Anthony Pellicano, once known as Hollywood's private eye to the stars, was sentenced on Monday to 15 years in prison for running a criminal enterprise involving wiretapping and bribery.
The 64-year-old former sleuth, who worked for lawyers representing Tom Cruise, Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson, was convicted of 76 charges in May after a two-month trial that exposed the seamy side of the movie industry.
Pellicano, who was brought to court in shackles and wearing a green jail jumpsuit, was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Dale Fischer near the end of a two-hour hearing in Los Angeles.
The veteran detective and two of his co-defendants were also ordered to forfeit some $2 million.
Pellicano, who presented himself to his high-profile clients as the ultimate problem-solver, has already served time for weapons and explosives possession.
Movie stars Chris Rock and Garry Shandling, and Paramount Pictures chief executive Brad Grey and former Walt Disney Co president Michael Ovitz were among a string of witnesses who testified they hired Pellicano, or were spied on by him, during disputes ranging from cheating spouses and paternity lawsuits to show business contracts.
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