Posted on 04/28/2006 3:11:12 PM PDT by kristinn
Edited on 04/28/2006 3:20:03 PM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
Rush Limbaugh's attorney has issued a statement announcing a settlement of the Florida prosecutor's investigation into alleged doctor shopping by Rush Limbaugh.
Details have been read by Sean Hannity and Rush Limbaugh. Basically, the charge of doctor shopping is dismissed, with some conditions.
In response to media and other inquiries, Roy Black, Rush Limbaugh's attorney, released the following statement today concerning a settlement agreement with the Palm Beach County State Attorney's Office to end the investigation of Mr. Limbaugh:
"I am pleased to announce that the State Attorney's Office and Mr. Limbaugh have reached an agreement whereby a single count charge of doctor shopping filed today by the State Attorney will be dismissed in 18 months. As a primary condition of the dismissal, Mr. Limbaugh must continue to seek treatment from the doctor he has seen for the past two and one half years. This is the same doctor under whose care Mr. Limbaugh has remained free of his addiction without relapse.
"Mr. Limbaugh and I have maintained from the start that there was no doctor shopping, and we continue to hold this position. Accordingly, we filed today with the Court a plea of 'Not Guilty' to the charge filed by the State.
"As part of this agreement, Mr. Limbaugh also has agreed to make a $30,000 payment to the State of Florida to defray the public cost of the investigation. The agreement also provides that he must refrain from violating the law during this 18 months, must pay $30 per month for the cost of "supervision" and comply with other similar provisions of the agreement.
"Mr. Limbaugh had intended to remain in treatment. Thus, we believe the outcome for him personally will be much as if he had fought the charge and won."
The actions taken today are as follows:
-- The State Attorney has filed a single charge of doctor shopping with the Court. The charge is being held in abeyance under the terms of an agreement between the State and Mr. Limbaugh.
-- Mr. Limbaugh has filed a plea of "Not Guilty" with the Court.
The formal agreement between Mr. Limbaugh and the State Attorney will be filed with the Court on Monday. The terms of the agreement are substantively as follows:
-- Mr. Limbaugh will continue in treatment with the doctor he has seen for the past two and one half years.
-- After Mr. Limbaugh completes an additional 18 months of treatment, the State Attorney has agreed to drop the charge.
-- Mr. Limbaugh has agreed to make a $30,000 payment to the State of Florida to defray the public cost of the investigation.
We have a prime example here in Austin. Ronnie Earle. He tried to convict Kay Bailey Hutchison and caused her a huge amount of money before it was thrown out of court. Now he's filed charges against Tom Delay. Just a matter of time before these charges are dismissed as well, IMNSHO.
Jen
Maybe to get the knaves to leave him the h*** alone.
I just can't stand Michael Savage.He is just sooo jealous of Rush.
But the "loser" is now a shoe-in to be elected a state judge in a Dem Florida district.
Oh well: it's an imperfect world.
WOW!
Not very different in Florida either.
Despite Roy Black's spin, the breaking news on Friday evening, and the managed damage control, Rush Limbaugh will have to change his plea to "no contest" or "guilty" in order for the charges to be dismissed.
We will know about what will actually happen on Monday. Right now, all we have is the Roy Black's press release as news.
An opponent of all talk radio? Why?
Dang it! The only thing missing in that pic is a stogie!
And still you don't have the guts to say it to my face.
She knows very little about the legalities of Rush's situation, but that doesn't stop her from declaring idiocies about it as if from on high.
I can read and comprehend the English language.
He copped a plea.
+ - He cuts partially the attorneys fees.
- - He gets some bad publicity for awhile and lingering nasty comments.
+++ - He retains his credability.
There is more than one on this thread.
You can slam with the best, so I know you're not whining. I've read your poosts, but for some reason unbeknownst to me, you elected to make the snarky remark about Howlin without pinging her.
Now perhaps you could tell us Rush's side, because I will venture to say that a decided majority of us here on this thread, think the world of Rush.
The Rush apologist cult getting all over you again?
Limbaugh is an unschooled DJ who found a schtick and made money, good for him, but he is not a brilliant mind, just a showman.
I don't see Howlin's post as "gleeful". She has a slightly different take from mine in this situation, but she also knows the law a heckuva lot better than I do!
I bet Rush is glad the shoe has finally dropped, regardless who let loose of it. This was a winless situation and much better to have done with it. Those of us who love him still do and those who wish him ill won't be satisfied no matter the outcome. Have a great weekend Rush and we'll see you Monday. PS loved your mug shot. Keep smiling.
Yes, it all happened on the day he was raising millions for research for a cure of lukemia. What morons! But I agree, why should he pay $30,000 to cover the investigation of charges which were done by a zealous prosecutor who was determined to tarnish his reputation?
Rush obviously broke the law and was addicted, but every other celebrity who has been addicted to painkillers has been totally worshipped for it. The best example that comes to mind is Brett Favre.
"PunkBuster aka 22rifle, rollinginmybuggy, et al, nuked.
Jim"
LOL, that post won't last long!
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