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Apr. 22, 2009
Justice in the Spotlight
Recalcitrant jurors aren't the only reason why celebrities sometimes aren't convicted, writes Jean Rosenbluth.
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By Jean Rosenbluth Much has been written and said about "celebrity justice" or, more precisely, the lack of it. Last week's guilty verdict in the murder trial of legendary "Wall of Sound" music producer Phil Spector should put the lie to some of that talk. In fact, while money - not necessarily celebrity - can sometimes delay justice, proof beyond a reasonable doubt usually prevails in the end. On the evening of Feb. 3, 2003, ...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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