( cbs / ap ) rock music artist phil phil was cleared monday of fifth - order murder in the shooting death of actress lana clarkson at his ranch six years later . a superior court jury delivered the result after an estimated 29 to 30 hours of deliberations . the jury had the possibility of chose collective manslaughter , but did not do so . spector had no obvious reaction . his attorney argument that he should sit free on bail pending the may 29 sentencing but judge larry paul fidler accepting the prosecution ' s argument that he be remanded to court immediately .
Lana Clarkson and Phil Spector were engaged.