Celebrity Justice
Stern Shut Down In Huge Way Over DNA

Howard K. SternHoward K. Stern lost a big one in the Bahamas today.

Stern's appeal on DNA testing was just shut down, and Howard K. was penalized by the three-judge panel to the tune of $10,000. TMZ has learned Stern was ordered to pay $5,000 in attorney's fees to the Registrar General and $5,000 to Birkhead's lawyer -- not Debra Opri, the Bahamian one.

This could clear the way for the unsealing of the DNA test results -- that should happen in court this week.

Typically, these penalties (called "sanctions") are imposed when an appeal is frivolous.

Story developing...

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61. Looks like the Bahamian government has finally realized that Howard K. Stern is down there making a mockery of their country and their justice system. He's tying up their courts with these ridiculous appeals, wasting their time and resources. And finally, they are seeing what is truly going on here!

This man has no rights nor citizenship in the Bahamas. He is a squatter there just as he is in the house he is holed up in. He is using this child as a means to stay in the house and in the country.

The fines are a perfect punishment as well. Look for him to get even greater punishment for tying up their courts AGAIN by holding up the inquest into the death of Daniel Smith.

First Howard, give Larry Birkhead back his child.

Then go and take an overdose. I hear you're good at getting drugs fro doctors with little or no resistence. Go for it!

Posted at 5:30PM on Apr 4th 2007 by Samantha

62. I told you that Larrys attorney seemed very confident, and that she didn't plan to file for the DNA results to be given to California courts, as Greta suggested.

Think she already knew what would happen. And if they have already done the background checks on Stern, Larry, and Virgie, maybe just maybe they will announce custody tomorrow too, when they announce paternity. I hope. Keep your fingers crossed.

Posted at 11:44AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by GUESS

63. Great News! And I expect that his delay of the inquest into Daniel's death will also garner sanctions when his appeal there is denied.

Posted at 11:44AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Patti

64. Nice! Some justice finally in the Bahamas! Hopefully Larry will get his due now - be able to get to work again and pay off Opri...oh, but wait, he still has to fight for CUSTODY - I'm sure even if he is proven the Daddy - Stern will still fight to keep the baby. How in the Hell is Stern ever going to come back to this country and practice again - the entire country hates him and thinks he is a freeloading creep......and um, possibly enabling Anna Nicole to kill herself over time just so he could keep in her presence...

Posted at 11:44AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by hkshater

65. Good! Stern had to pay Larry's lawyers. I hope he gets sued by ALL of Larry's attorneys...past and present. After all, we know that it wont be coming out of his paycheck, because he doesn't have one. lol

Posted at 11:44AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Howard, you did this! Howard, you caused this!

66. 53. $tern is getting desperate. A man stopping DNA testing to determine if a baby is his or not is NOT the father.

He's a damn wicked fool!

Posted at 11:42AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Simone

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GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT...HE WAS NOT STOPPING THE TEST....

hks attorney withdrew the appeal. lb filed a summon for a paternity test on march 14th.,and hks file a summon on march 19th. both men wanted the dna test on dannielynne and larry birkhead, the two just wanted different people to do the test. it was proved today the hks wants that dna result. he never wanted it any other way.

TOMORROW WILL TELL ALL......

Posted at 11:45AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by BABS

67. Ok so we will find out who the daddy is now. It's not who you think it is.

Posted at 11:45AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by california dreamer

68. I wish to heck the media and everyone would leave Howard alone and let him raise Dannielynn as Anna wanted. If she would have wanted to be with Birkhead, she would have. She knew she would have stability with Howard and that he loved her dearly - this whole thing is very upsetting - LEAVE THE MAN ALONE..............let him enjoy HIS daughter.

Posted at 11:46AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Peaches

69. I guess there was one aspect of Bahamian law that escaped his attention. /snerk/

Posted at 11:45AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by chlyn

70. Maybe the Bahamian judges are fair after all. Wonderful News. Go Bahamas. I agree with you cherylinohio. One way to show the world you can run your own country with no help from no american lawyer telling you how.

I do think Larry is the Father. It is important to know one way or the other. It has certainly been expensive for him. I think if HKS had thought he was the father he wouldn't have been giving her access to all those drugs.

GO LARRY GO!!!!!

Posted at 11:45AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Paula

71. This is so fantastic! I small step - but a loud resounding slap on the wrist - *ridculous stall tactis will not be tolerated in the Bahamas*. MOVING ON!!!! YAY!
Justice for Dannielynn!

Posted at 11:47AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by HollyB

72. .......................SUPPORT THE BAHAMA'S, TAKE YOUR NEXT VACATION THERE...............

Posted at 11:46AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by TouristsWelcomed

73.

YAY! I hope this is the start of justice for Dannielyn.

Posted at 11:46AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Cdngrrrrl

74. I guess HKS's lawyer is not the "genius" he's been made out to be. Larry's Florida was right! God bless Larry and Dannielynn!

Posted at 11:48AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by Kat

75. why did Howard invite Larry to see Dannielynn, & also supposely told Larry that she was born 2 weeks early & that he(Larry) was the father.

Posted at 11:44AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by js

PLEASE POST THE LINK TO THAT STORY.....I DONT RECALL HOWARD EVER TELLING LARRY HE WAS THE BABY'S FATHER.....SHOW ME THE PRINT......

Posted at 11:47AM on Apr 2nd 2007 by BABS

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