Prosecutors Argue for Limbaugh Records

[joeunderdog]

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Prosecutors who want to review Rush Limbaugh's medical records argued in court papers that privacy rights shouldn't be used to hide criminal wrongdoing.

Seizing the conservative radio commentator's medical records in their investigation of his prescription drug use didn't violate his constitutional or privacy rights, Palm Beach County prosecutors said in documents filed Monday.


Limbaugh's lawyers are asking the 4th District Court of Appeal to bar prosecutors from using the records seized in November. Limbaugh is under investigation for possible violations of the state's "doctor shopping" law, which prohibits someone from secretly obtaining overlapping prescriptions from different doctors.


Limbaugh, 53, hasn't been charged with any crime. In October, he told radio listeners he was addicted to painkillers and was entering a monthlong rehabilitation program.


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[Kagemusha]

1. I care about this story as much as the next guy but...

Um, this has to be the 3rd time in the last few hours I've seen this story posted in LBN. No offense.

Wonder what a judge with all the law & evidence at his disposal will decide.

[Lindsey]

2. While Martha the Democrat trots off to jail, Rush

gets off scott free?!?!?! I've already called Florida several times (to let them know people are watching). I don't know what else to do.