Judge Orders Trial for Three Defendants in Anna Nicole Smith Case

Judge Orders Trial for Three Defendants in Anna Nicole Smith Case
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"The Insider" has learned that a Los Angeles judge on Friday ordered that Anna Nicole Smith's former companion and two of her former doctors stand trial on charges of allegedly providing the late star with prescription drugs illegally.

The decision was made following a three-week preliminary hearing that was held to determine if attorney Howard K. Stern, psychiatrist Dr. Khristine Eroshevich and Dr. Sandeep Kapoor should stand trial.

"The Insider" has learned that Stern faces 11 felony counts, while Eroshevich and Kapoor each face six felony counts. If they are convicted of all charges, each defendant could face more than five years in state prison.

"These are very serious violations that will deservedly be heard by a jury," said Attorney General Brown said in a statement. "This will send a message that the laws regarding prescription drug safety will be vigorously enforced in California."

All three have pleaded not guilty and are set to be arraigned on Dec. 11, says the AP. Keep checking back here for the latest.

Published 10/30/09 by the Insider

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  • Every addict has an enabler but most of the time the addict convinceses the enabler that they can't live with out it. Those doctors knew better but ask your self if you were Mr.Stern would you with hold perscription meds from a greiving and emotionally unstable sick women you love?
    Anonymous 10/31/09 Reply
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    bustedbeauty 10/31/09 Reply
  • they should all go 2 jail and never get out
    Anonymous 10/30/09 Reply
  • Cool:)
    NeverLetGo 10/30/09 Reply
  • Anna is DEAD! howard and the 2 docs are alive and kicking. they all 3 need a severe punishment because they did NOTHING to help her. they just let her rot and DIE in a filthy bed!!!Howard TOOK OVER her Bahama house and all her MONEY!
    Anonymous 10/30/09 Reply
  • Anna Nicole was a trailer trash who destroyed everything including her own life.She was an adult.She refused rehab many times.
    Anonymous 10/30/09 Reply
  • Anna Nicole was a trailer trash who destroyed everything including her own life.She was an adult.She refused rehab many times.
    Anonymous 10/30/09 Reply