Judge OKs subpoenas of Limbaugh doctors

[Itchinjim]

Judge OKs subpoenas of Limbaugh doctors
Ruling protects confidential Limbaugh's medical records

Monday, December 12, 2005; Posted: 9:48 p.m. EST (02:48 GMT)

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (AP) -- Prosecutors can subpoena Rush Limbaugh's doctors as part an investigation into whether the conservative radio commentator illegally bought painkillers, a judge ruled Monday.

Judge David F. Crow ruled that Florida laws do not prevent doctors from talking with prosecutors if the discussion is relevant to the prosecution of a crime.

The decision gave prosecutors permission to subpoena doctors and their staff, but it also protected confidential material in Limbaugh's medical records.

The judge noted that Florida law prohibits the discussion of a patient's medical condition and information disclosed by a patient during treatment.

more @http://www.cnn.com/2005/LAW/12/12/limbaugh.painkillers.ap/

[rd_kent]

1. Good! I hope the scumbag goes to jail!

Especially since he always takes the point of view that drug users should be locked up. Or maybe he was just referring to low income, black crack users?

[benburch]

2. Good!

Hang the bastard!

[MissMillie]

3. I wonder how Limbaugh feels about

confidential material in his medical records being protected.

After all, he doesn't believe in a right to privacy, does he?

[tularetom]

4. You know what's intrigued me about this all along?

I wonder what is the "confidential material in Limbaugh's medical records" that he seems so desperate to keep confidential? I mean we all know he's a drug addict he has already admitted it. So WTF is he so worried about that's in his records? He has no penis? His famous anal cyst was caused by anal sex? What? Inquiring minds want to know.

[BR_Parkway]

7. Treatment for gay sex STD's? Considering where most of the

extreme closet cases wind up going for sex (restrooms/bookstores) and the whole 'Jeff Christie' arrest for soliciting in Pittsburg - I wouldn't be surprised in the least. My partner works in public health, says there is an interview process when someone tests positive for STD's - says that is the paperwork 'ole OxyRush needs to hide, in addition to stalling the criminal charges for dr shopping and other drug related offenses

[LiberalFighter]

19. He can't possibly have slept with that many women! Could he?

Or did he have sex with prostitutes in Iraq?

[Mark E. Smith]

5. Ahhh. I love the smell of justice in the morning.

Hope we get some real nice pictures of Rush's arrest.

[Ian David]

15. He's hiding fact he never had an anal cyst or real draft deferment cause?

Some people say.

[architect359]

6. Awesome! Go on and git 'im! n/t

[wordpix]

8. this is all due to the "libral media" according to Rush

[cyberpj]

9. Jeebus. How the hell OLD is this case now? nt.

[Hyernel]

10. So Pigboy isn't off the hook?

That's good.

[Norquist Nemesis]

11. Poor Rush. He's going to be serenading the ACLU

once again...apparently his highly paid lawyers just don't have the stuff it takes! :rofl:

Anyone recall how many of us wondered if he'd soften upon his return from rehab? I listened to his show for about 2 or 3 days when he came back. He did, sort of, seem to be a more 'compassionate' and empathetic person.

It only took about 72 hours before he had re-insulated himself in delusion and the hate came out stronger than ever (much to the delight of his loyal listeners).

[LiberalFighter]

12. His lawyers haven't practiced enough for that type of law yet

[Ian David]

16. Rush's privacy of medical records will be cited in abortion rights cases

folks are saying.

Some people say that thanks to Rush Limbaugh, more little girls will be able to kill their babies now.

[sasquatch]

13. Does he have a prison nickname yet?

:evilgrin:And is he a top or a bottom?

[Lochloosa]

14. Hey Rush...we know you read DU...so COME AND GET IT...

Look Tasty don't they....uuummmm

[Az_lefty]

17. It's about time...

this has been dragging on forever.
:toast:

[Canuckistanian]

18. Yikes! Time to call the ACLU!

Very , very quietly, of course.

[maxrandb]

20. "Support the War on Drugs!...Stop Listening to Rush!!"

Just my bumper sticker idea.

:evilgrin:

[Mizmoon]

21. Medical records should always be confidential

Just because it's Rush Asswipe doesn't make this okay.

Remember, they made Lewinsky's therapist testify. How would you like it if we were talking about your medical records?

Some things should remain sacred.

[Roy]

22. Criminal acts should not be held sacred!!!

n/t