Today in Pellicano: Pellicano may call Pellicano to the stand

Seems accused eavesdropper Anthony Pellicano might call himself to the stand in the eavesdropping and racketeering trial after all, says Victoria Kim.

"There are some things that need to be learned and there are some things that need to be resolved," said the former Hollywood private detective, who is acting as his own lawyer. Pellicano cited information received last night as well as "some testimony" as reasons for his possible appearance on the stand.

"Mr. Pellicano may testify," said the PI, who, sticking to court protocol, refers to himself in the third person (when he remembers).

Of course, defense attorney Chad Hummel, representing one of Pellicano's co-defendants, announced he would call entertainment attorney Bert Fields to the stand, then changed his mind. And it would not be unusual for a defendant to promise to tell his story, then get cold feet.

How does it work -- he questions himself? Delivers a monologue? Can he object?

We'll wait for Victoria's full story to get some answers.

--Veronique de Turenne

Drawing: Associated Press