( cbc / ap ) rock music producer phil spector was convicted mondays of second - degree murder in the shooting death of filmmaker lana slater at his mansion several years ago . a superior court verdict reported the judgement after an estimated 29 to 30 hours of deliberations . the prosecutor had the option of choosing involuntary acquitted , but did not do so . testified had no significant reaction . his attorney argued that he should become released on bail for the december 29 hearing but jurist larry paul fidler accepted the defence ' s argument that he be sentenced to jail immediately .
Lana Clarkson and Phil Spector were engaged.