Sep 11, 2007, 11:21 GMT
The jurors in the Phil Spector murder trial began deliberating their verdict yesterday (10.09.07).
Music producer Phil Spector leaves the courtroom following the defense's closing argument in his murder trial in Los Angeles, California, USA, 07 September 2007. Spector is accused of fatally shooting actress Lana Clarkson in his home on 03 February 2003. EPA/PAUL BUCK
The nine men and three woman will decide whether the 67-year-old music producer, who is accused of shooting dead actress Lana Clarkson in 2003, is guilty of second-degree murder.
The jury was sent into deliberations by Superior Court Judge Larry Paul Fidler after he questioned Spector about criticisms he was supposed to have made about the court.
Spector reportedly told a filmmaker most of the prospective jurors thought he was either guilty or insane, and that the judge "doesn't like me".
However, Spector denied making the comments, insisting: "I did not make those statements. They are reprehensible and false. Whoever made them on my behalf should be put in jail. I'm sure the jury will do a good job."
Judge Fidler asked the jurors if they had heard or seen any news reports over the weekend that could affect their judgement, but no one raised their hands.
The judge then explained the law and parameters of what they can consider in rendering their verdict before sending them away.
In the afternoon, the jurors requested the .38-caliber revolver that killed Clarkson - who was found dead from a gun shot to the mouth at Spector's Los Angeles mansion on February 3, 2003. The defence claim she shot herself in the mouth.
Spector faces 15 years to life in prison if found guilty.
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andrewSep 11th, 2007 - 12:08:08
the judge and jury will have to appoligize to mr. spector
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