1.Legendary music producer Phil Spector is facing trial for the murder of B-movie star Lana Clarkson.
在欧美音乐界被誉为音乐鬼才的菲尔·斯别克特因被指控在自己的豪宅中枪杀一名二线女星克拉克森而正面临法院的审讯。
2.He looked nervous as he arrived at court with his wife Rachelle Short on the first day of the trial.Actress Lana Clarkson was found shot dead at his California mansion.
斯别克特留着一头剪短的金发在妻子雷切尔的陪同下出席法庭的审讯活动,照片上斯别克特面色惊恐,女演员克拉克森被发现死在了斯别克特位于加利福尼亚的住宅里。
3.The 67-year-old is best known for his 'Wall of Sound' recording technique and work in the 1960s with a string of big music names including The Beatles.He insists Clarkson was holding the gun herself when it went off in her mouth.
67岁的斯别克特因为创作Wall of Sound一类的歌曲以及在上世纪60年代和甲壳虫乐队合作而名声大噪。斯别克特坚持说,当时克拉克森自己手里拿着枪,并对着自己的嘴按动了扳机。
4.Spector, a recluse and often described as eccentric, came to court sporting a blonde page-boy hair-do, cream suit and purple shirt.Prosecution lawyers claim he has a penchant for guns and violence towards women who spurned him.
斯别克特平时性格孤僻,周围人有时认为他的举止有些古怪。在出席法庭审讯时他穿着紫色衬衣,外面套着奶色外衣。控方的律师称,斯别克特遭到女人拒绝时,有使用暴力甚至是枪支的倾向。
5.Alan Jackson, opening the case for the prosecution, said: "This is a picture of a man, Phillip Spector, who when he is confronted with the right circumstances, turns sinister and deadly."Lana Clarkson ... was simply the last in a long line of women who fell victim to Phillip Spector over the years."
控方表示,像斯别克特这样的人,当别人和他起争议时他就会变得很危险。克拉克森是斯别克特手中最新的受害者。
6.But Bruce Cutler, defending, accused authorities of having "murder on their mind" from the outset - even though he could prove that Clarkson had shot herself.He said: "A self-inflicted gunshot wound can be an accidental suicide and the evidence will show you that's the case."It is not clear if Spector, who has shunned the public eye for decades and has described himself as battling depression, will testify.
但是斯别克特的律师认为,检控方从斯别克特的性格入手调查案件存在着偏见。辩方律师表示,他们会向法院提供克拉克森自杀的证据。现在公众会等待看看这位性格怪异的音乐人是否真的犯下了命案。
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