Prosperity Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Rush Limbaugh arrested over prescription drugs April 28, 2006 http://www.suntimes.com/output/news/limbaugh28.html BY ASSOCIATED PRESS WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.-- Rush Limbaugh was arrested Friday on prescription drug charges, law enforcement officials said. Limbaugh turned himself in to authorities on a warrant issued by the state attorney's office, said agency spokeswoman Teri Barbera. The conservative radio commentator came into the jail at about 4 p.m. with his attorney Roy Black and was released an hour later on $3,000 bail, Barbera said. The warrant was for fraud to conceal information to obtain prescription, Barbera said. Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ===== what was his official position on illicit drug use again? :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight Judges Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 That's down right ironic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocolateCitySkin Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 couldn't stay away from his mommy pills... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_Skins Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 The prosecution obviously did not have a case against him, because he cut a deal to plead not guilty and continue with treatment, and that's it. There was no conviction, and it will not go on his record. If the only thing the prosecution could get after a three year witch hunt against him was to have him turn himself in and then immediately cut a deal for a not guilty plea and treatment, I'd say it's a major win for Limbaugh, even though I'm sure it ruins some people's day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelms Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 The prosecution obviously did not have a case against him, because he cut a deal to plead not guilty and continue with treatment, and that's it. There was no conviction, and it will not go on his record. If the only thing the prosecution could get after a three year witch hunt against him was to have him turn himself in and then immediately cut a deal for a not guilty plea and treatment, I'd say it's a major win for Limbaugh, even though I'm sure it ruins some people's day. Nice going, Liberty - finding an article that leaves out all of the details. For those that want to know the whole truth, here's a link that explains the whole deal: http://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/04/28/limbaugh.booked/index.html CNN) -- Firebrand radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh was charged Friday with fraudulently concealing information to obtain prescription drugs, but prosecutors will drop the charge after 18 months if Limbaugh remains in treatment for drug addiction, his lawyer said.Limbaugh also agreed to pay the state of Florida $30,000 to help cover the cost of the investigation into the conservative radio personality's alleged "doctor shopping," a felony in Florida. Attorney Roy Black said the deal will end a lengthy investigation into whether Limbaugh "doctor shopped," which is illegally obtaining prescriptions from multiple sources. Limbaugh acknowledged an addiction to painkillers in October 2003 after his former housekeeper told The National Enquirer she sold drugs to him. (Watch how Rush Limbaugh made a deal -- 2:56) Following the revelation, Limbaugh left his radio show for five weeks while he attended a rehabilitation program. "Mr. Limbaugh and I have maintained from the start that there was no doctor shopping, and we continue to hold this position," Black said in a statement, adding that Limbaugh pleaded not guilty to the charge. Limbaugh was planning on remaining in treatment anyway, Black said, so "we believe the outcome for him personally will be much as if he had fought the charge and won." The radio host turned himself in to the Palm Beach County sheriff's office on Friday and was released on bail before 5 p.m., a sheriff's spokesman said. Although Black urged reporters not to call it an arrest -- because Limbaugh turned himself in and was never handcuffed -- a sheriff's spokesman said technically he was under arrest during his booking. The single charge will stand until Limbaugh has finished 18 months of drug treatment. Then, under the agreement with the Palm Beach County state attorney, the charge will be dropped, Black said. "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," Black said. "This is the same doctor under whose care Mr. Limbaugh has remained free of his addiction without relapse." During the investigation, authorities seized prescription records from several drugstores from which Limbaugh obtained 2,000 pills over six months, prosecutors said. Last year, Black said Limbaugh was prescribed eight hydrocodone pills a day for seven months, "which is not excessive and is in fact a lawful dose." Hydrocodone is a potent painkiller that can become addictive. The majority of the medicine was prescribed by two doctors who were treating Limbaugh for back pain, the attorney said. The doctors worked in the same office. The rest of the painkillers were prescribed by a California doctor who performed surgery to restore Limbaugh's hearing, and a Florida doctor who prescribed Limbaugh vitamin pills and a medication to combat ringing in the ears, Black said. Not excusing what Limbaugh may or may not have done, but at least post something that explains the whole situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 Nice going, Liberty - finding an article that leaves out all of the details. For those that want to know the whole truth, here's a link that explains the whole deal:http://www.cnn.com/2006/LAW/04/28/limbaugh.booked/index.html Not excusing what Limbaugh may or may not have done, but at least post something that explains the whole situation. Ok now that we have the whole story, what exactly is different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chomerics Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Ok now that we have the whole story, what exactly is different? nothing, it just goes to show you money can buy your freedom. WHy people listen to this hate filled oxy-popping moron is beyond me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Second arrest for this, isn't it? And wasn't he the guy who said no mercy and no tolerance for drug abusers? Hopefully, soon his credibility will be as high as his ability to tell the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelms Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Ok now that we have the whole story, what exactly is different? You're not that dumb, so stop playing it. Btw, I think Limbaugh is a hypocritical, fake, scumbag - for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 WHy people listen to this hate filled oxy-popping moron is beyond me. I am a bit more disturbed at how his listeners can be so vehemently against any and all illicit drug users, yet they find ways to help this **** out. I have no problem with him using whatever meds he wants, but this double think bs on the Limbaugh "side" is just so obviously hypocritical. I mean did this ass hole think about the problems that other addicts went through? No those reasons only work for the select few. It is ok for everyone else to get tossed in jail. soon his credibility will be as high as his ability to tell the truth. you need some credibility before you lose any. Besides, his followers aren't interested in credibility, or truth, they will keep listening to him and all will continue to go well for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 You're not that dumb, so stop playing it.Btw, I think Limbaugh is a hypocritical, fake, scumbag - for what it's worth. There is absolutely nothing in your article that changes the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelms Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 Second arrest for this, isn't it? And wasn't he the guy who said no mercy and no tolerance for drug abusers? Hopefully, soon his credibility will be as high as his ability to tell the truth. Obviously, you didn't read the WHOLE article that I posted. His "arrest" was part of a plea deal from the original charges made by the prosecution. It was a way that the prosecution could save face and it was a way Limbaugh could buy his way out of a possible conviction. Obviously, something that most of us can't afford to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelms Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 There is absolutely nothing in your article that changes the situation. :stfu: You're not fooling anyone. Btw, I think it's time to nuke Iran off the face of the earth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 :stfu: You're not fooling anyone.Btw, I think it's time to nuke Iran off the face of the earth. never tried to BTW I mock your value system, you also appear foolish in the eyes of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rincewind Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 never tried toBTW I mock your value system, you also appear foolish in the eyes of others. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: The line never gets old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelms Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 never tried toBTW I mock your value system, you also appear foolish in the eyes of others. Interesting that you have the power to know what others think. Btw, I value America, unlike you. I can't wait until the Israeli's nuke Iran into glass. We'll be pumping gas for free (well, after the radiation clears). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 I personally don't like Limbaugh, and haven't listened to him in well over 10 years. However, as a former law enforcement officer myself, if you put three years into an investigation and can't even get a "no contest" plea, you have no case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 ahh Nelms.... the stupid person's idea of a clever person Interesting that you have the power to know what others think.Btw, I value America, unlike you. I can't wait until the Israeli's nuke Iran into glass. We'll be pumping gas for free (well, after the radiation clears). You must have me confused with yourself. I do have the power to know what I think anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelms Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 ahh Nelms.... the stupid person's idea of a clever personYou must have me confused with yourself. I do have the power to know what I think anyway. That was really lame, boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prosperity Posted April 29, 2006 Author Share Posted April 29, 2006 That was really lame, boy. No seriously, are you a retard, or do you just play one on the internet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyholetsgogrant Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 No seriously, are you a retard, or do you just play one on the internet? :troll: -Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_Skins Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 I personally don't like Limbaugh, and haven't listened to him in well over 10 years. However, as a former law enforcement officer myself, if you put three years into an investigation and can't even get a "no contest" plea, you have no case. Like I said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ_Skins Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 nothing, it just goes to show you money can buy your freedom. WHy people listen to this hate filled oxy-popping moron is beyond me. It's pretty obvious who's "hate filled". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
altair4 Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 He should be doing hard time, along with Cheney, Bush, Rove, and all the other republican crims who seek to live above the law. U$A - culture of the buck...where everything has a price...bah, humbug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelms Posted April 29, 2006 Share Posted April 29, 2006 No seriously, are you a retard, or do you just play one on the internet? Did the mean, old man on the internet hurt your wittle feelings again? :cry: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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