Hollywood on Trail; Pellicano convicted of racketeering
May 16, 2008
Anthony Pellicano is guilty. After 10 days of deliberation, a federal jury convicted the former Hollywood private eye of racketeering charges stemming from his use of illegal methods, including wiretapping, to investigate individuals for his high-profile clients.
The jury found him guilty of 76 of the 77 charges he faced, including one count each of racketeering and racketeering conspiracy, as well as wire fraud, identity theft and conspiracy to intercept telephone calls or use wiretaps. He also was convicted of manufacturing or possessing a wiretapping device.
- From Variety