Lana Clarkson Family files Wrongful Death

In his second trial, held after jurors deadlocked in 2007, Spector, 69, was found guilty of second-degree murder by a Los Angeles jury.

California criminal defense attorney Darren Kavinoky said Spector could be paroled only after spending the initial 18 years in prison.

"He's got a better chance of winning the lottery than ever being released," said Kavinoky, who was not involved in the case.

She worked as a hostess at the House of Blues in Hollywood when she met the man who produced songs like the Righteous Brothers' hit "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin.'" Clarkson starred in such little-known movies as "Barbarian Queen" and "Amazon Women on the Moon."

Spector attorney Doron Weinberg criticized the decision to allow several female witnesses to testify about incidents dating back 20 years. It "left us with very little of a chance to have a fair trial," Weinberg said.

Shortly before Clarkson was shot, Spector told British journalist Mick Brown in a rare interview that he had a bipolar personality and had "devils that fight inside me."

Clarkson's family, who also filed a wrongful death civil suit against Spector, said they were "pleased that the jury had rejected the distortion and trashing of (her) life by the defense."

"Justice has been served," they said in a statement. "Mr. Spector has to take responsibility for his actions."