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Judge Lets Stern Go to Bahamas, Begs for Return

Stern and teh JudgeIt's not every day that a judge helps a key witness hop a jet out of the country, but Judge Larry Seidlin just offered Howard K. Stern a choice of two private jets to take him back to the Bahamas for the night.

And so ended today's proceedings in Seidlin's Broward County courtroom, with the judge abruptly stopping the testimony of Anna Nicole Smith's mother, Virgie Arthur. Stern promised that he'll fly back to Florida and return to the courtroom first thing in the morning. The flight takes about 35 minutes.

Originally, the judge had said that Stern would only have to stay for one day in court, but then told him, "I like having you here," and asked him to stay until Wednesday, even offering to fly him back to the Bahamas on a private jet that he claimed to have ready at a moment's notice. (Earlier, Seidlin said that he had procured the services of two jets, one owned by a local sports-team owner and another by a local heart doctor.)

Judge Seidlin practically begged Stern to come back, saying, "Please don't embarrass me by not showing up." Tomorrow's hearing will start at 9:30 AM EST.

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31. This judge is as weird as Anna Nicole , acting friendly from times . Talk about the past when he was this or that . This is very strange for a judge to act like this , this isnt called "normal " any a courtroom.

That lawyer of HOWARD K STern , she's needs to put a sock in her mouth , there's approx of 14 lawyers not countring howard stern , she was the ONLY one who has a Big mouth. I can tell the judge likes her , why because the way he treated her , but the tx lawyer , you can say the judge ignored him , or keep saying no in other words. Also , she really gotten on my nerve .........she treated Larry Birkhead's lawyers like shit , she acted like she was running the show .........
She's one BITCH I dont like ........she has a big mouth .........while the rest of lawyers , were very normal and quiet .

This whole proceeding wasnt normal in a court of law. Judge should look at himself , and see how stupid he is acting .............

This doesn't have to take this long ..........actually it could been done in 2 or 3 days , not daysssssssssssssss.

One other thing the judge seems like he needs to retire , he's really overkill .
REpeating himself . 25 yrs old - 50ish .............he should retire and give a new
freshing judge a chance ..........he's a burn out ...............

Posted at 6:13PM on Feb 20th 2007 by justpicky

32. If Anna had known she was going to die so soon after her son she probably would have had him and herself buried in the United States so her daughter would be able to visit them.

Posted at 5:52PM on Feb 20th 2007 by james

33. The judge is probably trying to keep the media circus going for as long as possible because it cultivates more interest by the media in this case when HKS is there as well as the mother and Larry Birkhead (who is probably the real father).

Posted at 11:44AM on Feb 21st 2007 by angela

34. Why doesn't Opri prove HKS committed perjury when he said they didn't have sex til 2000? The porn video, Anna Nicole: Exposed was no later than 98. Howard starred in it. They had sex in the video, so it's obvious that they were "doing it" all along!

Posted at 3:54PM on Feb 23rd 2007 by larry's hot

35. I knew this judge was posturing for the press the minute he opened his mouth.

ROBERT DUVALL SHOULD PLAY THE JUDGE IN THE INEVITABLE BIOPIC! HE WOULD TOTALLY ROCK THAT PART!!!

Posted at 5:56PM on Feb 20th 2007 by Toni

36. unless you have worked in law you would think the judge is insane, however, I think he is sitting back, seeing who is the BS'er and then gonna give him/her enough rope to hang themself with. Did you see his reaction to the ET interview HKS attorney played? The one where ANS was trashing her mother? Teehee...well that totally bakfired now didn't it? He looked disgusted and said he "fell into that trap" but said not again and he immediately cut the rest of HKS smear of Vergie off. He said NO MORE OF THOSE VIDEOS. Was very foolish of her to bring that in thinking the judge wouldnt be able to tell Anna was acting or tweaked up on something. It was very obvious she was in an emotional state and/or on something so I think the judge will discount everything he heard. A lot of judges don't like that kind of stuff. One comment he made which people seem to forget, we may not know who the Daddy is but we damn well know who the Grandma is and whoever turns out to be the Daddy better be willing to put aside any personal views for the baby, I dont think HKS side showed that they would be with that little stunt.

Posted at 7:05PM on Feb 20th 2007 by open your eyes

37. This Judge knows exactly what he is doing!
Howards getting his ass warmed and his too dumb to even realize it.
Did Mom and Dad buy him his law degree too?

These idiot lawers of his, are also going to get a huge awakening.
Heres a rope for them=====================, may they use it wisely.

Posted at 5:54PM on Feb 20th 2007 by A Mom and a Grandmom

38. unbelievable. The judge let's Sterns attorney ramble, interupt and shuts down the "Texas" attorney at every corner. I don't care who wins, but I do care that courtrooms give everyone a fair shot and he obviously doesn't. Not to let an attorney cross examine makes me sick to my stomache. Stern is allowed to walk away laughing.

Posted at 5:57PM on Feb 20th 2007 by fedup

39. I Just hope this Baby is with her Daddy at the end of this Circus.
the interviews on TV........... So many different stories & all sound like lies.
From Sis Stern ....to.....Mo guard... to .. minister gibson of bahamas. Will make a good comedy, almost as good as I LOVE RAYMOND

Posted at 5:57PM on Feb 20th 2007 by Darlene

40. I wish HKS would fall off the face of the earth, I absolutely LOATHE that man. I was surprised he showed up today. I guess buying a boat is more important than deciding where to bury Anna. Five days for boat buying...one day in court and complaining. POS.

Posted at 5:56PM on Feb 20th 2007 by Trinity

41. dannielynn I am praying for you, I pray that the judge, attorney, and the police are truly looking out for your best interest and your safety.

HOWARD!!!!!

DON'T TRY SOMETHING STUPID, YOU WON'T GET BY WITH IT A THIRD TIME.

Posted at 6:10PM on Feb 20th 2007 by lisa crawford

42. This judge is nuts. and stern is a liar and a phoney. He knows that in spite of what he says about not wanting the money etc.....that as adminster, he has control of the money period! and that his "I'll step aside" statements at the end of day and in another courtroom won't mean crap.

Posted at 5:55PM on Feb 20th 2007 by diana

43. Who cares that Howard went home for the night I dont hink he'll run and he'll be in court tomorrow. Bury Anna with her son her mom should not take her to Texas its not what she wanted. get the DNA test going and give the baby to the rightful daddy. I feel bad for everyone involved in this case its crazy!

Posted at 5:56PM on Feb 20th 2007 by Deez

44. This has the making of the OJ Simpson trial all over again. Larry Seidlin is trying to get his 15 minutes of fame and he's going to drag this one and turn it in to a circus before it's said and done. Nothing will come of this. Any judge that would refer to a 5 month old baby's mother the way he did ought not to be sitting on the bench. He's another Judge Ito. It's a shame that we couldn't have found a man of high ethical standards like medical examiner Dr. Perper and not a man that needed his ego stroked. This is about him, not Anna Nicole or her baby Danielynn.

Posted at 6:00PM on Feb 20th 2007 by crisanda

45. Does this make any sense at all? He lets him leave the country overnight - who is paying for this exactly? and pleads with him to come back???? Any lawyers out there? Is this normal or usually allowed in the middle of a court proceeding?

Posted at 5:57PM on Feb 20th 2007 by fez

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