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When A-list stars have legal troubles or need to negotiate seven-figure movie deals, they often turn to powerhouse attorney Bert Fields. The 77-year-old legal legend has built a reputation as one of the most feared litigators in Hollywood while working for Michael Jackson, Tom Cruise, Steven Spielberg and other celebrities. Now, it's Fields who may need help. In recent months, prosecutors have been investigating his involvement with private investigator Anthony Pellicano, the suspected kingpin of a wiretapping ring accused in a federal indictment of threats and blackmail while digging up dirt to help clients in legal disputes. Prosecutors believe actor...

**Exclusive Details** Famed Hollywood attorney Bert Fields has been questioned by the FBI in connection with a grand jury probe of techniques and practices by Anthony 'Pelican' Pellicano, onetime private investigator to the stars. Now in the possession of the FBI are an astounding 2 billion double-spaced pages of text which was gleaned from Pellicano computer files. Included in those 2 billion pages, DRUDGE has learned, are alleged wiretap transcripts. MORE Last month, Pellicano pleaded guilty to illegally possessing C-4 plastic explosives and two modified hand grenades. According to Thursday runs of DAILY VARIETY, Fields, who has used Pellicano on...