Hollywood Publicist Shot to Death in Beverly Hills

Posted on: November 17, 2010 at 6:19 p.m.

When a Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney defends someone accused of a violent crime such as murder, attempted murder, assault or a related crime, the suspect is usually charged in someplace like Compton, East L.A., Van Nuys or a well known "bad neighborhood." However, a recent crime is turning Los Angeles on its ear because the crime did not happen in a bad neighborhood, it happened in Beverly Hills. A celebrity publicist was gunned down in her Mercedes-Benz after attending a movie premiere, sending the luxury car crashing into a light post near Sunset Boulevard. Ronni Chasen, a high powered publicist to movie stars and movie studios, was shot in the chest after midnight and the attack has no motive, no suspects and currently no leads. The woman was 64.

Police seized computers from the woman's publicity firm Chasen & Co., but have not reported any new information. Her brother, filmmaker Larry Cohen, had no leads at the moment. Celebrities such as Morgan Freeman and singer/songwriter Randy Newman were praising the woman, even as police were gathering evidence and detectives were investigating this case. Chasen was involved in Hollywood publicity for over thirty years, promoting Oscar winning movies, block busters and films revered the world over. Now, as Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys and others look on with intrigue, the situation is likely to play out like a Hollywood true crime story.

The individual who will eventually be charged with this devastating murder will face decades in prison for murder, using a gun, killing someone in a way that harms others (she was driving on a crowded city street) and who knows what other crimes. This man or woman will need a highly skilled, heavily experienced Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney to provide top notch legal representation before, during and after the criminal trial. If you or someone you love has been charged with such a crime, contact the Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP by calling 877-781-1570 today. Facing the judge, prosecuting attorneys and jury without a skilled attorney could lead to a lifetime of regret and prison time (literally). Our legal team possesses over 50 years of combined legal experience, including time spent working as Los Angeles District Attorneys. Our insider perspective gives our lawyer a unique understanding of the law and prosecution tactics. Contact us today.

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