rabican1

All you right wing A$$holes should really love this.

Backing Limbaugh, ACLU goes to court
By Jill Barton, Associated Press, 1/13/2004

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Rush Limbaugh and the American Civil Liberties Union do not agree about much, but they are in accord that the conservative radio commentator's medical records should be off-limits to prosecutors.

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The Florida ACLU filed court papers yesterday supporting Limbaugh's argument that investigators violated his constitutional right to privacy when they seized his medical records in November to investigate whether he violated drug laws when he purchased prescription painkillers.

"It may seem odd that the ACLU has come to the defense of Rush Limbaugh," the state chapter's executive director, Howard Simon, said in a statement. "But we have always said that the ACLU's real client is the Bill of Rights, and we will continue to safeguard the values of equality, fairness, and privacy for everyone, regardless of race, economic status, or political point of view."

State Attorney Barry Krischer had no comment on the ACLU's involvement. Spokesman Mike Edmondson said prosecutors have followed state laws and have protected Limbaugh's rights throughout the investigation. Limbaugh has not been charged with a crime.

Prosecutors say they cannot continue their investigation until they review Limbaugh's medical records, which have been sealed since Dec. 23.

Limbaugh's lawyers have asked an appeals court to keep the records sealed past a Jan. 23 deadline set by the circuit court.

Investigators went after the records and said they found that Limbaugh received more than 2,000 painkillers, prescribed by four doctors in six months, at a pharmacy near his Palm Beach mansion. Limbaugh's former maid told investigators she had been supplying him prescription painkillers for years.

Limbaugh argues that the investigation is politically motivated, an allegation that prosecutors deny. Roy Black, Limbaugh's lawyer, says the records would prove only that Limbaugh suffered from a serious medical condition and was prescribed painkillers.

Limbaugh admitted his addiction in October, saying it stemmed from severe back pain. He took a five-week leave from his afternoon radio show to enter a rehabilitation program.

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Prezto

Oh the irony...

Talveran Shadowbomb

First off, I listen to Limbaugh. Personally since this case is related to the medical history I think it's fair game.

I'm proud to be a right wing A$$hole! ACLU sucks for the most part, but I still want g0d off my money and out of my pledge..

rabican1

"ACLU sucks for the most part...."

But since this case involves medical records....

But I still want god out of my pledge...

But I still want god out of my money...

But the one organization dedicated to all of those goals sucks.

Kein Bojangles

They're the band of fucktards who are trying to take God out of the pledge and off the bills? What turdknuckles.

Crist0

I thought "The Big Fat Idiot" was Michael Moore?

Don't go changing labels, call him "The Big Fat Deaf Idiot".

Sure he's fucked up..but then again his maid tried to blackmail him, and if he was able to get a judge to seal his records..well good for him, constitution in action.

If Bill Clinton can get off scott free for perjury, there's nothing wrong with this guy getting away with his prescription drug habit - after all, they both gave their public apologies.

Winterworg

Rush isn't fat.

mirdorr

If Al Franken says it, it must be true!!

Rumand

Ah you got to admire an organization that defends the Bill or Rights even when it helps someone as repulsive as Rush Limbaugh.

Winterworg

What do you find repulsive about him?