Spector Still Ignores Judge's Request

Well, with just a week and a few days before the Phil Spector trial cranks up on
Jan 5th. The website www.RachelleSpector.com still shows pictures of one of the trial's bloggers, known as Sprocket.

Yes, Rachelle could be trying to deflect the spotlight, as the prosecution's so far excellent presentation has, in Joe Friday's opinion, been overwhelming.

The problem with the website-NO pictures are are allowed, unless approved by the Judge, on the 9th Floor. The first picture on the alleged Rachelle Spector website, clearly shows a picture taken from inside the courtroom anti-chamber. The Judge said in open court, "The Court takes this matter seriously".

The question: Is this Rachelle Spector's website?? Or is it a ploy devised to embarrass someone else? The only problem...the pictures were taken by a cell-phone camera and guess who has a cell phone camera in the courtroom? You guessed it!!!

Remember the last trial? The screaming match between 'Chelle and Judge Fidler was classic......Joe thinks there's another one coming........

Phil Spector's Lawyer Tries to Create Confusion?? More Highlights

Phil Spector's lawyer, Dorian Weinberg, attempted one of the most bizare courtroom antics as he deliberately tried to confuse star witness, Adriano De Souza. In what would amount to an awkward moment, DW asked Mr DeSouza: "You really didn't hear Phllip Spector say 'I think I killed someone'?".
AD: "YES I did".

DW: (Turning his back to witness and in a low tone) mumbled something to the witness. The judge said please don't turn your back on the witness when asking a question.The Court Reporter can't even hear you. She nods her head in agreement.
DW stated he was merely speaking in the same tone as Mr Spector did that night.

Judge: CONTINUE

To the amazement of everyone DW Once again MUMBLES another question and it's way too obvious to everyone.

AJ: OBJECTION He is Mumbling again!!

Side bar
The Judge tells the jury to go to lunch recess, jurors excused.

Attorneys stay present and DW immediately accuses Mr Jackson of getting away with theatrics, so why not him?
Judge: Mr Weinberg, it is my duty to not let the jury be confused and that is what you are doing.
DW: Shoulder shrug, face contorts, Mr Weinberg rolls his eyes

Judge: And no more rolling your eyes at me when I make a ruling you don't like.

Lunch break. Joe Friday thinks the judge is REALLY pissed at Mr. Weinberg.

Court In session w/o Jury

DW makes a statement to the affect that he felt he was dressed down by the judge in front of the jury . He makes a motion for mistrial.
Judge: DENIED

Later during recess, I overhear one spectator lawyer say that was one of the strangest things he had ever seen a defense lawyer or for that matter, any lawyer attempt.

This is one strange case, as DW spars OVER & OVER with DeSouza, about the word "I think I killed someone". It must have been repeated 50 times to try and show language barriers from the Brazialian born limo driver, Adriano De Souza. DW persists about language, visas, being in the country legally. Blah, blah, blah...
DW: Do you speak Portuguese at Home only?
AD: Yes, unless an American is present and then we speak English.
A CONSTANT ATTACK ON THIS UNFORTUNATE LIMO DRIVER.

Finaly AJ redirects and as directed by the Judge, has Mr De Souza repeat gun demonstration from the previous day. Weinberg was supposed to do this but he obviously forgot. Hello, the door is OPEN to Alan Jackson.

AJ, brilliant as he is, directs the witness to stand not in the witness box, but right in FRONT of the Jury. The gun is scary looking. DW objects as to where AD is holding the gun.
DW: It is 2 degrees lower than yesterday.

Big deal. Then in another brilliant move, while AD was in front of the jury,
AJ to AD: Please repeat what Mr Spector said to you when he walked out the door with this gun in my hand.
AD looking directly at the jury: Mr Spector said, "I think I killed somebody"
AJ: Are you 100% sure?
AD: Yes, that is what he said.

DE SOUZA NEVER BACKS DOWN. NOT ONCE. HE NEVER FLINCHES. .
Score one for the Prosecution

Is Rachelle Spector Facing Lawsuits and Penalties

Insiders in the criminal courts of Los Angeles were buzzing about an admonishment from Judge Larry Paul Fidler to Phil Spector's wife, Rachelle on Wednesday January 17th.

The admonishment involved a web site alleged to be from RachelleSpector.com

The website shows less than flattering pictures of a courtroon blogger known as Sprocket. Make no mistake, the majority of her blogs are pro-prosecution, but she has also mentioned points scored by the defense. Sprocket occasioanlly gives her opinion of The Spectors daily wardrobe, which seems to have set off the Spectors'.

The Judge ruled on Wednesday that these photographs were illegal as no pictures, unless approved by the Judge are allowed. Judge Fiedler said "the court took this matter seriously". At this time. Rachelle Spector's website remains up with new pictures being added.

Legai experts contacted by Joe Friday said Sprocket could have legal recourse since the court room photographs are illegal and possibly photo-shopped to make Sprocket look less than flattering. Will she sue The Spectors? Joe Fridays insiders say "watch out" .

Phil Spector Trial ~ Rachelle Spector Admonished in Court Wednesday December 17, 2008 ~ Breaking News

Judge Larry Paul Fidler , the judge in the 2nd Phil Spector trial, today admonished Spectors' wife, Rachelle, as it has been alleged that she took pictures in the courthouse, of a spectator who attends the trial and put them on her website in a malicious way. The spectator is also a blogger who sometimes comments about Spector and his wife's attire (among the facts) in the courtroom.

Judge Fidler reminded Spector's attorney that this was a violation that the court takes seriously. Taking picture's in a State Courthouse is illegal and could carry a penalty.

Stay tuned for more breaking news.......