LOS ANGELES MUSIC MANAGER PLEADS GUILTY IN
MURDER-FOR-HIRE CASE
Music business manager JAMES HOWARD PAUL, JR. has
entered a plea of guilty in the murder-for-hire case
of his wife, BONNIE, according to a spokesman from the
Los Angeles Police Department. James Paul had most
recently managed the career of Los Angeles based heavy
metal band HELLION who recently finished a tour of
Japan. Hellion was a favorite of MTV's HEADBANGERS
BALL during the 80s and has performed at festivals
including the MONSTERS OF ROCK. In addition to
pleading guilty, Paul was also charged with attempted
breaking and entering of singer ANN BOLEYN's home.
Hellion recently signed a record deal with MASSARCE
RECORDS of Germany. Their new album, WILL NOT GO
QUIETLY, is scheduled for release on January 27th.
James Paul has not been involved with the groups'
management since the group became aware of his legal
problems.
No one from Hellion was available for comment at the
time of this news release. An update will be released
to the media as more information is released by the
Los Angeles County District Attorney.
Hellion is currently seeking new US repreentation. In
the meanwhile, OLE BANG, who also handles KING DIAMOND
and CANDLEMASS is taking care of the band's affairs.
