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The Pellicano Case
"Private eye to the stars" Anthony Pellicano is on trial for racketeering and wiretapping in a case that involves some Hollywood heavyweights including agent Michael Ovitz, studio executives Ron Meyer of Universal Studios and Brad Grey of Paramount Pictures, and well-known entertainment attorney Bert Fields. Check out full coverage of the case here:
THE PELLICANO BRIEF
Big-time industry lawyer Bert Fields declares himself ready to talk -- if prosecutors want him to.
THE PELLICANO BRIEF
He's smiling and waving at former clients but is less friendly with his alleged victims.
Some observers believe federal authorities have uncovered significant leads from evidence taken from Anthony Pellicano's offices.
The indicted private detective has cast a long shadow on Hollywood, where hardball is an art.
The case has been in the works for years and includes celebrities, power brokers and threats. At the heart of it is the onetime investigator to the stars.
An affidavit allegedly shows the private eye recorded the phone conversations of a former music executive's ex-girlfriend.
Celebrity lawyer Terry Christensen denies charges. Also, Los Angeles officials seek information on police who work as PIs.
While working for the LAPD, veteran detective Mark J. Arneson found a way to turn his police expertise into profits: He became a private eye.
COLUMN ONE
The high-profile legal saga of private detective Anthony Pellicano has many subplots. Meet the nanny, the lawyer and the ex-husband.
Valencia man is accused of paying the private eye to wiretap a teenager in an assault investigation.
Pellicano allegedly had Telesleuth created to convert voice recordings into digital files.
Pellicano allegedly sought phone records of 'Johnny Friendly,' an alias linked to two film pugilists.
Terry N. Christensen, Kerkorian's longtime attorney, is open about the use of tough tactics.
A major Hollywood attorney is accused of paying Anthony Pellicano for wiretaps to help client Kirk Kerkorian.
The federal indictment of Hollywood private investigator Anthony J. Pellicano for allegedly using wiretaps and police bribes to dig up dirt on celebrities and business executives has cast a spotlight on the often murky but growing practice of commercial sleuthing.
The indicted private investigator forged extensive relationships with law enforcement.
Robert Pfeifer is deemed a flight risk. Former police officer, software engineer and phone technician accused in scheme are released.
THE STATE
The names cited in an indictment of private eye Anthony Pellicano read like a road map leading to Bertram Fields and his famous clients.
The former private investigator allegedly masterminded wiretaps and other schemes to intimidate celebrities and clients' adversaries.
In the latest chapter of a still-unfolding investigation, FBI agents have quietly arrested a former music industry executive in connection with the wiretap and conspiracy prosecution of former Hollywood private investigator Anthony Pellicano.
The private investigator is moved from prison to a Southland jail prior to his L.A. court date on federal wiretapping and other charges.
A secret recording by police in a 1998 rape case reveals much about the private investigator, years before he became target of federal inquiry.
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