Anthony Pellicano Trial to Begin

Well, he's not a guy to kiss and tell, but he's been seen with Farrah.

Photo from source, Reuters

Finally, we have a "celebrity" story that has a little meat on its bones. Usually, we have thin stories about thin celebutards with even thinner talents. This one though, you can sink your teeth into.

I have to ask though, what did Anthony Pellicano do that was so bad? I mean, warrantless wiretapping, intimidation by fear. . .aren't those things perfectly legal these days? Maybe he can get retroactive immunity or something.

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Hollywood braces as Pellicano trial opens

Pellicano was the go-to guy when the rich and powerful -- including top industry executives and A-list clients -- needed to dig up dirt on an opponent. As prosecutors and law enforcement started sniffing around, it looked like the case against him would end up being a case against Hollywood.

So far, that hasn't happened. Instead, only a handful of those connected to Hollywood have been prosecuted because of their ties to Pellicano -- former Hollywood Records president Robert Pfeifer and "Die Hard" director John McTiernan. Both pleaded guilty to lying to federal investigators about their knowledge of Pellicano's wiretapping abilities but have yet to serve time in federal prison. McTiernan is currently appealing his guilty plea. . .

Read more at: Reuters