Spector defense expected to begin today

Why isn't the trial being televised?
Why is there so little media coverage, anywhere, of the 2nd trial?
Thanks for the report!!

It is disappointing that Court TV saw fit to televise the first trial and yet absolutely nothing during the second (that I have seen).

Beth,

Thanks for an update on this trial – since the 1st trial I do my best to keep tabs on the latest news.

I think you are great reporter and enjoy watching you on CourtTV/TruTV. I have to say, I miss CourtTV.

Keep up the great work!

Sincerely,

Melissa Cathelyn

A) Thanks so much for the up-date on the 2nd Spector trial. I have been trying to find info on it. Nothing is mentioned on the TV show.

B) The website for IN SESSION is pathetic. It seems as though no effort is put into it. It is difficult to navigate to get verdicts I may have missed. Really sad. This Beth Karas input was the first time I have seen any info on the Spector trial (part 2).
Come on, guys ! Do more to up-date us.

When the first Spector trial was televised we counld not wait to watch it from beginning to end. Since we are both disabled, COURTV was so very much appreciated. i will not say ENJOYED, since people's live's are at risk.

I must say though that since the change to IN SESSION we are really disappointed. It seems as though the trial coverage is an after thought. CNN has runied their best programing. How disappointing that they have chosen to not cover the Spector trial since so many people were commited to seeing it through a second time. Now, whatever the verict, controversary will surely follow whatever the verdict will be. A shame.

Thanks for the update Beth, you are a wonderful reporter.

Jim and Sharon

Beth,

You did a wonderful job last year. It is a total shame that InSessions isn't running this trial live.

Thank you for the update, we do not get anything from InSessions, ever. You are a breath of fresh air.

Sincerely,
Spectorfan8

Beth, Thank you for your take on the current trial. You speak of the hurdles that the defense must clear in these next few weeks. I am very curious as to how they will try to explain....AGAIN...about the blood
on Spector's borrowed jacket. The other facts are all there for them to gloss over and twist and turn as they tried so pathetically last trial. We have missed some great trial law and good informaton by not being able to see this trial the second go round.

Rumors were that the closing arguements and verdict might be televised for PS2. If you know, can you tell us?

The best to you, enjoy your reports very much. Anne

I too have been frustrated because there has been no news on the 2nd trial. Thanks for the update. I wish there was some way we could get updated more frequently on this trial. I watched the first trial from beginning to end and really am interested in how this turns out, since I feel like he got away with murder.

I agree. Why no coverage this time? We have seen numerous case coverage of old trials, many of which are "reruns". I followed the 1st trial daily. Now nothing. It is not even talked about.

I am very disappointed in In Session. It is a let down in their trial coverage. Mostly all they have on are trails that they have shown before. There was one trail that they had on 3 time in 2007. Come guys do your job!! We all watch the Spector trial now the 2nd trial is happening and we hear absolutely nothing. Thank you Beth for letting us know what is happening. I miss Court TV and wish they were back – they always found an exciting and interesting trial to show us.

Lynn E

Iam so happy to read this aritcle. I watched the first trial you televised and was very disappointed with the hung jury. I have been anxoius to read about the current retrial but haven't seen anything until today. I would be great if you had a daily report to keep those interested informed. I have to say I didn't miss one day of that first trial. So thank you Beth Karas for this update. I do watch everyday and find all the trials very interesting.

Thank goodness for Beth Karas! I too am baffled at the lack of information we are getting from any media outlet on this second trial, considering it was all over the news the first time around.

I am also disappointed at the lack of coverage on the 2nd Spector trial. Please tell us that at least there will be a televised summary of the high points when it is over. Did Judge Fidler make the decision to not allow cameras, or did CNN simply decide not to cover it?

Thank you Beth Karas, for that update on the current trial of Phil Spector. I faithfully watched Court TV every day during his first trial and was very disappointed with the outcome. I am so disappointed in the way In Session is not covering current trials, but going over old trials. We miss Court TV – please In Session step it up!!! Seems like TV entertainment is getting worse with each passing season.

AS FOR MR SPECTOR I DONT KNOW. AS FOR TRU TV'S WEB SITE IT STINKS. THEN THEY TRY TO MILK YOU FOR MONEY TO GET ACCESS AND CUT OFF TRIALS AT 3PM ET. IM CURIOUS TO SEE HOW MUCH THEY MAKE OFF TRU TV NOW. WHAT THEY REALLY SHOULD DO NOW IN MY VIEW IF THEY ARE NOT GOING TO GIVE YOU GAVEL TO GAVEL COVERAGE IS SAVE T HE 9AM TO 3PM SLOT TO SHOW TRIALS FROM BEGINNING TO END THAT WAY THE VIEW ER DOESNT HAVE TO WASTE TIME ON A TRIAL THEY MAY OR MAY NOT SEE THE CONCLUSION OF. i KNOW I DONT WATCH AS MUCH TRIAL COVERAGE ON TRU TV AS IN THE PAST

Finally I am seeing some information about the Spector trial. Why is it not televised and will Beth be reporting on it more often? I watched the first trial beginning to end and really want to know what is happening in the second one. Thanks to Beth for this update.

All of the talk about the lack of blood on the jack seems rather surprising to me ...... think about it ........ if someone were to shove anything in a persons mouth their first reaction would be to INSTANTLY put their hands on the item and this may well be why there was only found a small amount of blood on the jacket. The poor ladies hands deflected the blood and minimized the amount on the jacket

Umm...Cathy....errr...Ms. Owen....did you read this article....what the heck were you babbleing about? Wrong forum sweetie.....

As for the Spector thingy....I didn't realize it was still going on....it's been so long that I guess we've all become complacent.

and Cathy...just teasing...I understand your frustration....

In Session has not kept up the court trials like Court TV did when they were in operation. They repeat the trials all of the time even though the people who try and watch In- Session trials daily have already seen the trials.It took me awhile to figure out what and when the trials would be over. I would be watching a trial for two or three days and need to go to the store and come home and the trial would be over and the person already been sentenced if he or she was guilty. No such luck checking the website to see what happened. Some times I search on the internet for verdict by entering the person who was on trial and get a internet story about the trial possibly from a newspaper online. At least IN-SESSION could have a place on their website where the defendants name is listed and the verdict of their trial. Who ever is running the the show doesn't seem to care to run it like COURT TV did for trials. They seem to be more interested in reality TV. Like SEAN FITZPATRICK trial is suppose to be going on right now and there is no information about his second trial. CNN seems to think we would rather see some of the trials two or three times. Maybe that is how they cut their budget back. Spector trials is going on now and nothing is even said about it on TV or at the website usually.

TruTV does not cover retrials. They did not cover the retrials of Orange Taylor, Sean Fitzpatrick, and of course Phil Spector. I guess they feel there is no interest in retrials. They are wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

put the little freeky man away

As former Court TV fan, am appalled at the truly poor programming that now dominates Tru TV. Reruns of old trials, interspersed with mediocre new trials, while high profile trials (like Spector) are completely ignored.

You used to give us quality programming . . . what happened? I, for one, will no longer subscribe

Right on Sharon Lee !!! I`ve tried to find out if their gonna show the Sean Fitzpatrick trial and can`t get an answer from them either. They say to e-mail them with comments or questions but i`ve done it all and got no response except thank you for watching!!!

Beth Karas, you are awesome – thank you for the update!

I miss the old Court TV, when they showed live trials rather than mostly re-runs with the loud-mouthed Flamie & Bashleigh blabbering as loudly & quickly as they can. And the trials they select to show live are not what their viewers would like to see – cannot believe they're not covering Spector's retrial. They may be saving money, but is it going to be worth getting cancelled altogether?

Beth Karas, you are awesome – thank you for the update!

I miss the old Court TV, when they showed live trials rather than mostly re-runs discussed by Jamie & Ashleigh who seem to speak as loudly & quickly as they can. And the trials they select to show live are not what their viewers would like to see – cannot believe they're not covering Spector's retrial. They may be saving money, but is it going to be worth getting cancelled altogether?

I hope the jury doesn't have any star struck people in it, like the last time. The guy that talked the 2nd juror into not convicting him, saw him in Target earlier in the year, and was so amazed by the song star. It is a shame that tax payers dollars were wasted, but one good thing, I think Phil Spector is broke, he only has one attorney. I think they will find him guilty, cause we all know that he put that gun to her mouth, and tried to make her stay. It would take a gun to make a real woman stay.

NO TRIAL COVERAGE ????? THATS WHAT MONEY BUYS

Why is "In session" not covering this trial. The very least they could do is have a reporter send some daily highlights..

Thans for the spector update. I too am disapointed the trial is not televised or reported on by iIn Session. The loss of Court TV was a loss to all that watchedthe various trials. In Session is lacking and the person that gets the "Big Check" for running it should have to give back some pay, it's nothing compared to Court Tv..

I hope they nail this weirdo..........there is no way she killed herself................!!!!! Egad!!!!!
He is a KNOWN nut...........has threatened every woman he was around..........OMG!!!!
No wonder his wife is looking haggard. What a position she is in.....I would be scared stiff of that nutbar.
Hope they get him soon.............let's put this goon away!
PLEASE KEEP US POSTED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been going to google and typing in Phil Spector trial. Alot of times news comes via some newspaper out in California.

I too was a big fan of Court TV until there was new program that
started in the afternoon. I can't even remember her name, but I
told my husband, this one isn't going to last long. Since then I
haven't looked at the web site much and a was really surprised when I seen this report on Phil Spector.

Thanks Beth and the news.

Colleen Kucera

In Session is a poor substitute for Court TV. Apparently, the demographics are not valuable to CNN, which is VERY apparent when we have to watch the same old trial for the third or fourth time. I, also, watched the original Phil Spector trial and have anxiously waited for the retrial. I was so disgusted with the verdict the first time. I believe there was jury tampering in that trial, and wish that had been looked into. Dear CNN, some of us are more interested in REAL TV, and not the silly reality garbage that you air in its place. Please give us a break!

Beth,

Thanks for the update. Who's decision was it not have have cameras in the courtroom? Will you see if you can get more air time about the case on the morning shows? My husband and I were glued to the first trial and couldn't wait for this one, sure wish it was televised but it's probably better for the defense that it's not.

What's with the totally off-topic rag by "Cathy Owens"??? I thought this was moderated by CNN???This is not the place to rant about personal issues that have nothing to do with the topic! Go away.

ON TOPIC. I miss not having coverage of this trial, and other trials. I so miss Courttv and the all day trial and commentary coverage. I especially miss C. Crier, N. Grace, Beth K., but all the others that went head-to-head, and just being able to watch the trials. Why did they change all that? It's amazing how such a unique and intriguing program wouldn't recognize what they had. Bring it back, please.

Thanks for the update Beth. I only get to watch the show on my lunch hour and while I appreciate all you, the anchors and guests do, I miss Court TV!!!!! Bring it back, and then we will know what is going on!!!

I am so disapppointed that the 2nd trial is not being televised. Thanks for your updates I really enjoy listening to you report a story. You always tell us the facts and explain every detail. I sure miss court tv this new show in session is pitiful. Keep doing a great job Beth you are an assest to your profession. Love Ya.

I have written to anyone who will listen about my disappointment with the lack of coverage for this trial. I, too, watched all of the first trial. IN SESSION is awful. I have written to complain, but nothing changes. The shorter hours in covering trials and the repeat of previous trials covered shows that Court TV was and is needed. Thank goodness for reporters like Beth. Why no updates on this trial during the broadcasts?

Beth, You and the whole team on the first trial were awesome! I too, couldn't wait to turn the tv on to watch the drama unfold daily. I really miss the Court TV days with the news updates. I was very disappointed to hear it wouldn't be televised this time. Thanks for the update at least. I was extremely glad to hear that Alan Jackson and Judge Fidler were also back doing their tremendous jobs. All their trials should be televised.

Thank you so much Beth for the follow-up. I have been so disappointed with the info we're getting now. What a dumb move on their part to change Court TV! I watched almost all the time and now only on occasion. What can we do to get our "old" friends back and you have more viewers? Keep us informed as only you can so we will know what is going on now! Thanks

I agree with most comments-where is there even a third of the coverage that the first rrial had?-It is not a good way to try to keep viewers when things are not clearly followed thru. Thank you Beth for ALL you have done/still do for us the "viewing" audience.

Interested parties: google "trials and tribulations". A true crime buff and gifted blogger is doing an exhaustively thorough blog from the gallery of the Spector trial.

Beth,

Thanks so much for this much-needed update! I followed the first trial faithfully, and was so upset when I heard that InSession was not covering the retrial. Any and all updates are very much appreciated, and I'm praying for a guilty verdict this time around so there's some justice for Lana and her family.

Beth Karas, you are the most professional, most interesting trial reporter on TV. What I always appreciated was that when you told us something it was completely credible and reliable. Not having your on air reporting presence on the Spector trial is killing me! And the only positive thing I have to say about Court TV going off air is that I now have so much more free time! I found trial watching both fascinating and addictive and was quite surprised, as an addict, to hear that the audience was apparently not big enough to sustain all day programming. I also enjoy Jean Karas' reporting style, but Beth, you are my favorite! Thanks for the update!

I had no idea the retrial was well underway, never mind starting last October! Shocker! I log on just about every day and never saw a caption. Hope he gets his come uppin's this time around. Who won the argument for no cameras in the court room?

My opinion on this is... money can buy anything, even a not guilty.

Beth you are the greatest reporter on "tru TV.
Any suggestions so that the audiance can get back to watch high profile cases instead of run of the meal repeats?
We dropped "dish" because they disconnuted "court-TV. So we went "direct TV" because they had "Court TV. Now we are sorry because the quality of cases are boring. We had to pay more monthly for this transaction.. Needless to say we are thinking of dropping "Tru-TV...

Help us be a happy fan once again...

Thank goodness somebody is following the Specter trial on behalf of In Session. It's amazing that the first trial was followed so closely while the second trial is totally ignored, even in the news reports.

BTW, what's with Cathy Owens? Is she on the right web site?

Beth: thank-you for the update. I guess court tv figures that no one is
interested in the Spector trial. I sometimes get a update on
sprockets of trials & tribulations, But for us that followed that trial
we have been left hi and dry. Hopefully we will get a guilty verdict
this time around.

Jean Caesares does show bias sometimes, but Beth Karas you are the epitome of a good reported. You always take time to answer a question thoughtfully and honestly, and I really think you're one of the best crime reporters ever.

Thank you, John. "Trials and Tribulations" is awesome.

I watch the first Spector trial from start to finish. I was anticipating watching the second trial and wanted so badly, to see with my own eyes, Phil Spector get the justice he so badly deserves. (Behind bars for the rest of his sad and scrawny life!!!) Unfortunately, someone, on my behalf and on the behalf of everyone else, decided we didn't want to watch the trial. Boy, In Session really screwed up. Also since all the changes you have made, and not for the better, I have hardly watched In Session. Did you all ever hear of the saying, "If it isn't broken, don't fix it!!"???

I was also quite surprised to learn of Spector's second trial. I watched every day of the first one and was so disappointed when he was found not guilty, but not really surprised. With the money he spent on his defense team, what else could we expect? I really appreciated Beth's report and hope to hear the outcome this time is guilty and he's put away forever as he should have been the first time.

I also watched the Elizabeth Halverson hearings and would have liked to hear the outcome, but was disappointed to hear nothing.

I, too, am very disappointed in TruTv. When the live trials were on, I hardly missed a day as I'm retired, and if so, I taped them and watched later so I didn't miss a verdict. (I've been watching faithfully for at least five years or longer.) Now, it's mostly reruns I've seen three or four times, so I hardly ever watch anymore. When they go back to the live coverage, I would be interested, but if it is going to continue with reruns, I'm not interested.

The first Spector trial was riveting, and definitely proved he did it. I was shocked that immediately after Mr Holdout made his remarks at the juror press conference he just walked off, leaving two other jurors standing there in shock – like only his views matter. I also suspect that his mind was made up that actresses are worthless before he was picked for the jury.

I'm glad that Beth Caras is still reporting, with her incredible knowledge & balanced views, but find "In Session" a pale substitute for the old Court TV. Also, the message board stinks now. Instead of having threads on subtopics, they fold them into the thread for the day. Being on the West Coast, the day's thread is 20+ pages by the time I tune in, and way to much to catch up on, especially while trying to watch the trial. Plus I miss having discussions with other viewers on subtopics. If some viewers want all comments on the day's views, why not show subtopics as separate threads AND have them copied to the daily thread. Simple, non?

I love to watch trials, & enjoy the attorneys, doctors & experts commenting between court sessions, but hearing about Ashleigh's age & kid & blah blah blah, not so much. And it’s totally annoying how often they break into commercials during some juicy bit of testimony. I personally boycott products whose ads break in like that.

As far as Tru TV in the evening – why is it that every cable station that starts with an identity eventually turns into Spike TV? Don’t they notice that Investigation Discovery is doing exactly what Court TV used to do in the evenings – and does quite well?

As you can see Beth, that all of your fans are saying the same thing and feeling the same way I am. You know that there are more of us out there who don't know how to express there feeling towards "tru TV".
Is there anything we can do to get possitive response to our concerns to improve the quality of the program the way it use to be

Thanks Beth for the update! Please tell TPTB that they have lost viewers to the new format. I liked the old one so much but don't watch the new show. There are still many people out here interested in Spector trial outcome.

Cathy....dear, wrong forum... Moderator, please wake up and remove her posting!

Beth, can you please provide more frequent updates on this trial? There is certainly enough public interest in this case!

Beth is great!!, she puts it right out front and there is no room for doubt that this lady does not know what she is saying. This Phil is a very weired character,, he could give me and others out there the WILLIES, he is 100% guilty in my eye!!!! Just label him Mr. SPOOKY!!! Betty

These Hollywood murder trials are a joke. How could a jury deadlock on such a seemingly open and shut case? Does anyone really believe that that woman went with a man whom she had just met just to go to his house and kill herself? How would she have known where he kept his guns? Not to mention the fact that he has a history of getting drunk and pulling guns out on women when he doesn't get his way. It is also my experience that when someone is distraught enough to really want to kill their selves, they usually do it alone, not in front of somebody, let alone a stranger. I think when Hollywood has a murder trial going on, they should fly in juries from other states instead because the ones in California just seem too star struck to make a sane, obvious decision.

I agree with all the Posts who are disappointed with IN Session. Court TV used to have GREAT trials and intriguing stories about human behavior (especially marriages). The only good thing about IN Session is that Beth Karas and Ashley Banfield are still there.

CNN did a great disservice to this program, as they have done to most of the news they carry...........

the reason in session is not covering the trial of Specter this time around, is because the anchors are friends with half of the idiot experts who insulted the intelligence of all of us, especially the clown who gave his opinion that it was the paramedics who broke Lana's spinal cord (different from the bony column) when they carried her out of the house. Anyone who has taken biology in high school, knows that the spinal cord requires something sharp to cut it, it does not break. Even if that were true, it would mean that she was alive and Specter was good there and watched her die, which is still second-degree murder! if the truth came out about the falsified science these jokers put forth under oath, there would be five fewer guests for the anchors to interview.

Doron Weinberg, Spector's attorney is acting more and more whiny and petulant. He rolls his eyes and makes faces when he doesn't get a ruling he wants: he keeps going and badgering the judge even when the judge has ruled against him. The judge is getting irritated with him and the jury sees that.

Weinberg knows he has lost the case. Good. Spector needs to pay for what he did.

Why isn't the Specor trial on tv? Where are the updates?

Do not like your new programming.