Limbaugh Reaches Agreement
by The Panda Man · 04/29/2006 2:16 pmRadio host Rush Limbaugh has agreed to a deal with the Palm Beach County State Attorney’s Office to end the investigation into his “doctor shopping” prescription drug case. The investigation has dragged through the courts for the last few years, with the prosecution recently winning the release of some of Mr. Limbaugh’s relevant medical records, yet no charges have ever resulted. On Friday, however, Mr. Limbaugh appeared for booking, posted bail and was released. Limbaugh attorney Roy Black released a statement:
Settlement Agreement Ends State Investigation of Rush Limbaugh
April 28, 2006Palm Beach, FL – April 28, 2006 – 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.
Media coverage is naturally stilted, given that a conservative figure is involved. From the Palm Beach Post:
Limbaugh, booked and out of jail within an hour, will likely never have to darken the courthouse door or plead guilty to the crime, though.
The disappointment that Mr. Limbaugh is apparently “off the hook” seems to be seeping through. Of course, our Liberal friends have invested significant energy into the case, hoping beyond hope for a felony conviction to silence their political enemy. Perhaps now that the Palm Beach State Attorney’s crusade to clean up talk radio is drawing to a close he can turn his attention to Hollywood, popular music, or even Washington D.C., where drug problems and skeletons in the closet are regarded as resume enhancements instead of legal entanglements.
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You could have fooled me. I thought he was addicted to the smell of GWB’s PENQUIN. Thats where his head has been lately.
He was framed!
Bwahahaha
Oh yeah he had an excuse….
#1 that too
Apparently “They” haven’t paid attention. G. Gordon Liddy was convicted and served time, and he has a radio show.
… and a fine show it is, IMHO. I’ve enjoyed listening to Mr. Liddy since the mid ’90s.
Nowadays Liddy wouldn’t even have to time. Rush and even Sandy Burger who was caught stuffing classified documents down his pants, just get a slap on the wrist. And then later they can get some judge to expunge their records so it no longer shows up that they were even arrested, thus they are able to change history. All it takes today is money.
What is doctor shopping?
It’s hopping from doctor to doctor in the hopes that they will give you drugs - usually painkillers, even if you already have some of them or it’s been decided by one doctor to discontinue you from the painkillers.
#7 jimb
Your answer was much better than mine. I was going to say “doctor shopping is a REALLY bad idea if you’re a famous conservative, in the state of Florida.”
I forgot to mention, in many cases, doctor shopping is driven by either addiction to painkillers prescribed for injury or surgery or seomtning, or continued pain well after the doctor decides to stop the painkillers. It isn’t always “weakness” or character flaws.
I looked up doctor shopping and found this picture.
Rush lost his hearing and had it repaired a few years ago. The miracle of science!
It was found out later that the drug he was taking had a side effect: LOSE OF HEARING!
It’s like an alcoholic getting a new liver and continuing to drink.
What a fat, drug addicted, liar.
#11 - that was pretty hateful. I hope you never have to (or haven’t had to in the past) experience something similar.
11, you are hatefull. Shame on you. I REALLY HOPE THAT YOUR LIFE IS PAIN FREE.
Quit raging Rush.
My dad spent years with inoperable back pain. It got so bad that they prescrbed codene (sp) pills for a while then switched him to a really powerful pain med that was a patch. I know that he was addicted, not by choice, but by necessity. It allowed him to have some end of life comfort at least.
Of course the Wapo had their liberal slant on Rush’s settlement:
http://newsmax.com/archives/ic/2006/4/29/112855.shtml?s=lh
Here is the unslanted view:
http://newsmax.com/archives/ic/2006/4/28/182904.shtml?s=icp
I wish I could donate $250m also.
http://newsmax.com/archives/ic/2006/4/29/110359.shtml?s=icp
I guess that johncoby is a drive by that will probably never be back here to read this.
It just amazes me how you can excuse criminal behavior in some one just because he is on your side.
It’s very true that when trying to live with long-term pain that people will try just about anything to find relief. Unfortunately, the “state” doesn’t see it that way. Similar situations in Texas usually result in a defendant pleading guilty to lessor “crimes,” taking deferred adjudication, paying court costs, restitution, etc., etc.; however, their records under state law are NEVER expungable. Thus, they must carry that burden for the remainder of their lives, resulting in loss of jobs, loss of job opportunities, etc., etc.,etc. You would not believe the unjust long-term punishments placed upon the defendants. We’re having a debate on whether or not Mr. Limbaugh’s case is an instance of what Florida law defines as deferred adjudication.
Deferred Adjudication (DA) is not a conviction, but everyone seems to think it is. I urge those of you who have no idea what DA is to check out this website and get educated! Why is Mr. Limbaugh having to pay $30 grand for the state to investigate him? That garbage!!
http://www.tajlr.com/
At least Rush didn’t drown his lover, while married, in the Chappaquiddick and get away with it like U.S. Senator Kennedy.
I quit listening to Rush a long time ago. He is a hypocrite. He wants the drug “war” applied to everyone but himself. He is but a shadow of what he used to be. Rush talks a good talk about Constitutional government but when it comes to the unconstitutional Federal prohibition (not regulation), he is all for it … except when it invoves him.
And I do suffer from back spasms. When I have them, I would die in a fire because I can not move.
Jaime
Rush was charged with going to more than one doctor at once to get more pain pills
This is a far cry from Columbian Cartels running and gunning
this is an even further cry from a 1/2 naked Ted snortin Cocaine 2 miles away from Rushes house while the police were knocking on the door serving a warrant for his nephew in a sexual asault case
Some different priorities that the Palm Beach office has in prosecuting Ted was not arrested, they confiscated his cocaine, and they later dropped the charges during his nephews trial
the original judge in Rushes case had to recuse himself because he too was on oxycotin and he too went to more than one doctor for his pain from his bad hip and he too was hooked
Now that you know these FACTS maybe you will temper who you call a hyprocrite
I have listened to Rush since Dan put him on the air in Houston. I even went to the first Rush to Excellence tour. He was saying things I was thinking. Most of us are the same. We finally had a voice in the liberal media. Saying that. It seems since he began to get ill his show has changed for the worse. When he would regularly appear on Sunday shows or other media he shined.Now he sits on his glass house and just throws stones. Whenever a good call comes in that he doesnt like it seems he overtalks and the caller goes away without even a goodbye.
I think he is very unhappy in life and is lonely. His marriage failed for some reason,probably his illness and his obsession with work. I dont know where he goes from here. He is still the top dog in radio. Hannity is closing fast because he confronts the other side head on. Rush never would allow that exchange on the radio. He has resorted to Rumsfeld or Cheney softball interviews. We can see past that BS Rush.
It shows you. No matter how much money you have you still cant buy your health or happiness. He also has no legacy of children to pass on. Most of us of average means have our gifts in our kids and families. Dont think I would trade places with Rush.
#19 -
Rush is a hypocrite in this matter. And he said it best himself -
“When you strip it all away, Jerry Garcia destroyed his life on drugs. And yet he’s being honored, like some godlike figure. Our priorities are out of whack, folks.”
http://www.fair.org/index.php?page=1159
Jerry and Rush are one in the same in this aspect -both suffered the disease of addiction to narcotics.
#20 -
I think you make a good observation as to his happiness. Is that his second or third failed marriage? Like you, I wouldn’t want to trade places with him.
#19 You make my case.
The “drug war” has destroyed fundamental rights. The prosecutor in Florida is simply using all the “tools” given him by “drug war” laws. The prosecutor in Florida went after a “high profile” target. Good target in a good “war,” don’t you think?
Imagine a lesser “god” caught in the path of a zealous “drug war warrior.”
And do I have to say this? I am sorry for Rush and his pain and his addiction. But he is not a threat to anyone. And his situation ought not be a crime - not for him nor for anyone else.
And this is why Rush is a hypocrite. He expects special treatment.
#20 Spot-on.
I also went to see Rush when he came to Houston. The early days were full of wit, laughter and sharp social/political observations. Too bad he just became a justifier of Republican absurdities. Had Rush applied the same scalpel to the Republicans in power as he did to the Democrats, when in power, he would not be the shadow of what he once was.
I wonder, did his drug problem was a factor? What a lonley man he must be.
I wonder how much time the regular shmoe would have gotten?
I heard he was in such pain he couldnt live without the meds…man he never sounded like a man with such a disabling injury.
Anyway…the regular shmoe would have been dealt with much more harshly.
I say Rush donates a few million to CENIKOR!
And maybe he can clean up the sides of highways for a year???
The Almighty Rushbo???
Good lord!
I bet the average schmo would have gotten a small fine with treatment. That drug “WAS” prescribed by a Doctor and it is addictive.This episode cost Rush more than a million in lawyer fees.
Now if he would have forged a prescription or stolen drugs from the pharmacy then we can talk about jail time.
You just cant separate your hatred for the man because he brought your chance of Liberal Socialist Utopia to a quick and permanent end.
25
as far as the state of Florida records went only a few dozen people were charged with this crime and they were dealing drugs getting prescriptions loading up with several doctors
Rush as far as anyone can tell was the first to be charged with using other than the Judge who was firs presiding over his trial (his charges were dropped and he received counseling - I guess a hip is worse than a back)
But its fun to watch the trifecta of whiners here try to make it a condemnation of it
Good thing the ACLU jumped in to defend Rush….there is a bright side to everything.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04016/261966.stm
#27
The ACLU helping Rush.
Very telling!
#25
I’d like to see Rush release the info on this case…sunshine???
Socialist Utopia?
WOW!
Rush is a mouth piece for the liberal socialist Bush!
#26- a crime is a crime is a crime……..
gad, there are different degrees of crime. Parking ticket and robbing a bank. Should they be prosecuted the same? Yeh I know,only if a Republican had the parking ticket.
We all know the DA in Fla was a big Dem and Kerry supporter. Sorta like the guy in Austin going after Delay. If ya cant beat them at the pols just try and send them to jail. Great Dem strategery for 08. Try coming up with an idea instead of a talking point.
Come on, the MSM went along with Limbfraud’s lawyer fiction of calling it a settlement when it really was a plea bargain. But, old Rush is just a joke now,right? Are there people actually still listening to him? Wow, that so 90’s, so Rush room at the steak house
Come monday Mr. Limbaugh will go on his daily radio talk show to rant for 3 hours incessantly blaming democrats for his misfortune.
No doubt, callers will continue to start their chat with “Rush it’s an honor to talk to you”
Honor? My foot!!!!!!!!!!!
That says it all about him and his listeners.
Uh, it’s not the MSM. It’s the DLWM. FOX and talk radio are the MSM. The rest of the libnut media is going down the tubes.
Argus and Rahman
People ARE LISTENING to Rush! That is what you libs can’t stand! Another voice other than the Declining Left Wing Media (DLWM). Thank God for Rush and the movement he started! I and I am sure a majority of Americans can relate to Rush (as forerunner) and the rest, Savage, Snow, Hannity (a little) and Jerry Doyle, just to name a few. If it weren’t for Rush, they probably would not be broadcasting today. THANKS RUSH!
Are you saying we should thank Rush for dumbing down the political dialogue in this country? Bringing every discussion down to the lowest common denominator? Discarding facts if they don’t prove your points? Attacking people personally if they don’t agree with your narrow minded views?
Abandoning any pretense of journalistic ability? Calling Rush, Hannity, Savage and the rest of their ilk journalists is like calling me a Nascar star because I can drive a car 75 miles an hour on the freeway.
And…do I hear the libs (purposely not using capitalisation!) calling the ‘pot black!’ Shame on you! Shame! Shame! Shame! Is it a case of ‘throwing the first stone’?….I wonder what would happen if any ofyou had insufferable pain…what would the righteous lib-followers do? Ummmm…I guess just grin and bear it…yeah…that’s what they’d do!
#35
gadboy, you silly boy!
rj
Gadboy
You got the name wrong. Should have been Dan Rather, et al from the DLWM. Thank God for Rush for giving us conservatives another news outlet other than the liberal DLWM.
Is it news or entertainment?
Rahman
#32
Uhhh nope he won’t and is not, I checked. Now can I go back to my true listening pleasure of fingernails on a chalkboard?