Spector To Be Retried For Clarkson Death

The defense team for Phil Spector tried to avoid him having to face a second trial for the alleged murder of cinema siren Lana Clarkson by claiming double jeopardy. This has been rejected by a California court. Spector will be on trial in October for second degree murder.

Clarkson met Spector on the night of February 2, 2003, at the House of Blues in West Hollywood where she worked as a hostess. Thinking that Spector might be able to some Hollywood doors to revive her struggling acting career, she agreed to go home with him for a drink.

In the early morning hours of February 3, 2003, Lana Clarkson's body was found in a foyer of Spector's mansion in Alhambra, California. A 911 call was placed by Spector's driver/butler, Adriano DeSouza, after he found the body. DeSouza believed his boss has just killed someone and called for help. Spector claims her death was an "accidental suicide." (Then why didn't HE call the police?)

In the original trial, Spector's lawyer, Linda Kenney-Baden, told jurors there was a lack of evidence. There was no gunshot residue or blood one his sleeves, which implied that he had not fired the fatal shot. This is what led the jury to a deadlock.