
Phil Spector's defense forced to change course - •April 25, 2007
Murder trial opens for Phil Spector - •April 20, 2007
Jury selected in Phil Spector murder trial - •April 16, 2007
Lawyers question jurors about celebrity biases - •March 19, 2007
Jury selection set to start
PRETRIAL
- •Jan. 30, 2006
Genius and insanity: A self-described Phil Spector - •Jan. 30, 2006
Guns, depression and rock 'n' roll - •Jan. 29, 2006
Phil Spector's ex-assistant sues him for harassment - •Jan. 26, 2006
Judge rules prosecutors can scan Phil Spector's civil deposition - •Dec. 9, 2005
Prosecutor, now a judge, is stepping down - •Dec. 2, 2005
Trial date set - •Oct. 27, 2005
Phil Spector's statements ruled admissible - •May 24, 2005
Spector's past gunplay admitted - •Jan. 7, 2005
Transcripts: Phil Spector said he mistakenly shot actress - •Nov. 11, 2004
Judge releases transcripts - •Aug. 25, 2004
Phil Spector hires ex-Gotti attorney - •Jan. 23, 2004
Prosecutors: Defense holding onto mystery evidence
INVESTIGATION
- •Feb. 5, 2004
Mystery evidence: A fingernail - •Jan. 23, 2004
Prosecutors: Defense holding onto mystery evidence - •Sept. 19, 2003
Detectives submit findings in Spector shooting case - •June 4, 2003
Phil Spector tells magazine actress killed herself
CASE IN BRIEF
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Legendary music producer Phil Spector is accused of killing actress Lana Clarkson, who was fatally shot inside his Los Angeles home on Feb. 3, 2003.
BACKGROUND
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•Ricardo Enriquez: Sept. 27, 2007
Juror No. 9 chats about the trial
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•Harriet Ryan: Sept. 12, 2007
CourtTVnews.com senior correspondent
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•J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner: Sept. 11, 2007
Psychologist J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner
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•Louis Spector: Sept. 12, 2007
Phil Spector's son
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•Harriet Ryan: Aug. 6, 2007
CourtTVnews.com senior correspondent
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•Jami Floyd: July 27, 2007
Court TV anchor
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•Jami Floyd: July 13, 2007
Court TV anchor
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•J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner: July 9, 2007
Forensic psychologist
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•Jami Floyd: June 29, 2007
Court TV anchor
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•Harriet Ryan: June 19, 2007
CourtTVnews.com senior correspondent
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•Rikki Klieman: June 11, 2007
Court TV guest anchor
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•J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner: June 11, 2007
Forensic psychologist
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•Harriet Ryan: May 24, 2007
CourtTVnews.com senior correspondent
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•Burt Prelutsky: May 21, 2007
Writer who attended high school with Phil Spector
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•J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner: May 16, 2007
Forensic psychologist
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•Harriet Ryan: May 11, 2007
CourtTVnews.com senior correspondent
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•Loni Coombs: May 10, 2007
Former prosecutor
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•J. Buzz Von Ornsteiner: April 30, 2007
Forensic psychologist
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•Harriet Ryan: April 27, 2007
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