tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post3339920586360099507..comments2024-03-18T03:14:26.822-07:00Comments on Trials & Tribulations: Phil Spector Retrial: Question & AnswersSprockethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-42841185989837307082009-02-17T23:20:00.000-08:002009-02-17T23:20:00.000-08:00This Q&A is closed. There will be a new Q&...This Q&A is closed. There will be a new Q&A next Friday.Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-35702563712875732832009-02-17T22:01:00.000-08:002009-02-17T22:01:00.000-08:00WigsI seem to remember that one of the Menendez br...<B>Wigs</B><BR/>I seem to remember that one of the Menendez brothers was not allowed to wear his "piece" in jail. I doubt Spector will be able to have a hair piece in jail.<BR/><BR/><B>Juror #6</B><BR/>I disagree with your comment that it's "obvious this juror could prove crucial during deliberations, for many reasons."<BR/><BR/>I saw this juror being interviewed. I remember it specifically.<BR/><BR/>The juror is a male, and his research has to do human genetic disease. He rattled of an illness that he and his fellow scientists are currently in a trial for: <B>spinal cerebral ataxia.</B> FIdler asked him, "Could you spell that for the court reporter?" There was laughter in the courtroom. His group is doing a study with vertebrates. "We harvest their eggs and life cycle. [...] Other people I work with would find it difficult (if he was on this case)." There are certain schedules they have to adhere to, to properly do the study.<BR/><BR/>He has served on a civil trial and he was frustrated with a juror. The case took several days.<BR/><BR/>I have quite a bit more notes on this juror and there is nothing in what I heard him say that would make me believe that having him in the jury room would be of greater importance than any other juror.<BR/><BR/>Unless of course, you know something that Mr. Weinberg has told you directly, about this juror from their juror questionnaire. Is that the case, Mr.......?Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-11754236304866307782009-02-17T17:16:00.000-08:002009-02-17T17:16:00.000-08:00Do you notes from the jury selection phase of the ...Do you notes from the jury selection phase of the retrial shed any further light on juror #6 aside frome being a UCLA research scientist?<BR/><BR/>Is her/she a PHD? MD? (In what area/field?)<BR/><BR/>In what area does juror #6 conduct research?<BR/><BR/>Obviously, this juror cound prove crutial during deliberations, for many reasons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-53283360541238093252009-02-17T14:23:00.000-08:002009-02-17T14:23:00.000-08:00THE FOUNTAIN:As my husband said, "With Phil Specto...THE FOUNTAIN:<BR/><BR/>As my husband said, "With Phil Spector's expertise in audio, he could be doing anything with that fountain to make it louder."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-36336165689694666922009-02-17T13:43:00.000-08:002009-02-17T13:43:00.000-08:00I am curious to know if Calif prison inmates are a...I am curious to know if Calif prison inmates are allowed to wear wigs. Perhaps AJ would know (wink wink)- sure miss watching him in action!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for all you do Sprocket, you're a treasure!<BR/><BR/>K. EverlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-17544443542860216412009-02-17T09:51:00.000-08:002009-02-17T09:51:00.000-08:00SprocketThanks for the Q&A. With travel, time...Sprocket<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the Q&A. With travel, time in the court, and time spent updating your blog, I know you must spend a tremendous amount of time on this. We all appreciate it.<BR/><BR/>RayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-15836927071022616682009-02-17T07:58:00.000-08:002009-02-17T07:58:00.000-08:00correct site for the NY Times on Ronette's Estelle...correct site for the NY Times on Ronette's Estelle death:http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/arts/music/17rone.html<BR/><BR/>Michelle B., if you are reading this, please weigh in on the income discussion. you would know.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-64404815313226021722009-02-17T07:49:00.000-08:002009-02-17T07:49:00.000-08:00The Q & A is great! Thanks Sprocket!The Q & A is great! Thanks Sprocket!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-13500026378319587062009-02-17T03:30:00.000-08:002009-02-17T03:30:00.000-08:00I'm sure everyone reading here is much enjoyin...I'm sure everyone reading here is much enjoying your Q & A Sprocket - many thanks. This small comment brought up a smile<BR/><BR/>"Spector was trying to negotiate with Weinberg a lower fee if Weinberg lost"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-22807545206780181042009-02-17T02:20:00.000-08:002009-02-17T02:20:00.000-08:00Estelle Bennett, Ronnie Spector's sister, died a f...Estelle Bennett, Ronnie Spector's sister, died a few days ago. She was a member of the Ronettes as well. Went on to have a tragic life and became homeless.<BR/><BR/>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/arts/music/17rone.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-51883703386278872062009-02-17T01:18:00.000-08:002009-02-17T01:18:00.000-08:00To Anonymous who said Spector' income was "mid six...To Anonymous who said Spector' income was "mid six figures." That is just WAY too low. As I said, if a member of the Kingston Trio who never wrote his own songs can pull in a million a year, you have to know that Spector is pulling in so much more than that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-46796948616084587382009-02-16T21:06:00.000-08:002009-02-16T21:06:00.000-08:00House of BluesSince Lana was told to treat Spector...<B>House of Blues</B><BR/>Since Lana was told to treat Spector "like golden" aka as if he was on equal footing with Dan Aykroyd, one of the founding members, it's a good guess that Spector's membership in the HOB VIP room was the highest membership available.<BR/><BR/>I think it's a good question for Michelle Blaine. She might know if ~during her employ~ Spector ever went back to the Sunset Boulevard location.Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-20158496902812081662009-02-16T20:56:00.000-08:002009-02-16T20:56:00.000-08:00Not a terribly important question but it has bothe...Not a terribly important question but it has bothered me: I wonder if PS has ever returned to the H of Blues VIP room, and if so,was he admitted?<BR/>It has always bugged me that mgmt there allowed employees on duty to sit down with the guests. Even if you have never worked in such a place--and have only been a customer---you know this is unprofessional and not kosher in the service industry. We all know now how this figured into the events that followed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-5076885115572880902009-02-16T20:40:00.000-08:002009-02-16T20:40:00.000-08:00Anonymous said... If the jury finds spector Gui...<I>Anonymous said...<BR/><BR/> If the jury finds spector Guilty, does his bond get revoked then and he goes to Jail?</I><BR/><BR/>When I first read that, I thought it was asking if his BLOND gets revoked, in which case the answer is probably YES. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-58268409081872156492009-02-16T20:24:00.000-08:002009-02-16T20:24:00.000-08:00Third prosecutionAlthough a third prosecution may ...<B>Third prosecution</B><BR/>Although a third prosecution may be rare, I believe it would happen. Spector will not take a plea bargain, ever. That leaves prosecution. The DA's strategy could change dramatically with a third prosecution. They could decide to present to the jury every statement Spector has made about Lana's death. With so many conflicting "explanations" that might be the straw that tips the scales. We will just have to see what this jury does.<BR/><BR/><B>First trial counsel vs Second trial</B><BR/>As much as I admire Mr. Dixon, I think Truc and AJ make a better team. <BR/><BR/>I've said it many times before. Weinberg by himself is hands down better than that unorganized group of fighting egos Spector had in his first trial.<BR/><BR/>If I get more positive input Barry, I will consider doing a Q&A each weekend until the trial is over. I posted an update on Scout Kitty on Day 35, Part II. Just click on that day in the Quick Links list. Scout and Jumpy often sleep and play together on the heated massage table.<BR/><BR/><B>Spector's look</B><BR/>He doesn't look great, that's for sure and he still hasn't had that vocal cord surgery. He can barely talk. It sounds like a heavy rasp when he does.Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-83320052126112554262009-02-16T20:11:00.000-08:002009-02-16T20:11:00.000-08:00I'm guessing that it was easier to borrow against ...I'm guessing that it was easier to borrow against the houses during the inflated days of real estate values in Southern California, and that Spector's too cunning to borrow against future income unless he absolutely must. I'll bet his royalties were Topic A in any pre-nuptial agreement he negotiated with Rachelle, and I will further wager that they will be vigorously pursued (and equally vigorously concealed) if he loses a civil lawsuit, like OJ, in the years to come.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07169225941878054150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-78983306148580172592009-02-16T19:59:00.000-08:002009-02-16T19:59:00.000-08:00Thanks for all your hard work. Does Spector still ...Thanks for all your hard work. Does Spector still look shakey and like death warmed over like in the first trial ?<BR/><BR/>AlfredoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-7720212170999357562009-02-16T19:56:00.000-08:002009-02-16T19:56:00.000-08:00Sprocket, you know how much I appreciate your incr...Sprocket, you know how much I appreciate your incredible work on the blog. Your details and observations are fascinating!<BR/><BR/>I have an observation, a request, and a question.<BR/><BR/>Observation: While the State CAN continue to prosecute PS an unlimited number of times after a hung jury, in reality a third prosecution is VERY rare. I know this from my work on old Civil Rights cases. The State has finite resources (especially California these days!) and absent new evidence, States are reluctant to keep trying cases again and again. Of course I personally hope that this jury finds him guilty. Failing that, I would hope the State would try again. But it is very unusual to have a third trial.<BR/><BR/>Suggestion: I LOVE this Q and A thread. I hope you will do it again - though I hate to burden you with more work!<BR/><BR/>Question: Since we did not get to see Ms. Truc Do in the first trial, nor Mr. Weinberg, I wonder how you would compare their courtroom abilities/skills with those of their predecessors.<BR/><BR/>Thank you again!!!<BR/><BR/>Barry<BR/><BR/>P.S. How is Scout Kitty doing?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-8001575477005972322009-02-16T19:52:00.000-08:002009-02-16T19:52:00.000-08:00Jury make upI do know there is a UCLA scientist on...<B>Jury make up</B><BR/>I do know there is a UCLA scientist on the jury that tried very hard to be excused from service, even after he was sworn in. This is juror #6. What's interesting is, even though during the beginning of voir dire he tried to get off the jury, neither the prosecution or the defense choose to use one of their preemptive strikes to let him go. Both sides wanted him.<BR/><BR/>He's an attentive juror and takes notes.<BR/><BR/><B>Talk Radio One</B><BR/>I never know whem Mr. Germain will call to have me on. If I do get sufficient notice, I will put up the date of the next show in the Quick Links list.<BR/><BR/>I recommend contacting Mr. Germain and tell him how unhappy you were with the individual who called in.<BR/><BR/><B>stroopman</B> It's also possible that Spector has already borrowed heavily against future earnings. With such supposed potential income, why would he have needed to take out loans on his castle and a condo he owned in Alhambra, the day before his first trial started? I saw those documents in court. Beth Karas shared them with me. <BR/><BR/>Dominick Dunne reported that his sources in the MSM <I><B>guessed</B></I> that Spector had already spent anywhere from 8 to 10 mil on his defense by the end of trial one.<BR/><BR/>From confidential sources, I do know that one of the things that was holding up Spector signing with Weinberg & why that took so long. <BR/><BR/>Spector was trying to negotiate with Weinberg a lower fee if Weinberg lost. We already know how Spector has a reluctance in paying a bill in full, expecting to get a "discount" because of who he is.Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-45352736168638458112009-02-16T19:26:00.000-08:002009-02-16T19:26:00.000-08:00"Middle six figures?" I think that's a gross under..."Middle six figures?" I think that's a gross understatement. And the "rolled up dress" insinuates more than it illuminates, and is flat wrong, besides (as Sprocket's already commented).<BR/><BR/>Some speculative notes on Spector's true income: (1) He has writer, producer, AND publisher royalties on an extensive catalog of rock and roll classics, probably with both ASCAP and BMI. (2) His foreign royalties have been paid in euros and British pounds all through the last decade when they were worth much more than dollars. (3) Michael Jackson was able to borrow HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS using his catalogs as collateral; Spector's holdings don't begin to approach Jackson's, but it gives you an idea of what a huge ongoing asset copyrights can be. (4) The Spector catalog will continue to generate substantial income for the life of the copyright holder(s) plus 50 or 75 years (depending on the original copyright dates). <BR/><BR/>Spector may have liquidity and cash flow issues, but his copyrights and royalties, even on seldom-played music, are a substantial asset against which he can probably borrow as much as ever needs. In that respect, intellectual property is worth as much as real estate.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07169225941878054150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-22579812029871179892009-02-16T19:14:00.000-08:002009-02-16T19:14:00.000-08:00When we you be on the radio again. And hopefully,...When we you be on the radio again. And hopefully, you will be able to have a conversation without you know who intreruping the whole show. And if he does call, I won't be listening to the show ever again.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-12916075412328098242009-02-16T19:12:00.000-08:002009-02-16T19:12:00.000-08:00Sprocket, What is the make up of the jury? Are th...Sprocket, What is the make up of the jury? Are there any engineers, medical personell, or scientist on the panel? I hope they don't elect an engineer or doctor for jury foreman. 972Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-85636916080228867082009-02-16T19:01:00.000-08:002009-02-16T19:01:00.000-08:00Liz:According to Dominick, there was a sheriff ass...<B>Liz:</B><BR/>According to Dominick, there was a sheriff assigned to watch Spector's hands if/when a verdict was read.<BR/><BR/><B>Spector's bond</B><BR/>I believe that is correct. I would be in shock if after six years out on bail, Fidler would extend Spector's bond until sentencing. Spector would get his 1 mil back but he would be in custody.<BR/><BR/><B>Equal justice for all</B><BR/>Is it fair that someone with $$$ can hire a more experienced attorney? I don't have an answer for you. Even so, I still think our justice system is the best there is compared to other nations.<BR/><BR/>Spector's 2nd degree murder charge came with a 1 Mil bond. No matter who you are, to get out pending trial, you have to pay the bond.<BR/><BR/><B>Spector's income and the contents of Lana's purse</B><BR/>First, can you cite a source for that "six figure income?" Since you didn't, you just offered it up and stated it as "fact" how do you know? Do you have some connection to Spector? I have not found a single media source that has been confident it stating what Spector's current financial situation is or how much his royalties pay him. If you are not an intimate of Spector's, care to share your source for how much he makes? <BR/><BR/>Second, the fact that you state Lana's dress was found "rolled up inside her purse" tells me you don't know the facts of the case and/or you are trying to muddy the facts of the case. <BR/><BR/>No dress was found inside her purse so there are no implications like you suggest.<BR/><BR/>Lana was wearing a dress when she was found. She was fully clothed with pantyhose on her legs and shoes on her feet. The surveillance videos from the House of Blues verify that Lana was found dead in the exact same outfit: A suit jacket over a dress. <BR/><BR/>It has often been described as a "slip dress," but that description is confusing, leading people to believe she was only wearing a slip. That's not true. Dr. Herold testified that the bodice area of the dress was embellished with jewels. It was a design of the dress, that was made of a silky type material. In my mind, the type of material is why so many have called it a "slip" dress. <BR/><BR/>Inside her purse, was a long <B>SKIRT</B> that her mother, Donna Clarkson, testified Lana had with her that day, just in case she was required to work the security lines outside and she wanted to stay warm. It was February, remember? Her mother testified that Lana would wear that long skirt <B>over</B> her regular outfit if she had to work the security line outside on the street.Sprockethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03837416113512618694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-43210061331042573302009-02-16T17:59:00.000-08:002009-02-16T17:59:00.000-08:00Re: PS's income, its mid-6 figures yearly due to r...Re: PS's income, its mid-6 figures yearly due to royalties. Not bad, by any means, but when you have a Murder trial and at least FOUR civil cases ongoing.....believe me, this goes fast. Those lawyers, experts, investigators, court media and consultants, etc will get as much as possible; have you ever heard of a case otherwise?<BR/>Remember that in one Vanity Fair article, Mr. Dunne mentioned the mortgage that has been taken out on the 2 PS properties previously paid for by CASH...this was reported sometime in 2007.<BR/><BR/>Rachelle better start taking some classes....she currently has no marketable skill-set...I recommend something in the Human Services field like Substance Abuse Counsel Certification or maybe Criminal Justice.<BR/><BR/>Has there ever been any testimony to the fact that Lana's dress was found rolled up in her purse at the scene? The implications to that are not good.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6757696342634699253.post-49147561541662000672009-02-16T17:41:00.000-08:002009-02-16T17:41:00.000-08:00I'm glad to hear that if it's a mistrial/hung jury...I'm glad to hear that if it's a mistrial/hung jury that the prosecution can try again. If he has the resources which are implied here, then he can probably just keep paying lawyers and experts to keep out of jail.<BR/><BR/>My question, Sprocket: after so much trial watching, do you think the justice system works in criminal trials of people who have a lot of financial resources, and do you have any suggestions about this to make justice more fair for all?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com