Posted on 01/17/2004 5:03:04 PM PST by sdk7x7
Levin's Landmark Files Suit, Seeks Source of Rush Leaks
Landmark Legal Foundation today filed a freedom of information request with the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office (SAO) seeking any and all information of communications to or from the SAO or any of its employees and outside individuals or groups relating to Rush Limbaugh.
Mark R. Levin, president of Landmark, stated: "We want to know why Palm Beach County State Attorney Barry Krischer waited 10 months before investigating allegations against Rush Limbaugh – only after stories appeared in the National Enquirer. We're concerned that once the story became public, Mr. Krischer, an elected prosecutor, may have been pressured to use extraordinary tactics and resources to punish Rush for his viewpoints."
Levin added: "As the details of this investigation have appeared in the media, they've become increasingly troubling. False news stories claimed Rush was being investigated for money laundering and for a role in a drug ring, among other things. And now, Mr. Krischer is pursuing Rush on a 'doctor shopping' theory, for which he has no evidence, which is why he seeks access to Rush's confidential medical records. 'Doctor shopping' was not a priority of Mr. Kirscher's office prior to now. His office only brought such charges in one previous case, which was eventually dropped after the subject of the investigation died. Even elected prosecutors must, at all times, be above political influence. Mr. Kirscher's judgment raises serious questions about the impartiality of his investigation."
Levin said further: "There also are numerous leaks coming from 'sources close to the probe' which are obviously intended to smear Rush. It is a felony in Florida to leak investigative information. Michael Edmondson, Mr. Krischer's spokesman, has been accused in open court and on television of being the source of some of these stories. Despite this 'journalist shopping,' Mr. Krischer has taken no steps to investigate and prevent these leaks. And Mr. Edmondson remains his trusted spokesman. Landmark will file suit against the SAO if it fails to produce the requested information."
Landmark Legal Foundation is a public interest law firm with offices in Herndon, Va., and Kansas City, Mo., and was founded in 1976.
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