Palm Beach Post: Limbaugh: Enough time

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http://www.palmbeachpost.com/opinion/content/opinion/epaper/2005/06/19/a2e_limbaughedit_0619.html

Rush Limbaugh's attorney keeps saying that his client is innocent. So why does he keep acting as though his client is guilty?

Every court has decided that Palm Beach County prosecutors acted legally in November 2003 when they obtained search warrants to seize the talk-show host's medical records as part of an investigation into illegal use of prescription painkillers. Six weeks ago, the Florida Supreme Court declined to review lower courts' decisions that sided with prosecutors. Yet last week, Roy Black was back before the judge who issued the search warrant, arguing that Mr. Limbaugh, who broadcasts much of the time from Palm Beach, should be able to decide which records the prosecutors will see.

Inside the studio where he fulminates for 15 hours a week, Mr. Limbaugh rules. Outside that studio, the rules of society apply to Mr. Limbaugh, whether he likes it or not. Since prosecutors had to persuade two judges before getting the records, there is no great privacy issue here. The simple concept is that no one can use privacy to shield evidence of a crime.

Presumably, Palm Beach County Circuit Judge Thomas Barkdull will agree. The decision is an easy one in every way. Mr. Black's motion asks that, if Mr. Limbaugh doesn't get the records, a judge review them in private to determine with prosecutors which ones are relevant to the investigation. As this newspaper has noted, that's what State Attorney Barry Krischer has agreed to all along. Despite what the talk-show host has claimed, as he tries to shift attention from himself, Mr. Krischer's office seeks neither to embarrass Mr. Limbaugh nor to score political points. The investigation led to Mr. Limbaugh. After his housekeeper told The National Enquirer that she gave Mr. Limbaugh large quantities of pills, the host underwent treatment for addiction.

[BOSSHOG]

1. If he's innocent, why the fuss?

Why you are of such moral turpitude limbaugh. Go to trial take the stand and show the world what a fine outstanding citizen you are. Hell, the lawyers fees will be covered by a heritage foundation fundraiser. UNLESS, you fear the truth. But of course you fear the truth limbaugh, that's why you've hidden behind a microphone for 20 years. You and killen, the kkk monster in Mississippi will burn together in hell for eternity, along with bush, delay, frist, cheney, hannity, coulter and the list goes on.

Thanks for the post.

[MasonJar]

2. Looks like Palm Beach has a legitimate press.

[norml]

3. Media elite millionaire pillhead Limbaugh seeks copies of records

Limbaugh seeks copies of records
Defense attorney asks judge for the right to participate in review of medical records seized in 2003 investigation.

By Michele Dargan, Daily News Staff Writer

Thursday, June 16, 2005

Rush Limbaugh's attorney Roy Black asked a judge Wednesday for copies of all of Limbaugh's seized medical records so that he could develop a list of documents that he thinks should not be turned over to prosecutors.

Prosecutors are seeking the records in pursuing a criminal investigation into allegations that the Palm Beach resident illegally stocked up on prescription painkillers — a third-degree felony called "doctor shopping."

Before releasing records to prosecutors, Black wants to prepare a log, identifying any document that he thinks is not covered by the search warrants used to obtain the records in 2003. Black asked for one week to prepare the log, which will contain an explanation of why each document should remain confidential.

Circuit Judge Thomas Barkdull is mulling over a method of determining what portions of Limbaugh's records will be released to prosecutors. Barkdull denied a request by Black to return all of the records Wednesday.



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