Phil Spector Convicted: Sentenced 18 Years To Life

Legendary music producer, Phil Spector was found guilty of second degree murder by an LA jury on Monday. Six years after actress Lana Clarkson was found dead at Spector's mansion, the 69-year-old can be found sitting in a Los Angeles jail cell...For 18 years to life, unless he has a miraculously successful appeal. This is the second trial involving Spector, with the first ending in a mistrial. The defense claimed the actress took her own life because she was depressed over her fading career, while the key witness, Spector's chauffeur, said he heard a gun shot and then saw Spector emerge holding a gun and saying, "I think I killed somebody." Spector is known mostly for producing and co-writing "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" for The Righteous Brothers in 1965, though most people remember it most from the epic movie, "Top Gun." 

-Kristen Lee

Currently listening to "And It Stoned Me" by Van Morrison

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