F Lee Levin is not going to be happy about this. I hope they have grounds to go to a higher court. We all know how corrupt the Florida courts can be.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) -- The Florida Supreme Court said Thursday it will not consider an appeal from conservative commentator Rush Limbaugh over prosecutors' seizure of his medical records during an investigation into whether he illegally purchased painkillers.
The 4-3 order did not explain the court's reasoning. Limbaugh's attorney had argued that an appeals court misconstrued Florida law when it ruled prosecutors could review the records.
Prosecutors seized Limbaugh's medical records in 2003 for an investigation into whether he illegally purchased prescription painkillers, but they have remain sealed, pending the outcome of Limbaugh's appeals.
Limbaugh, who has not been charged with any crime, lost at the appellate court level and wanted the Florida Supreme Court to overturn a ruling that would open his medical records and possibly allow prosecutors to build a case against him.
Limbaugh has maintained his innocence throughout the investigation and argues that the case threatens the privacy rights of all Floridians -- a point which has drawn the support of the American Civil Liberties Union.
Limbaugh's attorney, Roy Black, referred calls to a spokesman, who did not immediately respond to phone calls seeking comment. The Palm Beach State Attorney's Office had no immediate comment.
And .. I think this is just more PAYBACK to conservatives over wanting to reign in these courts.
Yes, I think it should go to a higher court.
Hopefully, it will go to highest court which might be so under pressure from public sentiment that it will rule correctly - stopping a police agency from FISHING for evidence in a person's medical records - and using a subpoena illegally, when no CHARGES have been lodged against the person.
Well .. aside from the testy attitude of the FL courts in general .. there is this knawing feeling in the pit of my stomach that some people on Hillary's side of the fence made a few phone calls to a few judges. I will always believe Hillary was behind this whole issue against Rush. The idea was to put him out of commission. And .. just like the attacks upon DeLay .. the dems want to shut down the conservative leaders; anybody who is in any way competition for the affections of the voters.
One just has to look at the composition of the FSC and conclude it's the communist manifesto at it's best. NSNR