Phil Spector Jurors Return
The jurors in the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector have returned to court to continue their deliberations. They failed to reach a verdict after deliberating for a week, after being given final legal instructions by Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler. Mr Spector, famed for his "Wall of Sound" recordings, denies shooting actress Lana Clarkson at his LA home after a night out in February 2003. The 67-year-old music producer could face between 15 years and life in prison if found guilty. Ms Clarkson, 40, was best known for her role in Roger Corman's 1985 cult classic The Barbarian Queen but her career had stalled at the time of her death. She had been working as a hostess at the House of Blues venue in Los Angeles, and went with Mr Spector to his Californian home on the night of her death. Mr Spector has worked with some of the biggest names in the pop and rock business, including The Beatles and Ike and Tina Turner.
He has produced hits including You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' by the Righteous Brothers and the Ronettes' Be My Baby.
Last week the jury was told not to watch a TV show about the case - even though one of the jurors is a producer on the series. They were instructed to avoid Wednesday's edition of Dateline NBC.
The panel of nine men and three women has been in service since the second-degree murder trial began on 19 March.
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