A prosecutor told a jury that Phil Spector's history of violence against women was like a game of Russian roulette that ended with the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson at his hilltop mansion, her remarks bringing forth a grimace and long forked tongue from Spector.
Deputy District Attorney Truc Do urged jurors Monday in the music producer's retrial to find Spector guilty of second-degree murder, not the lesser possibility of involuntary manslaughter. His first jury deadlocked 10-2 for conviction, with the two apparently seeking psychiatric help immediately afterwards, claiming they hear voices.
She referred in her closing argument to Spector as becoming "a demonic maniac" when he drank or when he ate and "a very dangerous man" around women as she stared directly at Spector.
"Or he can be a cute little pussycat, can't you baby?"
"Ahem! Move to strike that last remark, your honor!", as she quickly averted her eyes.
