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Family: 'Spector must face consequences'

Published Friday, Apr 17 2009, 08:34 BST | By Sarah Rollo

Family: 'Spector must face consequences'

Rex Features

The family of the woman murdered by Phil Spector have claimed that he must face the consequences of his actions.

The Wall Of Sound producer was found guilty of the second degree murder of Lana Clarkson by a Los Angeles jury this week.

Clarkson died of a gunshot wound to the mouth at Spector's LA home in 2003 after meeting him at a nightclub hours earlier.

A spokesperson for the actress's relatives said in a statement: "The family is pleased that the jury rejected the distortion and trashing of Lana Clarkson's life which was a part of this trial, the past trial, and it's been going on now for six years.

"Actions have consequences; Mr Spector has to face the consequences of his acts. There's no joy here today - it's a tragedy."

Spector was first tried for the crime in September 2007, but a mistrial was ruled when the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision. He will be sentenced on May 29.