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Stern's Lawyer: Opri Called Howard a "Killer"

In a sharp and intensely personal accusation, Howard K. Stern's lawyer Krista Barth complained to Judge Larry Seidlin that Larry Birkhead's lawyer Deb Opri, sitting just a few feet from Stern, accused him of "killing" Anna Nicole Smith during court proceedings this morning.

As Barth spoke, Stern glared for several moments in the direction of Opri and Birkhead -- the two men and their attorneys are seated right next to each other in Broward County courtroom. Opri's response -- if she did in fact respond -- was not audible.

Barth made her comment as lawyers for multiple parties in the case introduced their various pleadings. Shortly thereafter, the court went into recess for a hearing on Virgie Arthur's status as next of kin to her granddaughter Dannielynn. As of 11:00 AM EST, the court is still in recess.

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76. to # 66 I agree with you , But after this I am wondering are we living in the right Country???????

Posted at 11:58AM on Feb 20th 2007 by Debra

77. SEND AN EMAIL TO BAHAMIAN AUTHORITIES
http://www.rbpf.org/ this is a web site for the Bahama police, I urged them to protect the child and said I hoped their government would not let people come there to escape the laws and courtorders of the U.S. I also said I have visited the Bahamas many times (which I have often since I live in Florida) but if they don't protect the interests of that baby I won't in the future. In fact I think we all should boycott if they don't intervene for the interest of the baby. EVERYONE SEND AN EMAIL!

Posted at 11:59AM on Feb 20th 2007 by MW

78. Me - Why are you such an idiot? Why are there so many idiots posting today? THAT WAS A DOLL IN THE CARRIAGE YOU MORON! Anna was so drugged up she THOUGHT it was her baby. Also, she was 8 MONTHS PREGNANT! YOU could totally tell and her two best friends (whose CHILD was in the video by the way) testified to that fact with Greta Von Susteren on Fox News last night. HOW MUCH PROOF DO YOU NEED BITCH?

Posted at 11:58AM on Feb 20th 2007 by Jess

79. Where in did this chick get her law degree ( krista barth)??

And uh your honor uh uh uh

Posted at 12:00PM on Feb 20th 2007 by zoey

80. The bottom line is this...Anna Nicole should be buried along side her son. That is the bottom line. Whoever the body is released to, they should honor that. I think Howard K Stern would be the only one who would do that. There is no doubt in the world, that is what Anna would want. If her mother decides to bury her elsewhere, then, she obviously, never had Anna's best interest at heart. Unfortunately, I do believe that Larry is the father. If you do a side by side comparison, you do see the uncanny resemblence...I think that is just a fact that has to be accepted. I feel so bad for Dannielynn...even at 6 mos (?), she can tell that her life is unsettled...you know she can sense the stress. At this point, she needs our prayers...the grown-ups are on their own.

Posted at 1:16PM on Feb 20th 2007 by Patty

81. This is the BEST analysis of this case. I don't know who the site owner is but he/she is doing and ongoing presentation of the court proceedings and he/she is really doing a terrific job - -the BEST I have seen!

http://ishowardksternamurderer.com/

Posted at 12:01PM on Feb 20th 2007 by libbyd

82. BUTTERFLY KISSES - YOU ARE NEXT IN LINE FOR THE IDIOT TRAIN. IF ONE MORE IDIOT POSTS BEFORE CHECKING THEIR FACTS I AM GOING TO SCREAM!!!!!

LARRY came out as the FATHER WAY BEFORE DANIEL DIED!!!!!!!!!!! He even pleaded with Anna to be in the delivery room!!

Posted at 12:02PM on Feb 20th 2007 by Jess

83. Somebody needs to get Howard some Soap on a Rope.....he's going to the pokey!!

Posted at 12:02PM on Feb 20th 2007 by team anna

84. Howard was her attorney, he drew up everything anna did - tv interviews, public appearances, etc. That woman couldnt even think for herself, she was like an empty shell that he carted around and cashed in on. He let her sleep around and lose her soul to drugs, never once done an intervention...shame on the lawyer howard k stern. motherfucker.

again, why wasnt daniel living with her in the bahamas? who and where was he residing?

Posted at 12:02PM on Feb 20th 2007 by anonymous

85. Everybody please cut and past the following message and send it to paul@rbpf.org

Dear Bahamian Police,

Please view the following links and make a petition for the physical protection of Anna Nicoles Baby, Dannielynn Smith, if the baby is still in the Bahamas.

In this video, you will see that Howard K. Stern approved of Anna Nicole Smith taking prescriptions drugs while she was eight months pregnant. http://www.tmz.com/2007/02/20/anna-nicole-stoned-stern-sees/

In the Bahamas, a presumed Bahamian resident Quethlie Alexis, testified in an Affidavit filed in the Bahamian Courts that the baby was abused. http://www.tmz.com/2007/02/14/annas-nanny-smith-underfed-baby-to-make-her-sexy/ This affidavit was filed in your courts before Anna Nicole Smith died.

This picture posted at this site http://perezhilton.com/topics/anna_nicole_smith/today_is_the_day_20070220.php , does indeed show that the baby is underweight validating the claims by Quethlie Alexis that the baby was purposely underfed.

Please protect Dannielynn,
A Concerned American Citizen.

Posted at 12:09PM on Feb 20th 2007 by save dannielynn

86. to # 74- Larry Birkhead came out and made claims of being the father and had a court order for a paternity test before Anna went to the Bahamas he did not make these claims after Daniels or Annas death, he did not do this after the fact he claimed paternity from day one and Howard and Anna kept ducking the courts orders.

Posted at 12:03PM on Feb 20th 2007 by MW

87. SEND AN EMAIL TO BAHAMIAN AUTHORITIES
http://www.rbpf.org/ this is a web site for the Bahama police, I urged them to protect the child and said I hoped their government would not let people come there to escape the laws and courtorders of the U.S. I also said I have visited the Bahamas many times (which I have often since I live in Florida) but if they don't protect the interests of that baby I won't in the future. In fact I think we all should boycott if they don't intervene for the interest of the baby. EVERYONE SEND AN EMAIL!

Posted at 12:04PM on Feb 20th 2007 by MW

88. Worst Judge evahhhhhhhhhhhh


dumb as a box of rights... inchorent babbling

Posted at 12:06PM on Feb 20th 2007 by chocobunny

89. I think no matter what Anna should be buried next to Daniel in the Bahamas. Stop dragging it out, she said it in that Tv interview they showed. Its madness. Regardless who the father is that is a completely different issue. Annas mom is cruel for trying to bury her Texas.

Posted at 12:06PM on Feb 20th 2007 by Deanna

90. My sympathy's are solely with Howard K. Stern. He was with Anna Nicole Smith for almost 15 years and loved her. He was not able to stop her drug abuse as she did not want to stay in rehab. He is clearly the only one who loved ANS and is mourning her death. He is represented by two lawyers. Birkhead and Anna's mother are represented by a crowd of sleazy lawyers all wanting a piece of the pie. Not one of them gives a damn about ANS...only Howard loved her which is why she wanted nothing to do with them and trusted Howard and made her life with him. I hope he prevails and is able to bring ANS's body back to the Bahamas to rest next to Daniel.


OMG! I SO AGREE W/ THIS!!!!!! YOU ROCK!

Posted at 12:07PM on Feb 20th 2007 by NAM

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