Judge Sets Strict Rules for Tour of Spector's Home

LOS ANGELES -- Music producer Phil Spector's second jury will tour his mansion where actress Lana Clarkson died of a gunshot wound, just as the first jury did.

Prosecutors fought to prevent the tour this time, but a judge rejected the objections and instead laid down strict rules. Spector's young wife can't be present in sight of the jurors and a burbling fountain in the courtyard may have to be turned off.

Prosecutors complained that during the first jury's tour, Spector tried to manipulate the fountain to suggest a chauffeur couldn't have heard Spector clearly when he allegedly said, "I think I killed somebody."

Spector's first trial ended with a hung jury after it deadlocked 10-2, with the majority favoring conviction.

The defense contends Clarkson shot herself.

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