Pubdate: Wed, 28 Sep 2005 Source: Orlando Sentinel (FL) Copyright: 2005 Orlando Sentinel Contact: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/325 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/people/Rush+Limbaugh Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?232 (Chronic Pain) LIMBAUGH FIGHTS SUBPOENAS WEST PALM BEACH -- Prosecutors investigating Rush Limbaugh over his use of prescription painkillers want to subpoena the conservative commentator's doctors and the doctors' employees, according to a motion filed Tuesday. Limbaugh's attorneys are fighting the move, arguing that the testimony could reveal privileged medical information. But Assistant State Attorney James Martz told the court he would ask the witnesses only about matters relating to their investigation of Limbaugh's possible "doctor shopping." Prosecutors think Limbaugh illegally deceived multiple doctors to receive overlapping prescriptions for painkillers. He has not been charged. Martz said the testimony of the doctors and their employees would exclude confidential medical information. The criminal investigation into Limbaugh's drug use has been held up for nearly two years because of privacy concerns raised by Limbaugh's lawyers. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake