Pubdate: Wed, 28 Sep 2005
Source: Orlando Sentinel (FL)
Copyright: 2005 Orlando Sentinel
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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.
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