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Phil Spector's lawyers have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review his murder conviction, arguing that his constitutional rights were violated by the trial judge. According to attorney Dennis Riordan, Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler became a witness for the prosecution by offering his opinion on an expert's testimony during the trial.
Photos: Phil Spector -- before the fall
Spector, who is currently serving 19 years to life in prison for the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson in his Los Angeles mansion, has failed in previous attempts to overturn Judge Fidler's ruling. The California Supreme Court shot down an appeal on the decision twice over earlier this year.
The legendary record producer's attorneys ultimately hope to obtain a third trial for their client. His first trial, back in 2007, was declared a mistrial after jurors deadlocked.
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I think the only thing that got violated was his hair
Looks guilty. Eyes give him away
Maybe he supposes that the Supreme Court would think that "to know him is to love him."
Or perhaps they just might consider that "he's a rebel" and reject the appeal.
What an arrogant self absorbed ass.
Hey Phil: Please die in prison.
They should let him out...he was rich...that's all that matters!
and i bet he is a republican as well
Yup Allens....and he looks like one fit, intelligent MF....survival of the fittest, baby....state of nature, wild man, heart of darkness. Gotta set that beautiful crazy beast free!
You don't appeal "from" the US Supreme Court. You appeal "to" it. Or you "seek review in" it. If you're going to cover legal proceedings, please get a reporter who knows something about the Federal judicial system or at least the US Supreme Court.
Phil did a great job on Let it Be, but I think he's guilty.
He has a looooong history of abusing women, probably because he is a little man and insecure in the bedroom. Keep him in prison...he's a scumbag murderer.
He is crazy, simple as that. He has been know for decades in the industry for being crazy and pulling guns out during sessions. He is right where he belongs.
This is what happens with unlimited drug supply. Dead pretty girl, insane gun totting freak in jail.