Posted on 06/12/2004 11:46:05 AM PDT by NotchJohnson
Conservative radio commentator Rush Limbaugh announced Friday that he and his wife, Marta, are divorcing.
The Limbaughs "mutually decided to end their marriage of 10 years" and have "separated pending an amicable resolution," according to a statement released by Limbaugh's publicist.
The couple shared a $24 million oceanfront mansion in nearby Palm Beach, from where Limbaugh often broadcast his daily three-hour show.
Spokesman Tony Knight said the matter was personal and declined further comment.
It was the third marriage for both Limbaugh, 53, and his 44-year-old wife, who were wed May 27, 1994, at the Virginia home of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. Thomas officiated the ceremony.
The past several months have been difficult for the politically and socially conservative Limbaugh, who announced in October that he was entering drug rehabilitation because he was addicted to prescription painkillers.
At the same time, West Palm Beach prosecutors announced they were investigating whether Limbaugh illegally went "doctor shopping" to obtain the pills. The practice refers to visiting several doctors to receive duplicate prescriptions of controlled narcotics.
Limbaugh, who has not been charged with any crime, has repeatedly fought back against the charges and negative publicity he's received over the matter.
Last month, he took out full-page ads in two Florida newspapers to attack prosecutors for mounting what he called a politically motivated investigation. He also regularly lashes out against prosecutors and reporters and defends himself during his show.
The criminal case against Limbaugh is on hold pending a decision from a Florida appeals court. It will decide whether the seizure of Limbaugh's medical records, which were taken by investigators in November, violated privacy laws.
Prosecutors say they need the records to determine whether to bring charges against Limbaugh.
Have fun in your Liberaltraian dream world. At least there you are right all the time. Too bad your theories don't stand up to the light of day in the REAL world. Good day sir.
BTW, you are right about Rush.
Okers.
It seemed so from the wording.
If such is not the case, I apologise.
Please. I've been the only one talking about reality here. You guys seem to think that Rush Limbaugh saw the burning bush and multiplied the loaves and fishes.
Have fun fiddling while America burns.
Sorry, I thought I was debating with a rational human being. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. I'll stop wasting my time. You may continue with your hagiography of Rush "The Passion" Limbaugh.
"Sorry, I thought I was debating with a rational human being. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me. I'll stop wasting my time. You may continue with your hagiography of Rush "The Passion" Limbaugh."
Of course I knew you wouldn't believe me, but I'm entirely rational. Oh, well. According to you, I'll just wait till Rush comes on so I know what I'm supposed to do that day. Have a good weekend.
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