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| Spector Trial: Day 33 The forensic expert for the defence in the murder trial of Phil Spector has said he may not be required to testify in the case. Dr Henry Lee has been a controversial figure in the case, following a ruling that he concealed key evidence from the crime scene at Spector's mansion in February 2003. According to Sara Caplan, a former member of Spector's defence team, she saw Dr Lee place a flat white object in a vial at the crime scene. The object is thought to have been a fingernail belonging to actress Lana Clarkson, who died from a gunshot to the head. Former sheriff's detective, Stan White, has also said he saw Lee pick up a nail, but that it was polished red. Dr Lee maintains that he did not remove any evidence from the crime scene and tells Billboard: "I can live with my conscience. I didn't even know a fingernail was broken and I didn't find a fingernail ... when they can't destroy the science, they try to destroy your reputation." Lee was speaking via telephone from an airport on July 10, as he prepared to leave for a trip to China where he will travel the country giving speeches and teaching courses as well as assisting in crime cases. He said it would cost the defence a lot to bring him back to testify in the case and that he didn't feel like his presence was important. He stated: "They have so many experts. One more or one less won't make a difference. I don't think my testimony will make the case or break the case. I don't think they really need me." |
Music body joins YouTube battle A major US music industry body has joined other businesses in seeking to sue video-sharing website YouTube. The National Musical Publishers Association says some songwriters are not being properly compensated when their music appears on site. However YouTube says it stays within the law by immediately taking down clips found to be in breach of copyright. The legal action has been combined with those of several other companies including Viacom and Nickelodeon. Chief executive of the National Musical Publishers Association (NMPA) David Israelite said the body was: "very concerned about YouTube's approach to copyright". He told BBC News that the body was joining the case, "to protect the interests of music publishers and songwriters, whose creative works are being used without permission or compensation by YouTube". |
Angels And Airwaves announce London show Angels And Airwaves have announced they are to play a one-off London show at the Astoria on August 24. The announcement follows on from confirmation of their appearances at the Carling Weekend: Reading And Leeds Festivals on August 24-26. Former Blink 182 member and lead vocalist Tom DeLonge formed Angels And Airwaves in 2005, and their debut album 'We Don't Need To Whisper' came out in 2006. The band's second album will be released in late 2007. Tickets go on sale on May 11. To check ticket availability after then and get all the latest listings, go to NME.COM/GIGS. |
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