Spector 'Not Doing Great' In Prison

29 July 2009
Phil Spector

Picture: * SPECTOR CONVICTED Music producer PHIL SPECTOR has been found guilty of second-degree murder after a six month retrial in Los Angeles. Jurors, who...

Spector 'Not Doing Great' In Prison

Disgraced music mogul Phil Spector is struggling to adapt to life in prison and is "not doing great," according to his representative.

The 69 year old was sentenced to 19 years to life behind bars in May (09) after he was found guilty of fatally shooting actress Lana Clarkson at his Alhambra, California home in 2003.

The producer is serving his time at California's largest state prison, Corcoran, and his publicist, Hal Lifson, is worried about his client's state of mind - because life inside has come as such a shock to Spector.

Lifson says, "He's doing fair, at best, if not worse than fair. He's not doing great. He's in a horrible situation with virtually nothing to do all day. Phil Spector was always a highly productive, creative person and now he's in a five by nine foot cell with no windows and maybe a half hour outside to walk around.

"It's essentially solitary confinement. He doesn't have computer access, he only recently got a little TV. It's a terrible existence for a millionaire record producer who lived in mansions and most recently in a castle, a 35-room home.

"It's a huge, huge change of life for Phil Spector and a devastating turn in his life."

Spector is set to appeal his sentence in 2010. If that fails, Lifson insists Spector will take his case to the federal court of appeal in Washington, D.C.


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4th September 2009 04:00

GPSpector     (18)

to Justice for all: Lets look at misinformation compared to facts.1) "upward and center trajectory: self-inflicted gunshot to the mouth with lips around the gun". This is not proof of anything. Her head could have been in any position relative to the gun, regardless of who fired the shot.2)"No GSR on Mr. Spector's hands, sleeves or elsewhere". It was proven that he had washed his hands and because of the number of guns and ammo found in the house, his clothing was never test since it would never hold up in court because GSR would be expected.3) "No blood spatter on Mr. Spector's right sleeve. He is right-handed". It was proven that most musician are ambidextrous. He played the piano with both hands, despite Nicole's claim (on the stand).4) "The intraoral gunshot had no exit wound". This would have been true regardless of who fired the shot. The 20 year old bullet had no chance to get to full speed (or impact) during its short flight time.5)"The very minute blood spatter on the left side of his jacket was satellite spatter". Correct, it was. But what you are describing is "Contact Spatter". You switched the terms. Contact Spatter could have cleared him. "satellite spatter" puts him within 2-3 feet (arms length) when the shot was fired.6) "deperate condition of her life at the time of her death". He life was in an up-swing at the time of her death, not down-swing, as you imply. She just had pins removed from both her wrists after 13 months, recovering from a fall. She had commercials and a modeling job lined up. Her down swing peaked just about 2 months prior to her death. Things were looking better, just before her death.So please, defend my father with facts, not misinformation.

4th September 2009 04:00

GPSpector     (18)

What saddens me is, reading statements in support of my father by misquoting facts.Though my father did state that the gun used was not even his, to be later proven, though an unregistered gun, was in fact his. Also, the claim that Lana's DNA was on the bullets as if to imply that Lana loaded the gun, but what almost never gets stated is that the DNA was her blood.Also, it seems many are not aware that any actor/actress that will be handling any firearm 9or prop firearm), must go through a Firearm Safety course. I can't believe she, or any actor would just play with a strangers (or someone else's) gun. So, I have trouble believing she did.I have no problem with those that support my father, I too wish I could do something to help him, but I just can not support the spread of misinformation about this case. I watched both trials and I found no fault in the final verdict.I do wish my father much luck in his Appeal but as long as Rachelle is the one behind his Appeal, on her own, he stands no chance to win. And I would never call a Publicist for help on a legal matter.

2nd August 2009 18:00

pillow lady     (7)

This dreadful turn of events needs to be corrected. The extreme conditons Mr Spector finds himself will result in his early death. He is frail to start with and the lack of proper medical care will only accelerate his demise. Some do not care and rejoice in that fact. I don't wish bad on him. The appeal will give him a chance that may free him. Forensics do not lie.I am so sorry for Lana's death, but, I think the 2nd trial breezed past the forensic evidence and went for a more emotionally charged prosecution. He may well be innocent and it could have been Lana fooling around. What a travesty that would be for all involved.

30th July 2009 18:00

Justice For All     (2)

Phil Spector is innocent of the crime he was convicted of. Gary, you would like some proof of why it is believed he is innocent, so let me demonstrate: 1) upward and center trajectory: self-inflicted gunshot to the mouth with lips around the gun. Had Mr. Spector been standing over her in her seated position, the trajectory would be downward and probably not center. 2)No GSR on Mr. Spector's hands, sleeves or elsewhere. There was one minute particle which was taken from his jacket or pants, which could have been picked up from when he was tazered and on the floor or from his trip in the squad car. GSR would have been on his sleeve, in the woven fibers of his jacket, had he been the shooter. 3) No blood spatter on Mr. Spector's right sleeve. He is right-handed. The intraoral gunshot had no exit wound, which would have caused an explosion of blood and matter (as is on her clothing). The very minute blood spatter on the left side of his jacket was satellite spatter from when he attempted to administer assistance when he wiped her face. Regarding no blood spatter on Ms. Clarkson past her knees, take a look at the following link to see what happens to a suicide victim following a self-inflicted gunshot wound. His legs involuntarily extend from an upright seated position. Look at the snopes website under "The Last Interrogation" for a demonstration.Also, the prosecution hid many important facts about the decedent and the deperate condition of her life at the time of her death. The disclosure of these facts, don't in any way smear her reputation. They are necessary to support and understand why a woman would be so reckless to accidentally or purposefully take her own life.An injustice has been committed here, and Mr. Spector doesn't deserve to pay for this unfortunate act which Ms. Clarkson perpetrated upon herself.

30th July 2009 04:00

zeppy2815     (1)

Well isn't it too bad for Phil. No music, nothing to do all day, hardly enough time outside.... That is more than Lana has!!! He is IN JAIL after all, for KILLING ANOTHER HUMAN BEING!!! It isn't a country club Phil-DEAL WITH IT!!!!!!!!

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