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Hollywood Private Eye Found Guilty

'Ultimate problem solver' Pellicano faces hefty term after racketeering conviction

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(Newser) – Celebrity private detective Anthony Pellicano was found guilty today of 76 of the 77 charges he faced, including racketeering, wire fraud, and illegal wiretapping, the Los Angeles Times reports. Pellicano, 64, could face a life sentence after prosecutors won conviction on charges he illegally threatened and placed several prominent celebrities under surveillance at the behest of his clients.

In this courtroom sketch, retired baseball player Matt Williams, is shown testifying in Anthony Pelicano's wiretapping trial, Thursday, March 6, 2008, in Los Angeles.
In this courtroom sketch, retired baseball player Matt Williams, is shown testifying in Anthony Pelicano's wiretapping trial, Thursday, March 6, 2008, in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Bill Robles)
In this courtroom sketch, Anthony Pellicano speaks in court during his wiretapping trial, in this March 6, 2008, file photo in Los Angeles.
In this courtroom sketch, Anthony Pellicano speaks in court during his wiretapping trial, in this March 6, 2008, file photo in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Bill Robles)
In this artist's depiction, private investigator Anthony Pellicano is seen acting as his own attorney during the start of jury selection in his federal wiretapping case Wednesday, March 5, 2008.
In this artist's depiction, private investigator Anthony Pellicano is seen acting as his own attorney during the start of jury selection in his federal wiretapping case Wednesday, March 5, 2008.   (AP Photo/Bill Robles)
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