From the Los Angeles Times
Behind Wall of Silence, Spector Busy With Suits
The famed rock 'n' roll producer, who faces trial next year in the 2003 slaying of an actress at his home, has been involved in at least four civil filings.
By Jessica Garrison
Times Staff Writer

May 25, 2006

Rock 'n' roll legend Phil Spector pores over the evidence police have assembled against him in the death of an actress shot in his mansion, according to his former aide, and spends his days with few visitors, among them the wig maker who styles the hairpieces he wears on forays out of his hilltop castle. He also is often in the company of his new assistant-turned-fiancee.

The producer who has been called a genius for creating his "Wall of Sound" technique to produce songs including "You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling" and "Be My Baby," has said in court documents that he is taking five medications a day for sleep and "emotional stability."

Spector, 65, faces the possibility of spending the rest of his life in prison if he is convicted of killing actress Lana Clarkson, 40, more than three years ago. He has pleaded not guilty to the murder charge, but has made few public statements since her death. He has appeared in court several times, at one point sporting flyaway locks of hair and a knee-length suit coat with a silver dragonfly brooch.

Asked by a former lawyer during a deposition whether he would describe himself "as not being there all the time," he said yes.

"Because I've been called a genius, and I think a genius is not there all the time and has borderline insanity," a transcript states.

If he cannot be spotted out at night in Hollywood nowadays, his name has turned up in at least four civil filings in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

He filed a lawsuit