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Jurors in the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector have told the court they are split over a verdict. | Jurors in the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector have told the court they are split over a verdict. |
Mr Spector, 67, famous for his work with The Beatles, Tina Turner and Cher, denies shooting actress Lana Clarkson, 40, at his home in February 2003. | Mr Spector, 67, famous for his work with The Beatles, Tina Turner and Cher, denies shooting actress Lana Clarkson, 40, at his home in February 2003. |
The jury foreman at LA Superior Court said the panel was split seven to five. | |
Judge Larry Fidler said he might instruct them to retire again and attempt to reach a decision on a reduced charge of manslaughter. | Judge Larry Fidler said he might instruct them to retire again and attempt to reach a decision on a reduced charge of manslaughter. |
The foreman did not reveal on Tuesday afternoon which way the jury was leaning following the five-month trial. | The foreman did not reveal on Tuesday afternoon which way the jury was leaning following the five-month trial. |
'Reasonable doubt' | 'Reasonable doubt' |
He told the judge: "At this time we don't believe that anything else will change the positions of the jurors based on the facts of the case." | He told the judge: "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 defence immediately called for a mistrial but this was rejected by the judge after three jurors asked for further instructions. | |
One wanted to query the difference between "doubt" and "reasonable doubt". | One wanted to query the difference between "doubt" and "reasonable doubt". |
Lana Clarkson was killed by a bullet fired from a gun inside her mouth | |
The panel, which has been deliberating since 10 September, was dismissed for the day and will return to court on Wednesday morning. | The panel, which has been deliberating since 10 September, was dismissed for the day and will return to court on Wednesday morning. |
Mr Spector's lawyers have argued that Ms Clarkson's death was a case of suicide rather than murder. | Mr Spector's lawyers have argued that Ms Clarkson's death was a case of suicide rather than murder. |
The actress went to Mr Spector's California home on the night of her death and was killed by a bullet fired from a gun inside her mouth. | |
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 would face between 15 years and life in prison if found guilty of second-degree murder. | |
He is regarded as one of rock music's most influential figures for his pioneering "Wall of Sound" recordings. | |
He produced hits like You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' by the Righteous Brothers and The Ronettes' Be My Baby. |