tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post6739880247494983..comments2024-02-24T18:44:39.324-08:00Comments on Trials & Tribulations: Spector News Stories & VideoSprockethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-6526207758354892632009-04-18T09:09:00.000-07:002009-04-18T09:09:00.000-07:00Doctors hate subpoenas, it wrecks their patient-ap...Doctors hate subpoenas, it wrecks their patient-appointment schedule, and anyway, if he can bar-hop til 2AM at 4 different spots, it may not be convincing that he is in any way "shaky" and nonfunctional. He lived alone with no known ambulatory problems in a 2-story house. <br />I'm 15 yrs younger than he, take prescription testosterone, and could never again do his night-clubbing schedule, lol. <br />I too am curious as to the civil case status and look forward to hearing about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-84775471881895698982009-04-18T09:05:00.000-07:002009-04-18T09:05:00.000-07:00I am working on an update on the Civil case. I hop...I am working on an update on the Civil case. I hope to get that up today (as well as clean my house, but first things first lol!) as well as try to find out some other information. I may have to fill out Freedom of Information Act forms, but we'll see.Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-7182574653335232752009-04-18T08:54:00.000-07:002009-04-18T08:54:00.000-07:00Well, I've followed this story for so long I guess...Well, I've followed this story for so long I guess the last thing I want to hear is how he's coping with being incarcerated, and what Rachelle is doing, even what Whineberg is doing.<br /><br />My thought is that when he gets dried out from all the drugs and alcohol, that his health will improve dramatically. Also, he wasn't eating, I read he diets all the time so may be anorexic, though a lot of alcoholics are thin like that.<br /><br />When he is dried out, I think his mind will also be a bit clearer. For him that will not be a happy thing, though the denial must be terribly deep so it may take some years if he does indeed survive that long.<br /><br />As to the wall of sound, yes I agree that the technology was there and an application would and did come. Interestingly, the term "Wall of Sound" was first used by Richard Wagner who placed his orchestra under the stage, so Spector's use of that description was taken from someone else just like all the music. Also, I think he was not an original artist but used the talent of the Ronettes (and their earnings) to enrich himself. Many black musicians of the 50's were exploited in that way. I feel so sorry for Ronnie Spector who to this day can hardly mention his name. And the sons who not only were adopted but were totally unloved. Seems Ronnie hasn't given them any love either.<br /><br />Sprocket, hope you can keep giving us updates no matter how small!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-41972388607181412162009-04-18T08:44:00.000-07:002009-04-18T08:44:00.000-07:00I'm pondering a couple things and maybe one of you...I'm pondering a couple things and maybe one of you will know the answers. Why didn't Phil have his own doctor testify about his health and say he was too shaky to hold a gun? Remember the doctor OJ went to said his arthritis was so bad he couldn't kill anyone? Also has Phil's assets been frozen so the money won't all be gone to lawyers before Lanas family can win the civil suit? I read where they serve Phil breakfast at 5:00 A.M. I know he hates that.LOL We may be poor in these hard economic times but we are free. Enjoy your weekend everyone.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-65044938517822559882009-04-18T07:24:00.000-07:002009-04-18T07:24:00.000-07:00I agree. If PS had not invented the Wall of Sound ...I agree. If PS had not invented the Wall of Sound (layering of orchestration on top of itself with multi-track), somebody else surely would. Good that they never gave him a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood, USA.<br /><br />On a cheerier note, Our Ms Sprocket has surpassed 900,000 hits...hits, hits, hooray!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-31609679975127747882009-04-17T22:53:00.000-07:002009-04-17T22:53:00.000-07:00Its Friday night. Just got back from a night with ...Its Friday night. Just got back from a night with drinks, and laughs with friends to a nice home and a comfortable bed with a woman I love. <br /><br />I'm not a multi millionaire with residual income from copyrights. I'm sure Phil Spector could put my night to shame. He could have dome something similar with a driver and limo, multiple bars with many drinks and food I hardly touched, lots of flash and a A-list of people to exchange banter with...<br /><br />Except...except...what is it?...somethings different...<br /><br />Oh yea..."I think I killed somebody"...<br /><br />PS is behind bars. He'll be there for years, regardless of his appeals. <br /><br />He'll likely never know the freedom and simple (relative to what he could have had) pleasures of a evening out with friends. <br /><br />Maybe, just maybe he can see what his life has become and learn to realise how many people he has hurt. Hopefully he'll learn what a terrible person he is AND THE FACT THAT THE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC HE HELPED CREATE DOES NOT NEGATE THE TERRIBLE DAMAGE HE HAS DONE.<br /><br />The world would be a better place if Phillip Spector, music and all, would never been born.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-44311101594204519322009-04-17T20:53:00.000-07:002009-04-17T20:53:00.000-07:00As always SPROCKET YOU ROCK !!!!!! Thank you for y...As always SPROCKET YOU ROCK !!!!!! Thank you for your continuous reporting for us that cant get enoughwoodmasterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00056272920726648465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-69223442262194420492009-04-17T14:22:00.000-07:002009-04-17T14:22:00.000-07:00I think if he does testify that it would be quite ...I think if he does testify that it would be quite interesting... Will Rachelle be able to do his hair for him? Does he get a catered lunch?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-81913679238410454692009-04-17T10:03:00.000-07:002009-04-17T10:03:00.000-07:00Spector can be sued in civil court and be forced t...Spector can be sued in civil court and be forced to testify. The problem with doing it before his appeals are exhausted is that he can plead the fifth in both depositions and in court.<br /><br />IMO it shouldn't matter since the preponderance of the evidence is all that is needed, not guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. <br /><br />CarolCarol L Beckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18090321745559349357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-39870323460819215952009-04-17T08:30:00.000-07:002009-04-17T08:30:00.000-07:00Jon -
No, the civil case can proceed now, and it ...Jon -<br /><br />No, the civil case can proceed now, and it will. All they needed to do was wait for a conviction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-13252439878770973622009-04-17T03:57:00.000-07:002009-04-17T03:57:00.000-07:00So do I understand that the defendant is compelled...So do I understand that the defendant is compelled to testify in the civil case? What if he refuses, is it contempt of court and......back to jail? Spector may find that to be a wash, as to where he ends up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-4779146904503048592009-04-17T01:55:00.000-07:002009-04-17T01:55:00.000-07:00Jon, regarding a civil suit, I don't think it has ...Jon, regarding a civil suit, I don't think it has anything to do with the criminal trial other than being able to refer to sworn testimony from the criminal trial and, of course, including the fact that he WAS convicted, which generally hastens things quite a bit. It probably COULD have gone forward BEFORE the criminal trial, but it generally works out better to do it AFTERwards, especially if he was found guilty. Remember, OJ was found Not Guilty in the murder trial, but was found liable for the death of Nicole and Ron in the civil trial.<br /><br />I think one of the biggest factors is that if there are criminal charges pending, the defendant can plead the 5th; if not, they MUST testify. Both OJ and Michael Jackson had to testify in civil trials, but not in criminal trials.Sedonia Sunsetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-24336063832815718052009-04-16T19:33:00.000-07:002009-04-16T19:33:00.000-07:00Dear Sprocket,
Forgive me if this has been asked ...Dear Sprocket,<br /> Forgive me if this has been asked before, I haven't noticed it. Can a civil suit proceed while Spector's appeals are still ongoing? It seems that all of his appeals would have to be exhausted before his assets could go to Lana's family. What are your thoughts on this? tx, JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-40187887120712281342009-04-16T19:11:00.000-07:002009-04-16T19:11:00.000-07:00Hi Sprocket
Thanks for all the links. I watched t...Hi Sprocket<br /><br />Thanks for all the links. I watched the AP video and retain my view as to why Linda D was the reporter of choice of Phil Spector. The video showed only Weinberg at the press conference and Linda spoke of - a new trial??? No thoughts for the victim. Very sad reporting - glad you were there.Liznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-80526488093442975862009-04-16T18:44:00.000-07:002009-04-16T18:44:00.000-07:00If attorney Christine Tran Smith specializes in In...If attorney Christine Tran Smith specializes in Intellectual Property Law (per CA. Bar website), how was she particularly helpful in a criminal case of murder?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-2368792655153061482009-04-16T17:30:00.000-07:002009-04-16T17:30:00.000-07:00Prior to Spector, Whineberg represented child porn...Prior to Spector, Whineberg represented child porn collector talk show radio host Bernie Ward. Ward got a plea deal and is in prison.<br /><br />The first judge in the Dr, Ayres case, Judge Runde had to recuse himself because of "antipathy" for Whineberg.<br /><br />We hear Whineberg's trying to get a continuance on the date for the Ayres trial, due to start May 11 but he's pulled so many tricks we don't think it's gonna happen. The new judge is already irritated with him.<br /><br />How very tacky of him to diss the jury - especially since the forewoman was so gracious to him and said he "did awesome."<br /><br />Whineberg is about the most odious defense lawyer I've seen come down the pike in a long, long time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-75405774854219395852009-04-16T16:50:00.000-07:002009-04-16T16:50:00.000-07:00I too am curious at to the current affairs of Punk...I too am curious at to the current affairs of Punkin Pie.<br />We need a Pie Spy......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-21735543821778768842009-04-16T16:21:00.000-07:002009-04-16T16:21:00.000-07:00Is Mr. Weinberg 'dissing the jury because he is so...Is Mr. Weinberg 'dissing the jury because he is so highly scrupleous and knows what actually happened, or is he doing it 'cause he is well paid to do so? Just wondering.<br /><br />It will be most interesting how the civil case plays out. Will PS stop paying on the castle's mortgages and let it go back (like OJ did)? I can think of no reason for him to try to hang on to it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-35306355006013569182009-04-16T16:20:00.000-07:002009-04-16T16:20:00.000-07:00Sprocket,
Trials & Tribulations just keeps ge...Sprocket,<br /><br />Trials & Tribulations just keeps getting better and better.<br /><br />David From TNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-42982200146320627672009-04-16T16:07:00.000-07:002009-04-16T16:07:00.000-07:00Re Whineburg saying they needed someone "strong an...Re Whineburg saying they needed someone "strong and principled" on the jury. That is code for "opinionated on the basis of personal ego and stubborn". He's got to be a bad loser -- didn't he lose the other criminal case too previous to Spector, then this one, and then Ayers is next? After that he might as well just retire. For all his bragging about being a foremost lawyer in America, he didn't make himself popular or respected with Fidler from the things I heard, nor has he managed to put on a case filled with ethics as well as good strategy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-54364079591465418702009-04-16T15:47:00.000-07:002009-04-16T15:47:00.000-07:00Phil was also talked about in Craig Ferguson's mon...Phil was also talked about in Craig Ferguson's monolonge 4-13-09. It's on youtubeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-65696600662517487482009-04-16T15:46:00.000-07:002009-04-16T15:46:00.000-07:00Appeals:I honestly don't know how long it would ta...<B> Appeals:</B>I honestly don't know how long it would take. I would expect it won't be happening anytime soon. Possibly at least a year or more.<br /><br />I don't know that Spector will live long in prison. He's not a well man to begin with and I think his health has deteriorated significantly over the last few years. I will be surprised if Spector survives more than a few years in prison.Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-9396660794618646252009-04-16T15:38:00.000-07:002009-04-16T15:38:00.000-07:00Dear Sprocket,
Thank you for ongoing information...Dear Sprocket,<br /> Thank you for ongoing information on this case. <br /><br />A question. What do you think would be the earliest that any Court would hear an appeal by Spector's lawyer? tx, JohnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-70737052135992435532009-04-16T14:59:00.000-07:002009-04-16T14:59:00.000-07:00I watched a station covering the verdict and the r...I watched a station covering the verdict and the reporter said Phil's son and daughter were sitting next to him. When the video was shown it was Jennifer Barranger and the other young man on the defense team.I know they hated to be seen as his children.It is too bad these people reporting don't know what they are talking about. Sprocket, you should have been the one reporting on camera as you have seen these people almost daily and know the facts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-67945761836613960512009-04-16T14:31:00.000-07:002009-04-16T14:31:00.000-07:00I should add my kudos to Sprocket for her amazing ...I should add my kudos to Sprocket for her amazing work on this case. <br /><br />Btw, her nom de plume is cool. So catchy.lane99noreply@blogger.com