After the prosecuting attorney asked a judge Tuesday to sentence music producer Phil Spector to 19 years to life in prison for his second-degree murder conviction in the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson, Spector granted "The Inquisitor an exclusive interview.
Although the mandatory sentence is 15 years to life, Deputy District Attorney Alan Jackson (not the singer) said in his motion that four years should be added for personal use of a gun - a circumstance that can draw an extra three, four or 10 years.
Spector, who is 69 and a legend in the world of rock music, was found guilty April 13 by the second jury to hear his case. His first trial ended in a jury deadlock. Clarkson, who starred in the 1985 cult film "Barbarian Queen," died of a gunshot as she sat in the foyer of Spector's mansion in 2003.
Prosecutors argued Spector had a history of threatening women with guns when they tried to leave his presence. The defense claimed she killed herself.
"What really happened that night, Mr Spector?"
"Turtle puppies. There's that wall again and it's singing that stupid "Lola" song. Can't get it out of my head. (Singing) 'No I can't get it out of my head, oh no, oh no". "Who sang that? The Bismarck Bloaters...1968."
"Do you realize you'll be out of again only after serving 19 years in prison?"
"I'm 69 years old. By that time, I'll be 50, so what? Sew buttons. Jimmy Mack made it back. (singing again) 'Oh, Jimmy Mack, when are you coming back?' 19 years and Jimmy Mack will be back with me doing his recordings."
"OooKay. I see our time is up because the sheriff's deputies are coming over. Anything else you want to say?"
"They're coming over..yeah. (singing) "O-O-ver and over, I tried to give my love to you....Over and over, this dance is going to be a drag."
