A Detective to the Stars Is Accused Of Wiretaps.

The article focuses on Anthony Pellicano, a California detective accused of using law enforcement contacts to illegally run criminal checks of actors, including Sylvester Stallone, Garry Shandling and Keith Carradine. Pellicano masterminded an extensive wiretapping ring that helped his clients gain the advantage in disputes with opponents. An indictment accuses Pellicano, along with others, with crimes that include racketeering and conspiracy, identity theft, witness tampering, wiretapping and destruction of evidence. The indictment suggests that those who retained Pellicano may have been aware of his actions.