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Phil Spector sentenced to 19 years for murder
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May 31, 2009, Sunday
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PHIL Spector has been sentenced to 19 years to life in prison for the murder of actress Lana Clarkson, shot through the mouth in the music producer's home six years ago.
Spector, 69, looked straight forward and showed no emotion yesterday as Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler ordered a term of 15 years to life for second-degree murder plus four years for personal use of a gun.
Clarkson's mother, Donna, made a brief statement before sentencing, speaking of her daughter's fine qualities, sense of humor, intelligence and dedication to her craft of acting.
"I'm very proud of Lana, proud to be her mother," Donna Clarkson said. She added, "No one should suffer the loss of a child."
The judge also ordered Spector to pay US$16,811 in funeral expenses, US$9,740 to a state victims' restitution fund and other fees.
Spector, dressed in his customary dark pinstripe suit with a red silk tie, was led away immediately. It was not known to which prison Spector would be assigned.
Spector gained fame decades ago for what became known as the "Wall of Sound" recording technique with its dense, layered effect that changed rock music. He worked with such performers as the Ronettes, the Righteous Brothers, Ike and Tina Turner and John Lennon.
Clarkson was most famous as the star of producer Roger Corman's 1985 cult film classic "Barbarian Queen" and its sequel. She was 40 when she died.
Spector's wife, who is in her late 20s, was in court. "This is a sad day for everybody involved," Rachelle Spector said. "The Clarkson family has lost a daughter and a sister. I've lost my husband, my best friend. I feel that a grave injustice has been done and from this day forward I'm going to dedicate myself to proving my husband's innocence."
Spector, 69, looked straight forward and showed no emotion yesterday as Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler ordered a term of 15 years to life for second-degree murder plus four years for personal use of a gun.
Clarkson's mother, Donna, made a brief statement before sentencing, speaking of her daughter's fine qualities, sense of humor, intelligence and dedication to her craft of acting.
"I'm very proud of Lana, proud to be her mother," Donna Clarkson said. She added, "No one should suffer the loss of a child."
The judge also ordered Spector to pay US$16,811 in funeral expenses, US$9,740 to a state victims' restitution fund and other fees.
Spector, dressed in his customary dark pinstripe suit with a red silk tie, was led away immediately. It was not known to which prison Spector would be assigned.
Spector gained fame decades ago for what became known as the "Wall of Sound" recording technique with its dense, layered effect that changed rock music. He worked with such performers as the Ronettes, the Righteous Brothers, Ike and Tina Turner and John Lennon.
Clarkson was most famous as the star of producer Roger Corman's 1985 cult film classic "Barbarian Queen" and its sequel. She was 40 when she died.
Spector's wife, who is in her late 20s, was in court. "This is a sad day for everybody involved," Rachelle Spector said. "The Clarkson family has lost a daughter and a sister. I've lost my husband, my best friend. I feel that a grave injustice has been done and from this day forward I'm going to dedicate myself to proving my husband's innocence."
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