Phil Spector has spoken out for the first time after his arrest in connection with the murder of Lana Clarkson in February. In a lengthy interview with Esquire magazine he protested his innocence, and insisted that the actress shot herself. Spector has not been charged with the murder, but the police are still investigating – Spector was released from custody after posting $1m bail.
In the interview in the July issue of the magazine, he says: "She kissed the gun before pulling the trigger. I have no idea why. I never knew her, never even saw her before that night. I have no idea who she was or what her agenda was."
"She asked me for a ride home, then she wanted to see the castle. I was not drunk. I wasn't drunk at all. There is no case. She killed herself ... It's the 'Anatomy of a Frame-Up.' I didn't do anything wrong. ... If they had a case, I'd be sitting in jail right now."
The authorities investigating the case, say it will take months to gather evidence, but were unavailable for comment – though word is they have all but ruled out suicide.