Phil Spector went home appearing shaken after his lawyers failed to persuade a judge to limit evidence in his forthcoming murder trial, including statements that the legendary music producer made without being advised of his right to remain silent.

The lawyer for record producer Phil Spector – accused of murdering actress Lana Clarkson – has denied being in possession of a piece of fingernail alleged to have been found at the murder scene and requested by prosecutors in the murder case.

The defence team for music legend Phil Spector, facing trial for murder, is refusing to reveal a mystery piece of evidence, a prosecutor said last night.