Wow, the same man who has excoriated drug abusers as moral reprobates is accused of possibly engaging in the same sordid behavior. I am shocked- SHOCKED!- to find out that such a moral and upstanding member of the community could have sunk so low. Whatever....
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Investigators who raided the offices of Rush Limbaugh's doctors said in search warrants filed today that the conservative radio commentator engaged in illegal drug use and "doctor shopping" for prescription painkillers.
The warrants -- which name four doctors and several prescription drugs -- show investigators were looking for records including prescription disbursements, appointment schedules, receipts and a medical questionnaire when they raided the offices Nov. 25.
"Mr. Limbaugh's actions violate the letter, and spirit" of the law that relates to doctor shopping, stated one of warrants, signed by Asim Brown, a law enforcement agent assigned to the state attorney's office anti-money laundering task force. Doctor shopping refers to looking for a doctor willing to prescribe drugs illegally.
Limbaugh denied any wrongdoing to listeners on his radio show earlier today and accused prosecutors in Palm Beach County of going on a "fishing expedition."
Reading from a statement prepared by his attorney Roy Black, Limbaugh denied any wrongdoing and said the medical records will clear him.
"What these records show is that Mr. Limbaugh suffered extreme pain and had legitimate reasons for taking pain medication," Limbaugh said. "Unfortunately, because of Mr. Limbaugh's prominence and well-known political opinions, he is being subjected to an invasion of privacy no citizen of this republic should endure."
State Attorney Barry Krischer said in a statement that Limbaugh's rights have been "scrupulously protected."
"Whether Mr. Limbaugh is subject to prosecution for any crimes is still under investigation. Mr. Limbaugh is presumed innocent," Krischer said.
Of course, Limbaugh is blessed to have a podium from which he can proclaim his innocence to his faithful, slavering fans, who will likely swallow his every word with nary a second thought.
Limbaugh should be granted the same consideration that any person in his situation would be- no more, no less. If he is guilty, he's best be prepared to do the time. Of course, being who he is, it is doubtful that he will ever see the inside of a prison cell, which is really too bad. Perhaps becoming someone's girlfriend for a few years might lend him some much-needed perspective and compassion.
