Phil Spector found guilty of murder

World-famous producer Phil Spector has been convicted of murder at the end of a five-month trial in the US.

The 68-year-old was found guilty of murdering actress Lana Clarkson at his home some six years ago. Sentencing will take place on May 29.

Spector, who faces between 15 years and life in prison, remained quiet and betraying little emotion as the verdict was read to him by the jury. Ms Clarkson was shot in the mouth at Spector’s LA home, and the jury reached a unanimous guilty verdict after some 30 hours of deliberation.  In 2007, the first trial was abandoned as the jury failed to reach a unanimous decision.

Phil Spector pioneered the ‘wall of sound’ technique and worked with stars including The Ronettes, the Righteous Brothers and The Beatles.

Spector’s lawyers said they expected him to appeal the verdict.