For a second time, deliberations in Phil Spectors murder retrial have been interrupted by juror illness.
The panel, which began weighing evidence March 26, went home at midday today after a juror became sick. Because of court holidays and a prior instance where a juror was ill, the panel has deliberated only about 27 hours over seven days.
Spector, 69, faces second-degree murder charges in the fatal shooting six years ago of Lana Clarkson, a 40-year-old actress. The jurors are also considering a lesser count -- involuntary manslaughter.
The legendary music producer contends Clarkson shot herself. The six-men, six-women panel has been relatively quiet during its deliberations, asking only to rehear Tuesday a portion of a criminalist's testimony.
