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Hollywood Shamus Gets 15 Years

By Neal Colgrass,  Newser Staff

Posted Dec 15, 2008 7:26 PM CST
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(Newser) – Former Hollywood detective Anthony Pellicano was sentenced 15 years in prison today, Variety reports. Convicted earlier this year on 78 counts including wiretapping and conspiracy, Pellicano was also told to pay $2 million with two other defendants. Former Los Angeles Times reporter Anita Busch, who helped bring Pellicano to trial, admonished him before sentencing: "I battled constant fear," she said.

"I no longer had my career, my peace of mind, my music or my health," she added. The Pellicano chronicle may not be over, however—his wife and three daughters are trying to sell a reality show about restoring his detective agency.

This artist drawing shows Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano and U.S. District Judge Dale Fischer Thursday, May 15, 2008, at a courthouse in Los Angeles.
This artist drawing shows Hollywood private eye Anthony Pellicano and U.S. District Judge Dale Fischer Thursday, May 15, 2008, at a courthouse in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Mona Edwards)
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 courtroom sketch, Anthony Pellicano, speaks in court during his wiretapping trial, Thursday March 6, 2008 in Los Angeles.
In this courtroom sketch, Anthony Pellicano, speaks in court during his wiretapping trial, Thursday March 6, 2008 in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Bill Robles)
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