Howard K. Stern - Court Papers Everywhere

According to bald man, Art Harris, the Seminole Police in Broward County Florida do not want to help out Howard K. Stern in his defimation of character lawsuit. Apparently he had tried to have the police investigation records subpoenaed and instead of complying they decided to file a motion to quash the request. Basically to “quash” means they would be voiding the subpoena.

QV has reported that Judge Chinn isn’t so happy with camp Stern either after his Lawyer Lin Wood released transcripts to Art Harris. Judge Chin had previously ordered that these documents not be made public at this point. I double that it was Wood that released them, Howard K. Stern most likely sold them to Art Harris, I mean – he has to make a living some how right?

Anna Nicole Smith Blamed for Downfall of Journalism

Reporter Roger Friedman discusses the downfall of journalism as a result of the death of Anna Nicole Smith saying "overnight, everything we held dear was wrecked." Friedman recaps some of the events and the shady behind the scene check writing for stories, stories from people who were not even credible.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,318725,00.html

What's New With Drew ?

Well, last we heard a neighbor of Drew Peterson had received a ton of pictures and items implying that the body of Stacy Peterson could be found at a specific cemetary.

The Illinois State police have determined that these letters and pictures were baseless ant that a man who had been following the case claimed responsibility for sending the letters and pictures in the neighbors mailbox.

Drew has stayed out of the spotlight this week with the focus zoo Tiger killing and the assanination of former Pakistan PM Bhutto.

Mark Hatten Released From Prison

Mark Hatten, a former boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith, has been released from prison. Mark Hatten was serving time relating to charges filed against him in his Anna Nicole dating drama. I am sure we will be hearing more from Mark Hatten in the months to come.

Dr. Cyril Wecht Goes On Trial

Celebrity pathologist Dr. Cyril Wecht goes on trial next month on charges that he used county resources and staff to benefit his private practice from 1996 to 2005. His attorneys say the charges are either false or amount to minor infractions, such as the improper use of fax machines.

Dr. Cyril Wecht was a consultant hired by Anna Nicole Smith and Howard K. Stern to determine the death of Daniel Smith.

She's Back!!! Debra Opri Crawls Out of Her Rock

Debra Opri is messing up - oops I mean respresenting Bill Ash, who is a key witness in the death investigation of Seth Tobias. Debra Opri had a busy year last year parading Larry Birkhead in circles and then ruining - oops I mean representing Pamela Bach-Hasselhoff and then dissappeared for a while. It probably took a while to gather enough courage to show her face on television.

Ash, claimes that Filomena Tobias is responsible for the death of Seth Tobias. Seth worked for the couple for five years as a personal assistant.

Dannielynn Birkhead Makes Forbes Top 10 List of "Most Influential Celeb Infants"

The top ten list of the 'Most Influential Celeb Infant' as per Forbes is:

1. Shiloh Jolie-Pitt
2. Suri Cruise
3. Zahara Jolie-Pitt
4. Sean Preston Federline
5. Pax Jolie-Pitt
6. Sam Alexis Woods (daughter Tiger Woods)
7. David Banda (son of Madonna
8. Dannielynn Hope Marshall Birkhead
9. Cruz and Romeo Beckham (tie) (ANI)

Anna Nicole Smith on Geraldo Tonight

On Geraldo tonight, Geraldo’s brother Graig stated that Ford Shelly and Ben Thompson will be testifying at the inquest into Daniel’s death. Geraldo said that he didn’t feel there was a real robust investigation going on.

Birkhead's Father's Obituary

BIRKHEAD, LARRY L., 66, died Monday, December 10, 2007 at Baptist Hospital East. Mr. Birkhead was founder and president of All-Temp Heating & Air Conditioning and was formerly employed by General Electric. He graduated from Louisville Male High School, attended Georgetown College and Southern Mississippi University, was a member of Shively Lodge #951 F & AM, Scottish Rite, Kosair Shrine Temple and had served in the U.S. Coast Guard. Larry was always known for his good heart, generosity, sense of humor and was extremely close to his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Annie Mae and Robert N. Birkhead Sr.; a brother, John Eugene Birkhead. Survivors include his wife, the former Donna Hudnall; two daughters, Judy Birkhead and Angela B. Johnson; and two sons, Larry E. and Lewis R. ( Tracy ) Birkhead; six grandchildren, Justin Walters, Amber Birkhead, Kameron Birkhead, Jacob Bare, Chloe Johnson and Dannielynn Birkhead; three sisters, Mary Ruark, Judy Birkhead and Sherry Toledo (Ted ); one brother Robert Birkhead (Mary ); and his in-laws, Doris K. Hudnall and Kenneth and Sharyn Howard. Funeral service is noon Friday at Pearson's, 149 Breckenridge Lane, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West. Visitation will be from 3 - 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial gifts may be made to Kosair Charities
Published in The Courier-Journal on 12/12/2007.

Howard Strikes a Pose

TMZ has a picture posted of Howard K. Stern standing in front of an Illegal Aliens movie poster for the Bahamas International Film Festival. Why would this movie be at a film festival is my first thought. My second thought is that this movie has been out on DVD for months so why is it just now being played in a theatre there.

Al Sharpton In Trouble

It is being reported Federal authorities have subpoenaed financial records and employees in an apparent probe of the Rev. Al Sharpton's 2004 presidential bid, nonprofit civil rights group, and for-profit businesses.

As many as 10 Sharpton associates were subpoenaed Wednesday to testify before a federal grand jury in Brooklyn Dec. 26, his lawyer told the Daily News.

They were told to provide investigators with financial records from the campaign and roughly six Sharpton-related businesses, as well as personal financial documents of Sharpton and his wife, the newspaper said.

The FBI and IRS are seeking the records, which go back to 2001, according to the Daily News.

Daniel Smith Inquest - Witnesses Not Available

According to prosecutor Neil Brathwaite from the Attorney General's office, the inquest had to be postponed this time because it was becoming increasingly difficult for witnesses to come to court.
"The remaining witnesses were not available - one of them, the toxicologist, was simply not available, so were some of the others [like] Larry Birkhead, Ford Shelly, G. Ben Thompson and Ray Martino form California and Doctor Kapoor," he explained.

http://www.thenassauguardian.com/national_local/322926764537553.php

Dr. Kapoor has already announced he will not come to the Bahamas. Judging from past no shows for other court cases in the Bahamas it is doubtful that Ford Shelly or G. Ben Thompson will show. I would be shocked if they did. Ray Martino, the man that Daniel was staying with , has been very very quiet through this entire ordeal so who can say what will happen with him. Larry Birkhead will probably have to get permission from Howard to go.

Dr.Kapoor Refuses Request to Testify

Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, Smith’s personal physician, has already told local police [in Bahamas] that he will not be coming to testify. Since he is out of the jurisdiction the court cannot compel him to attend the proceedings.
Last year, Dr. Kapoor provided Smith’s medical records to local law enforcement officers. Those records have been entered into evidence.

http://jonesbahamas.com/?c=45&a=15156
There is a video of Howard K. Stern exiting the inquest. I haven't viewed it because I am not a member of the site but this is the description of what is on the video.

Synopsis: Howard K Stern, the late Anna Nicole Smith's controversial lawyer-turned-lover, gets emotional as he defends himself and attacks her mother Virgie Arthur outside Daniel Smith's inquest in the Bahamas. The bitter enemies were both in court with their lawyers as proceedings resumed after an adjourment from mid-November. Both groups are seen leaving the Coroner's Court in Nassau. Arthur's camp have in the past suggested the reason Stern has legal representation, as he is not related to Daniel, is because he is worried about damaging details that may emerge about him. When asked about this on the way out, Stern questions Arthur's presence and says he is an "interested party". When asked if he is worried about details that may emerge, he first ignores the question and continues to walk away, before turning around to say it is a "very emotional process for me? much more than Virgie because Daniel was actually in my life". He then adds "I'd appreciate it if you respect that". The video also shows Arthur's US attorney Neil McCabe talking about what will be happening in the inquest this week, saying he hopes the truth comes out and to find out whether or not Stern was involved in the death.

http://www.newspusher.com/posts/00050489.php?genre=1

Daniel Smith Inquest - Day 5

You will have to wait 6 weeks to hear about day five of the inquest in the the death of Daniel Smith. You guessed it... court has been ajourned for six more weeks. If you ask me, it almost seems like the Bahamian court has made up its mind already and has absolutely no desire to find anything new.

Birkhead's Fathers Passed Away

Access Hollywood is stating that Birkhead's father died yesterday after collapsing and being rushed to the hospital.

http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/ah7744.shtml

Big Head Birkhead

Stories are circulating that Larry Birkhead had a party with some friends to watch the Barbara Walters' "10 Most Fascinating People of 2007" special Thursday night thinking that he was going to be name on the list after being approached by ABC to be one of the candidates. His bubble was busted though because they did not use him.

Rumors are circulating that his head is getting a little too big making comments about going shopping so that new pictures can be taken of him and other ego-crazed comments like that.

Daniel Smith Inquest Day 4

A new report is saying that Superintendent Quinn McCartney testified today and his conclusion differs from the findings of the two pathologists. Basically McCartney stated that the dangerous amount of methadone was the main factor behind his death.

"Even if there were no other drugs present in (Smith's) bloodstream, the methadone level would be enough to set off alarms," said McCartney, who added that the young man had bloody froth in his lungs that he interpreted as a "clear sign of overdose".

Police Inspector Frederick Taylor also testified today that former Immigration Minister Shane Gibson was in the hospital room when he and other officers arrived at the facility.

John O'Quinn vs. Howard K. Stern

John O'Quinn has filed a motion to dismiss the defamation lawsuit filed against him by Howard K. Stern. I wonder if Anna Nicole Smith holds the record for most lawsuits surrounding one person.

Only one of eight drugs was prescribed to Daniel Smith

Raju: Only one of eight drugs was prescribed to Daniel Smith
By INDERIA SAUNDERS, Guardian Staff Reporter

Only one of eight drugs that an examiner found during an autopsy of Daniel Smith's body was actually prescribed for the 20-year-old at the time of his death, pathologist Govinda Raju told jury members yesterday.
Facing a courtroom of onlookers at Monday's resumed inquest into the death of the late Playboyplaymate Anna Nicole Smith's son, Raju said it was his belief that the lethal combination of drugs had been consumed anywhere from four to six hours before his death on September 10, 2006.
According to the pathologist, five of the drugs in Smith's system were prescribed medications and three were most likely given to Smith during the medical intervention to resuscitate him. He said the three most lethal drugs - Methadone, Lexapro and Zoloft - were at significantly high levels, even though only Lexapro was prescribed.
Raju further added that as a result, Smith's respiratory system collapsed and he had a cardiac arrest.
"All of these things happened because of the lethal combination of drugs," he stated clearly to the courtroom. And upon hearing these details, Virgie Arthur, Smith's maternal grandmother, started crying quietly to herself.
Additionally, he testified that a number of abrasions and puncture wounds were found on Smith's body on his left shoulder, right upper chest, back and his upper hip areas. But Raju said there were not any signs of violence to Smith's body.
He pointed out that Smith could have received many of the injuries during the medical staff's hasty attempts to revive him from his unconscious state.
Wayne Munroe, the attorney for Anna Nicole's estate, made a point during his cross examination in asking the pathologist whether the drugs were taken simultaneously or were taken over a period of time and left some traces behind. Raju said the only way to answer that would have been to monitor Smith's ability to carry out his daily activities.
Munroe also asked if the other medications found in Smith's system could have been used for his diagnosed depression or constant back pains, which Munroe claimed Smith had complained of a numerous times.
To which Raju answered: "Yes."
Carolyn Nairn, a patient in room 202 on the day of Smith's death, testified that she heard a lot of commotion coming from the room next door to her - Anna Nicole's room 201 - and a female crying and screaming, "My baby boy."
Smith died while visiting his mother and newborn sister in Doctors Hospital. The inquest will resume today at 10 a.m. [Tuesday December 11)

This article can be found at http://thenassauguardian.com

Confessions of Drew Peterson

Greta of "On the Record" flew to Chicago today to visit the pastor who claims that Stacey Peterson addmited to him that Drew Peterson confessed to Stacy Peterson that he murdered Kathleen Savio. Greta will be showing that interview tonight at 9PM Eastern Time.

Birkhead Doesn't Want to Grow up - He's a Toy's R Us Kid

http://www.flynetonline.com/2007/12/larry-doesnt-want-to-grow-up/

Santa Birkhead Goes Shopping

http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid1335547846/bctid1336656988

Daniel Smith Inquest

Tomorrow the jurors will once again assemble in the Bahamas to continue hearing witnesses in the inquest to the death of Daniel Smith. More than a year after the death of Daniel Smith the inquest has just barely gotten started. Many think that inquest is a waste of time; some for the reason that they simply see the young man’s death as a tragic death, and other who think that there is more to it but that the officials in the Bahamas will not dig deep enough to ever really know what happened.

There have been many delays in the inquest, I guess we will find out tomorrow if there will be more delays announced.

Did you know...

Did you know that Judge Seidlin had been acused by the JQC of improperly receiving gifs from attorneys.

The JQC is an independent agency, separate from the courts, created under the Florida Constitution solely to investigate alleged misconduct by state judges.

Korda (another Florida judge involved with the Anna Nicole drama) was cited by Hollywood police for smoking pot in a public park, but his misdemeanor charge was dropped last month after he completed all the requirements of a pretrial intervention program

Broward County Florida seems to have a long list of improper behavior in the court house as shown in an article at http://www.miamiherald.com/466/story/331442.html