LOS ANGELES (AP) - Prosecutors can introduce evidence in Phil Spector's murder trial to try to show the famed music producer had a history of threatening women before he was charged with killing a B-movie actress in his home two years ago.If you're worried about prejudicing a jury you might not want to come to court with a hairdo that would embarrass Don King......[Superior Court Judge Larry P.] Fidler allowed evidence of four incidents that allegedly occurred between 1988 and 1995 to be introduced during Spector's trial. He refused to allow six other alleged incidents to be introduced.
...Defense attorney Bruce Cutler argued that none of the allegations were true and dismissed the women as celebrity-chasing "acolytes and gold diggers" out for publicity.
He also warned that discussing the incidents during trial could prejudice the jury against Spector.
Elsewhere:
Phil Spector's Wall of Nuts - [Amy's Robot]
Phil Spector's Ghosts - [Slate]
Update: The only thing better than a picture of the hairdo from hell, is video courtesy of Celebrity Justice.




Comments (24)
"...charged with killing a ... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Matt | May 24, 2005 12:17 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
"...charged with killing a B-movie actress in his home two years ago..."
Is it just me, or is that terribly sad? I can't think of many ways I'd less like to be referred to in a story referencing my death than as a "B-movie actress." Or actor.
1. Posted by Matt | May 24, 2005 12:17 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 12:17
2. Posted by Scott Ferguson | May 24, 2005 12:39 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Yeah. And technically, we haven't had any "B movies" since the end of the Hollywood studio system anyway.
Man, look at that hair! Him, Donald Trump, Don King, who else to add to the list?
2. Posted by Scott Ferguson | May 24, 2005 12:39 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 12:39
3. Posted by moseby | May 24, 2005 12:45 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Here's a "B" movie for ya:
Phil Specter plays "Dr. Who" in the next TV show shamelessly adapted to the big screen.
3. Posted by moseby | May 24, 2005 12:45 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 12:45
4. Posted by McGehee | May 24, 2005 12:56 PM | Score: 3 (3 votes cast)
Hairstyles by Taser.
4. Posted by McGehee | May 24, 2005 12:56 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 12:56
5. Posted by lawhawk | May 24, 2005 12:58 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Why is the name of the victim not presented anywhere in the lede? Surely the name of the victim and her profession rates more than a passing B-movie actress.
Oh, and as for the hairdo. That's what you get when you wear tinfoil hats in the sun too long. Baked noodle.
5. Posted by lawhawk | May 24, 2005 12:58 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 12:58
6. Posted by Jinx McHue | May 24, 2005 3:26 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Geez... You could hide a gun in that hairdo!
6. Posted by Jinx McHue | May 24, 2005 3:26 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 15:26
7. Posted by FloridaOyster | May 24, 2005 3:39 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Wow! That's some comb-over! Is this the alternative to the platform shoe to give the illusion of height?
7. Posted by FloridaOyster | May 24, 2005 3:39 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 15:39
8. Posted by somerville | May 24, 2005 3:43 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
It's a wig. Spector has been wearing a variety of wigs for many years.
8. Posted by somerville | May 24, 2005 3:43 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 15:43
9. Posted by IreneFingIrene | May 24, 2005 3:50 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Reminds me of Sideshow Bob from The Simpsons...
http://www.thesimpsons.com/bios/bios_townspeople_sideshowbob.htm
9. Posted by IreneFingIrene | May 24, 2005 3:50 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 15:50
10. Posted by SarahW | May 24, 2005 5:14 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Irene, I was thinking more along the lines of Hair Bear.
10. Posted by SarahW | May 24, 2005 5:14 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 17:14
11. Posted by SarahW | May 24, 2005 5:17 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Or maybe Shake
11. Posted by SarahW | May 24, 2005 5:17 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 17:17
12. Posted by charlotte | May 24, 2005 5:55 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
that's no hairdo..that's my poodle
12. Posted by charlotte | May 24, 2005 5:55 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 17:55
13. Posted by lowmal | May 24, 2005 6:01 PM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
Sweet Jesus..
Looks like Einstein on crack!!
13. Posted by lowmal | May 24, 2005 6:01 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 18:01
14. Posted by acassa | May 24, 2005 6:20 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
That hair... and those buttons...
Put some clown makeup on and call Ringling Brothers - I think we've found their next big star.
14. Posted by acassa | May 24, 2005 6:20 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 18:20
15. Posted by Taj | May 24, 2005 7:48 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Hair Bear Lives !!!!!!!
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15. Posted by Taj | May 24, 2005 7:48 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 19:48
16. Posted by Webster | May 24, 2005 7:55 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
I thought Imus had removed his cowboy hat.
16. Posted by Webster | May 24, 2005 7:55 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 19:55
17. Posted by Al Maviva | May 24, 2005 8:27 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Well, he may have killed a B-movie actress, but he still has some life left in him, as long as he doesn't murder Ted McGinley. If *that guy* shows up, it's all over, and you might as well stop the trial right now, before it gets cancelled due to low ratings.
17. Posted by Al Maviva | May 24, 2005 8:27 PM |
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Posted on May 24, 2005 20:27
18. Posted by Zsa Zsa | May 25, 2005 3:48 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
UH OH!...
18. Posted by Zsa Zsa | May 25, 2005 3:48 PM |
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Posted on May 25, 2005 15:48
19. Posted by Gert Jan | May 27, 2005 10:40 AM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
The name of the actress is Lana Clarkson, http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0165096/
Phil's wall of hair apparently draws all attention, effectively muffling away those personal details that could help you identify with the other persons involved in the drama - much like his wall of sound did.
19. Posted by Gert Jan | May 27, 2005 10:40 AM |
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Posted on May 27, 2005 10:40
20. Posted by Donna | May 27, 2005 8:04 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
He is OBVIOUSLY going for an insanity defense. One look at him and I think the jury will agree he is mentally unstable. LOL
20. Posted by Donna | May 27, 2005 8:04 PM |
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Posted on May 27, 2005 20:04
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Posted on June 2, 2005 08:04
22. Posted by melvin | June 4, 2005 7:40 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
He does have a gun in that hairdo! Here's the video that proves it http://www.nationalwatercooler.com
22. Posted by melvin | June 4, 2005 7:40 PM |
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Posted on June 4, 2005 19:40
23. Posted by lawrence | April 30, 2006 12:02 AM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
worst einstein impression i've ever seen
23. Posted by lawrence | April 30, 2006 12:02 AM |
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Posted on April 30, 2006 00:02
24. Posted by Rhonda | May 18, 2007 3:26 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Sure I think that he did it. Certainly he should claim insanity - everyone would agree to that. But his wigs? Man they are great!! Does the man want attention? Those wigs are perfect - who can ignore him with those great wigs? I want more wigs - wilder, madder, more insane wigs to pump up the media frenzy.
Phil Spector has given more talent to our mundane lives than P. Hilton ever has and ever will. He was a "has been" at age 30 then brought himself back - kindof - after treating his wife and kids badly! But that just proves that he has been off and on that ol' rocker of his for years and years.
More wigs Phil, more wigs!!! We love the Wall of Hair to go with your Wall of Sound! but you really should not have ever owned a gun and really.....shame on you - you need to do time for the crime.
will he get time off like ph?
24. Posted by Rhonda | May 18, 2007 3:26 PM |
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Posted on May 18, 2007 15:26