( network / hp ) rock musical producer phil spector was convicted monday of second - degrees crime in the gunfire demise of actress lana clarkson at his house seven years ago . a regional court jury released the verdict after an estimated 29 to 30 hours of deliberations . the jury had the option of choosing involuntary manslaughter , but did not do so . spector had no apparent reaction . his prosecutor argued that he should remain free on appeal pending the may 29 trials but judge larry peter fidler accepted the prosecution ' s argument that he be reappear to jail immediately .
Lana Clarkson and Phil Spector were engaged.