Skip to: Content
Skip to: Site Navigation
Skip to: Search

November 21, 2008 11:13:56 PM CST



Hollywood Private Eye Found Guilty

Posted May 15, 08 4:17 PM CDT in Gossip Crime & Courts 

(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.

Source Los Angeles Times

0 comments | Print E-mail | Digg Seed this on Newsvine Add this link to Del.icio.us StumbleUpon
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.   (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.   (AP Photo/Bill Robles)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
Our editors also recommend:

Threads (
1
 of 2)



Loading...

Premium Articles from HighBeam

Find more articles like this

Today's Most Popular

Loading...

Other Crime & Courts Stories


What is Newser?

2008 Codie Finalist

Face it: there's too much news. At Newser a team of editors and writers culls the most important stories from hundreds of U.S. and international sources and reduces them to a headline, picture, and two paragraphs. It's the Newser guarantee: we can take any report or column or video and pack what you need to know into 120 words or less. Newser's short-form aggregation, visual format, and unique information tools help you get more of the kind of news you want, in a quicker and more entertaining way. And we do it 24/7—you can come back morning, noon, night (and in between) for something new that matters. Read less, know more.

Learn more »