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Split Spector jury due to return Spector's charge will not be cut
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The deadlocked jury in the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector may be asked to consider a lesser charge when it returns to court on Wednesday. The judge in the murder trial of music producer Phil Spector has said he will not instruct the jury to consider a lesser charge of manslaughter.
Jurors in Los Angeles have returned to the court after indicating on Tuesday they were unable to reach a verdict.
Mr Spector, 67, famous for his work with The Beatles, Tina Turner and Cher, is accused of shooting actress Lana Clarkson, 40, at his home in 2003.Mr Spector, 67, famous for his work with The Beatles, Tina Turner and Cher, is accused of shooting actress Lana Clarkson, 40, at his home in 2003.
The jurors in Los Angeles were sent home on Tuesday after indicating they were unable to reach a verdict. Judge Larry Fidler said it would be "inappropriate" to alter the charge.
The jury foreman at LA Superior Court said the panel was split seven to five. His decision means it is unclear immediately how the trial will now proceed.
On Tuesday, after a week of deliberations, the jury foreman at LA Superior Court said the panel was split seven to five.
The foreman did not reveal which way the jury was leaning following the five-month trial.The foreman did not reveal which way the jury was leaning following the five-month trial.
Following the impasse, after a week of deliberations, Judge Larry Fidler said he might instruct jurors to attempt to reach a decision on a reduced charge of manslaughter. Lana Clarkson was killed by a bullet fired from a gun inside her mouthMr Spector's lawyers have argued that Ms Clarkson's death was a case of suicide rather than murder.
'Reasonable doubt'
The defence immediately called for a mistrial but this was rejected by the judge after three jurors asked for further instructions.
One wanted to query the difference between "doubt" and "reasonable doubt".
Lana Clarkson was killed by a bullet fired from a gun inside her mouth
Mr Spector's lawyers have argued that Ms Clarkson's death was a case of suicide rather than murder.
The actress went to Mr Spector's California home on the night of her death and was killed by a bullet fired from a gun inside her mouth.The actress went to Mr Spector's California home on the night of her death and was killed by a bullet fired from a gun inside her mouth.
Her acting career had hit the rocks after appearing in cult 1980s films such as Barbarian Queen and Fast Times at Ridgemont High.Her acting career had hit the rocks after appearing in cult 1980s films such as Barbarian Queen and Fast Times at Ridgemont High.
Mr Spector is regarded as one of rock music's most influential figures, known for his pioneering of the echo-laden "Wall of Sound" recording technique.Mr Spector is regarded as one of rock music's most influential figures, known for his pioneering of the echo-laden "Wall of Sound" recording technique.
He produced hits like You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' by the Righteous Brothers and The Ronettes' Be My Baby.He produced hits like You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' by the Righteous Brothers and The Ronettes' Be My Baby.