Celebrity Justice
Criminal Probe Into Anna's Prescriptions

TMZ has learned the California Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting a criminal investigation into several doctors who prescribed various medicines to Anna Nicole Smith.

Sources tell TMZ the DOJ's Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement has contacted Larry Birkhead, Big Mo (Anna's bodyguard) and others. We're told DOJ is particularly interested in two doctors -- Khristine Eroshevich and Sandeep Kapoor. TMZ broke the story that Dr. Kapoor prescribed methadone to Anna under an assumed name when she was eight months pregnant. Dr. Eroshevich ordered a virtual pharmacy of drugs for Anna, five days after her son Daniel died.

Dr. Eroshevich, who was in the Bahamas with Anna, sent the prescription wish list to Dr. Kapoor. Kapoor's attorney, Ellyn Garofalo, told TMZ "Dr. Kapoor declined the request for prescriptions. He would never prescribe that combination of drugs, in such large dosages, to any patient."

The Medical Board of California launched its own investigation of the two doctors earlier this year. That investigation is pending.

By the way, TMZ has learned Dr. Kapoor is in the process of having twins via a surrogate.



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61.
THE INVESTIGATORS NEED TO LOOK AT DR. PERPER'S ""SO CALLED''' DEATH DECISIONS FOR ANNA'S DEATH.....
.HOWARD K. STERN AND ALL THOSE WHO WERE IN THAT HOTEL ROOM NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED TO THE MILLIONITH DEGREE.........
IT IS DEFINITLY POSSIBLE THAT THEY EVERYONE KNEW ANNA WAS DEAD """BEFORE""" ...COWARD EVER LEFT THAT ROOM TO GO BUY THE BOAT HE WANTED TO GET BEFORE IT WAS DISCOVERED SHE WAS DEAD........
WHO KNOWS BUT WHAT HE INTENDED TO GET HER BODY BACK TO THE BAHAMAS"""BEFORE""" ANYONE KNEW ABOUT HER DEATH.......THE SKANK HAD ORDERED HER WILL """FOUR"""DAYS BEFORE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!........COWARD $$TERN HAS LOTS AND TONS TO ANSWER FOR.....AS WELL AS THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED TO COVER FOR HIM..........
THEN WIMP ASS BIRKHEAD JOINS THE $$TERN MONEY TRAIN AND UP TILL NOW....THEY ARE THINKING ALL HAS GONE WELL....................
STERN AND WIMP ASS GOT THE WILL PROBATED......MADE BIG MONEY DEALS.........MOVED RIGHT IN TO ANNA'S HOME AND THINGS LOOKED REALLY ROSY...WIMP ASS BIRKHEAD HAS EVEN GONE ALONG WITH $$TERN TO KEEP LITTLE DANNYLYNN FROM HER GRANDMOTHER.........ANYTHING TO GET THE $$$$$$$$$$$ THAT COWARD HAD PROMISED IF LARRY PLAYED THE GAME......AND HE CERTAINTLY HAS............
ALONG THE WAY.....BIRKHEAD HAS LOST THE SUPPORT HE ONCE HAD.........
ALL THE PLAYERS NEED TO BE INVESTIGATED AND BROUGHT TO TRIAL.......
THE INQUEST IS STILL SET FOR JULY FOR DANIEL'S DEATH......IT SEEMS UNLIKELY THAT COWARD CAN STOP THAT.....AND WITH ALL THOSE PEOPLE READY TO TESTIFY...IT LOOKS BAD FOR THE COWARD......
IT'S ABOUT TIME THESE LOW LIFE PEOPLE ALL FACE JUSTICE FOR ANNA AND DANIEL'S DEATHS...........IT'S PAST TIME THEY STOP LIVING OFF OF ANNA'S DEATH. AS WELL AS HER BABY GIRL....$$TERN AND BIRKHEAD BARGAIN OVER THAT BABY LIKE SHE'S A LOTTO TICKET FOR THEM.... LARRY PROMISED SHE WOULD HAVE A NORMAL LIFE.....THAT WAS ONE BIG PHONEY LIE AND IT TOOK HIM AND $$TERN ONLY A MATTER OF MONTHS TO PROVE THAT LIE....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:17PM on Jul 6th 2007 by ENOUGH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

62. What has happened to the inquirey into her son Daniel's death? Last that I heard the official gearibg was due to have occurred sometime last month. What the story?

Posted at 4:28PM on Jul 6th 2007 by Old Greywoolf

63. 25. We can all thank Taz who finally had the guts to speak last night on Greta!

Posted at 3:48PM on Jul 6th 2007 by the real jojo

Now we see that the only reason Taz spoke was to make sure her and Moe's asses were covered. Because they (the DEA) had already talked to her and that why she knew they were investigating it. But if you read the transcripts of Greta. Taz says she showed up the day Anna died, but she also said she met Dr. E and thats impossible as Dr. E left the night before.

Posted at 4:20PM on Jul 6th 2007 by niece duffel bags

64. *61, that house was a sweet deal murderer Stern did with puppet Larry in order to give something to Danielynn from the Will in leu of Larry protecting Stern's murdering ass aT DANIEL'S INQUEST AND TALK FAVORABLY AFTER GIVING THE BABY TO LARRY. Also it was a deal so that Larry keep grandma Vergie far away from 3 of them: Stern, Larry and the Baby.

A blind person can see Sterns evil dealings.

THE law is screwed up, this murderer should have no right at any of Anna's Estate. HE KILLED HER AND HER SON DANIEL.

Posted at 4:20PM on Jul 6th 2007 by IT SHOWS THERE WAS STRUGLE IN THE ROOM, IT WAS A MESS.....

65. Larry Quirkhead is under the "HKS" spell right now. Surely he will wake up and smell the BS he's being handed by Howard.
If he protects Howard, he is an idiot.

Tas- you rock! Thanks for your insight!
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TMZ- show us your thoughts on the interview last night, or else we're gonna think Harvey is a wuss.......

Posted at 4:20PM on Jul 6th 2007 by I pay my bills

66. #63 LARRY PROMISED SHE WOULD HAVE A NORMAL LIFE.....THAT WAS ONE BIG PHONEY LIE AND IT TOOK HIM AND $$TERN ONLY A MATTER OF MONTHS TO PROVE THAT LIE

I hate the caps but I agree. That's why I've been so angry and disappointed since the DNA results. We were all duped into thinking the child was going somewhere better and normal. She's merely a show pony for her dumb queer "father".

Posted at 4:21PM on Jul 6th 2007 by bix

67. Did anybody see Big Mo's wife on Greta? She said Anna's skin was already starting to turn purple in spots and the feces in her bed (usually evacuated when one dies) was dry. She also said there was a baby bottle in the bed. Was that bottle ever tested for Chloral Hydrate? She also said that a package for OJ Stern was delivered "TO HER" a day or so b4 Anna died.

Posted at 4:24PM on Jul 6th 2007 by Highlander

68. Well, it is pretty clear something is up. SILENCE in the media. Then all of a sudden Taz speaks. Wierd. Then the COJ is looking into the issue.

Makes you wonder if someone is scared and talking. I was wondering why all of a sudden Taz starts talking to Greta. The way Greta ended was cryptic. More in the days to come. She didn't say, "part 2, tommarrow night" Just more in the days to come. Why not tease it for tommarrow?

Then she does the interview first, not last like she typically runs this story........


I think there was an accident. HKS /Anna took to much of the drugs, she dies. Then they freak out. HKS needed to call Dr. E. because he didn't know what to do. Then Taz and Mo catch him making the call. So, then he had to make sure he wasn't in the room when they found another dead body. Hence, have TAZ be in the room "watching her sleep" and then King's wife says "Hey Taz, what is wrong with Anna." Taz doesn't want to check, And the king's wife insists she looks

and

Woola....Taz and the king's wife find Anna. Both have each other as a witness they didn't do anything wrong. HKS not in the room, all gets washed over.

Except it doesn't make sense. If Anna was to ill to go to the bathroom, how does she get the medicine. And why was Dr. E giving Anna all those drugs?

If the wrestler's dcts go down, why isn't Anna's doctors in trouble.


Somthing isn't right, this much it seems. That is why everyone is still talking, something is definately not correct in this situation. It just smells.

Posted at 4:25PM on Jul 6th 2007 by JD

69. Now it is about time . This woman Dr E should have her liscence taken away and Howard should be disbarred .......She left Anna dying and Howard left her dead . He set Taz up .Shameful !! Abuse ! NEGLIGANT HOMICIDE !!!!..........................IMO

Posted at 4:25PM on Jul 6th 2007 by Kerry

70. Stay off of Larry.............He's done nothing wrong. I'm glad Larry
gives us glimpses of how DL is growing.
Best to ya, Larry!

Posted at 4:26PM on Jul 6th 2007 by Beer, its not just for breakfast anymore

71. Thank goodness for Taz. I pray they stop these people before they kill again.

Posted at 7:50PM on Jul 6th 2007 by HK$ Is QUILTY!

72. Thursday night we aired part of our interview with Taz, the nurse who was in Anna Nicole Smith's room the day she died. I learned many things talking to her — including that she was not there as a nurse that day to care for a sick Anna Nicole and that her occupation was a coincidence. She is the wife to Anna's former bodyguard, who was there as a friend. He was not working as a bodyguard for her at the time of her death. The things Taz told us did not answer all my questions. I don't know if they answer any questions you may have lingering. Here is what sticks with me: Taz was right there and she specifically says has questions. She seemed like a smart decent woman who is not trying to stir up trouble, but genuinely has questions about the death. This is one of those deaths that may be a totally explainable, non-negligent death, but the lack of information and some odd facts makes me wonder if we have done justice to this investigation. No matter what you think about Anna Nicole Smith or anyone attached to her story, the investigation should be thorough and fair.
There should be an explanation for why Anna Nicole was pumped full of so many drugs causing or contributing to her death. Did she take them herself? (It has been reported she could not get to the bathroom alone.) If she took them herself, why were they not right next to the bed? Or were the drugs next to her bed and just not noticed? Did she bully people into giving her drugs? Were the drugs prescribed in a medically responsible way? When did she die? Was she already dead when Taz was sent into her room to be with her? (Is the clue the dry fecal matter and the unmoving baby bottle resting on her body?) Does it matter when she died? Why was she covered up with the blankets? Was it chills from a fever or to cover what was known — that she was already dead.
Here is a question I have: Why have the Bahamas not gone forward with the inquest into Anna Nicole's son's death? He died last September and the inquest, while called for, keeps getting put off... what's with that? There may be a good explanation, but without more information, it is difficult to simply think there are good reasons. It makes the Bahamas constant delays in Daniel's inquest to look... well, you decide. ontherecord@foxnews.com.

Posted at 4:31PM on Jul 6th 2007 by the real jojo

73. Isn't that Larry's new neighbor ???

Posted at 4:32PM on Jul 6th 2007 by Kerry

74. 65. 25. We can all thank Taz who finally had the guts to speak last night on Greta!

Posted at 3:48PM on Jul 6th 2007 by the real jojo

Now we see that the only reason Taz spoke was to make sure her and Moe's asses were covered. Because they (the DEA) had already talked to her and that why she knew they were investigating it. But if you read the transcripts of Greta. Taz says she showed up the day Anna died, but she also said she met Dr. E and thats impossible as Dr. E left the night before.
Posted at 4:20PM on Jul 6th 2007 by niece duffel bags

Didn't the Perp say he spoke with Dr. Feelgood also in his questioning?

Posted at 4:33PM on Jul 6th 2007 by ????

75. To - IT SHOWS THERE WAS STRUGLE THE ROOM WAS A MESS

The room was not a mess. There was no sign of a struggle and this story had nothing to do with Howard. WTF is wrong with you? You miss hear the news and miss read TMZ's article. Either get glasses and a hearing aid or stay far away from contributing because you act like the last one in line playing telephone with a tin can.

Posted at 4:33PM on Jul 6th 2007 by Sofa King We Todd Did

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