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Spector jury cannot reach verdict Spector jury cannot reach verdict
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Jurors in the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector have told the court they cannot reach a verdict.Jurors in the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector have told the court they cannot reach a verdict.
LA Superior Court Judge Larry Fidler said he may instruct the jury to go back and try to reach a verdict on a reduced charge of manslaughter. LA Superior Court Judge Larry Fidler said he might instruct the jury to go back and try to reach a verdict on a reduced charge of manslaughter.
Mr Spector, famous for his "Wall of Sound" recordings, denies shooting actress Lana Clarkson at his California home in February 2003. Mr Spector, 67, famous for his work with the Beatles, Tina Turner and Cher, denies shooting actress Lana Clarkson at his home in February 2003.
His lawyers have argued that it was a case of suicide rather than murder.His lawyers have argued that it was a case of suicide rather than murder.
"The jurors have informed the court clerk that they are hung," the judge told the court on Tuesday afternoon. "The jurors have informed the court clerk that they are hung," the judge announced on Tuesday afternoon.
'Reasonable doubt'
The jury of nine men and three women have been deliberating since 10 September after a five-month trial.The jury of nine men and three women have been deliberating since 10 September after a five-month trial.
Mr Spector would face between 15 years and life in prison if found guilty of second-degree murder. The foreman of the jury told the judge that the panel were split seven to five, without revealing which way they were leaning.
"At this time we don't believe that anything else will change the positions of the jurors based on the facts of the case," the foreman told the judge.
The defence immediately asked for a mistrial but this was denied by the judge after three jurors asked for further instructions.
Lana Clarkson appeared in cult 1980s film Barbarian QueenLana Clarkson appeared in cult 1980s film Barbarian Queen
Ms Clarkson, 40, had been working as a hostess at the House of Blues venue in Los Angeles, and went home with Mr Spector on the night of her death. One wanted to query the difference between "doubt" and "reasonable doubt".
The jurors were later dismissed for the day and will return to court on Wednesday morning.
Mr Spector, regarded as one of rock music's most influential figures for his pioneering "Wall of Sound" recordings, would face between 15 years and life in prison if found guilty of second-degree murder.
Ms Clarkson, 40, had been working as a hostess at the House of Blues venue in Los Angeles, and went to Mr Spector's California home on the night of her death.
Her acting career had hit the rocks after appearing in cult 1980s films such as Barbarian Queen and Fast Times at Ridgemont High.Her acting career had hit the rocks after appearing in cult 1980s films such as Barbarian Queen and Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Mr Spector has worked with some of the biggest names in the pop and rock business, including The Beatles and Ike and Tina Turner. Mr Spector has produced hits including You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' by the Righteous Brothers and the Ronettes' Be My Baby.
He has produced hits including You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' by the Righteous Brothers and the Ronettes' Be My Baby. His trial is the most high-profile in the US since former American football player OJ Simpson was accused of murdering his wife and her friend in 1995.
Mr Spector's trial is the most high-profile in the US since former American football player OJ Simpson was accused of murdering his wife and her friend in 1995.