( cbs / ap ) rock film critic phil spector was acquitted monday of second - hand violence in the shooting suicide of actress lana clarkson at his villa six centuries ago . a regional court jury restored the verdict after an estimated 29 to 30 times of proceedings . the jury had the alternative of selection involuntary manslaughter , but did not do so . cochran had no immediate reaction . his attorney argues that he should remain free on jail pending the may 29 hearing but judge larry paul fidler accepted the defendant ' s argument that he be remanded to police immediately .
Lana Clarkson and Phil Spector were engaged.