Howard's Lawyer to Rita: Back Off, B***h!

Breaking NewsTMZ has obtained a letter written to Rita Cosby by attorney Lin Wood concerning her new book, "Blonde Ambition":

Rita K. Cosby
c/o Author Mail
Grand Central Publishing
237 Park Avenue
New York, New York 10017
Re: "Blonde Ambition"

Dear Rita:

I think you are aware that I represent Howard K. Stern in connection with potential defamation litigation related to the deaths of Anna Nicole Smith and her son, Daniel. I am writing you with respect to your soon to be published book entitled "Blonde Ambition."


It has been reported by persons claiming to have advance copies of your book that certain passages in "Blonde Ambition" rely on Jackie Hatten as a source. It has been further reported that your book may contain false and defamatory accusations by Hatten against Mr. Stern. I am sure you are aware that you may be held liable for republishing another's false and defamatory statements. Hatten is not a credible or reliable source. I am certain you are familiar with Hatten's many media interviews. If not, you should review them as they clearly establish that basing any accusation against Mr. Stern on Hatten's statements will constitute republication by you with a reckless disregard for truth or falsity.

I hope these reports are inaccurate and that your book will not defame Mr. Stern. However, if it does, Mr. Stern will file a libel action against you and your publisher, Grand Central Publishing.

Sincerely,
L. Lin Wood

cc: Howard K. Stern, Esq.
Krista Barth, Esq.

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76. Rita:

It's so nice that you are thinking of that sweet baby Anna Nicole left behind and doing your part to make life good for her. I mean, she will never know her mother, which is sad enough, and you're trying to taint her father for your own profit.

I wish someone would write a book about you! Just so that I could burn it.

Posted at 12:22AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Singh

77.
62. Why isn't the media allowed to present Rita Cosby's side. I mean ok... she may be lying... she may not be... but that doesn't give Stern the right to threaten anyone who reports what she is saying.

Posted at 8:08PM on Sep 4th 2007 by laurie

Why would you deny anyone their legal right in defending themselves against slander and defamation? He only threatened to SUE. that is his legal right. If the information is 100% accurate and factually correct and verifiable, then his lawsuit is for naught.

Anyone who would sit back and allow there name to be publicly treated in the same manner would do exactly the same.

Your also very wrong about Rita , She does not have the luxury to 'May Be Lying" or 'She May Be not" Her career and her validity as a reporter is completely based upon her reputation and integrity. She has to be 100% right about everything in the book in order to remain untainted, otherwise if proven to be false. When she loses the defamation lawsuit all of the money that she made off the book will go to Birkhead and Stern courtesy of Cosby. Think about that before your spend your hard earned money on the book.

Make no mistake about it, the only innocent in this situation is the baby. The same colusion Cosby alleges between the men exists between her and Opri .... Do you think maybe, there is a little confilict of interest? It also speaks volumes as to Opri's Integrity and ethics as an attorney, The Bar should investigate her behavior thoroughly.

All of the adult players in this farce are vultures..... I wouldn't spend $1.00 to support it.

Posted at 6:38PM on Sep 5th 2007 by Wow too

78. Rita with her own talk show....what a joke...have you ever listened to her...she is constantly choking on a banana....I can't stand that voice

Posted at 8:22AM on Sep 5th 2007 by Michael in KC

79. Does any of these people have the Late Anna or Dannilynn's best interests in this case. I couldn't imagine growing up to find out the public exploitation that my family received. I feel sorry for Dannilynn. Could she crave the attention as her mother?...robin from texas

Posted at 8:27PM on Sep 5th 2007 by Robin from Texas

80. OMG I just cant believe the gall of this woman deseprately trying to make a buck! How low can you get? She's relying on what a "friend" of Anna Nicole say's when Nicole had dismissed her even before Larry came into the picture? An tapes? Please, if there where any tapes, I think they would have come out a long time ago. If there was any possibility of a gay relationship, do you not think that attention grabber Bobby Trendy would have spilled it already? And this woman says she's a journalist? Well, maybe for fiction books or scifi stories. She should be embarrassed. Oh, and the tapes, she didnt even interview the nannies herself, this was some information that the nannies told a second or third party. Could she be pised because she got thrown out of the funeral reception like the garbage she is?

Posted at 1:05PM on Sep 6th 2007 by arlenepr

81. did lin wood win anything for the ramseys..... NO
did lin wood win against fox...........NO

LOL

Posted at 4:17PM on Sep 5th 2007 by Windi

82. Book is out ...Read it, its great. Larry and Howie now signing don't hurt the baby, but they can sell the Baby Cash Cow to the Highest Bidder. What hypocrite's.

Posted at 4:37PM on Sep 5th 2007 by WOWZA

83. Hey Howzie... Whats this???

Just read in the news:

On Tuesday, (September 4th) Eroshevich boarded a plane for the Bahamas, where she will spend a week with Smith's former companion Howard K. Stern.

Do you and the Doc have to get your stories straight???? The heat is on baby!!!

ps...Told ya'll..they murdered Anna!!

Posted at 9:22PM on Sep 5th 2007 by Lone Ranger

84. Lin Wood sued Domminick Dunne on behalf of Cong.Gary Condit and won a multi milion dollar settlment AND Mr Dunn recanted his story!!
You do not mess with Lin Wood check his resume!!!

Posted at 10:09PM on Sep 5th 2007 by Shelly

85.
All I see is is the ax to grind group of people trying to reopen all of the gossip and crap that went on for a year, they are not ready to give up their 15 minutes of fame.

When I see pictures of Larry Birkhead and his baby it makes me smile to see that she has a chance of a normal life. Then low and behold here come the sour grapes group.

Good luck to Larry, baby and pray for Howard I think he is tortured soul. I pray that Anna and Danny have found the peace that they sought in life.

Posted at 2:06PM on Sep 6th 2007 by Nana

86.

Could you possibly imagine the heartbreak anna suffered after daniel died?
COULD YOU IMAGINE BEING FORCED TO SIT BESIDE SOMEONE WHOM YOU JUST ACCUSED OF MURDERING YOUR SON, IN A STUDIO AND PRETEND TO BE HIS LOVER BECAUSE HE MADE SURE YOUR LITTLE GIRL STAYED HOME AND THREATENED YOU TO DO WHAT HE SAYS OR HE WILL HURT THE CHILD?

THIS WOMAN WAS BROKEN WITH NO WHERE TO TURN. IF SHE OPENED HER MOUTH, HER ONLY LIVING CHILD MIGHT MEET THE SAME FATE AS HER SON AND NOW SHE'S STUCK WITH THE MURDERER.

TALK ABOUT SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY................WHOA!

there was no doubt in annas mind that howard killed daniel...she told him as much on three occassoins that we know about...in alll likelihood she told him more times than that....no wonder he didnt want her talking to her mother.....who is it that you can trust when you cant trust anyone else? YOUR MOM!

Posted at 12:25AM on Sep 7th 2007 by SLEEPING WITH THE ENEMY

87. I am certain the bahama court has a tape with anna ,s statement about danniel,sdeath. That is what rita,virgie,hatten,and opri,tried to do,they thought this book would bring on the inquest.if this book shows anything,it shows how carefull the bahamas have to be dealing with there inquest,certain people will say anything, after this book is proven to be a work of (trying to get even)my wish is that a inquest when and if it will be held IS CLOSED, THE THE CHIEF OF POLICE HOSPITAL PERSONAL,AND HOWARD AND HIS LAWYER,BECAUSE HOWARD WAS IN THE ROOM AND THE MEDICAL EXAMINER..THERE ARE SO MANY LIARS,THERE WOULD BE NO TRUTH,i know it is hard to accept that the one you loved could do drugs,but danniel did,from all i have read.virgie hate,s howard,because howard long ago,came between virgie,and the marshall money.after seeing how virgie has acted along with her family,i see why anna was on drugs at a early age,how could anyone come out sane with a family who thinks of getting money all the time Where .is the kindness a grandmother would show for her grandchild.by now i would have had the whole town baking,sewing and sending things to dannielynn

Posted at 12:49PM on Sep 7th 2007 by BEVERLY

88. I would assume Dr Eroshevich went to the bahamas to house sit,as larry had to leave to go to the birthday party in kenkucky..so lone ranger,you do not know everything,i do not think larry is worried about (the heat baby)just giving dannielynn a good birthday.that most spoil your day.

Posted at 4:39PM on Sep 7th 2007 by BEVERLY

89. I would assume Dr Eroshevich went to the bahamas to house sit,as larry had to go to the bithday party for dannielynn in kentucky,so lone ranger,you do not know everything.i do not think larry is worried about(the heat is on baby).my guess is most of larry thoughts are to make sure dannielynn has a wonderfull birthday,that must spoil your day,

Posted at 4:55PM on Sep 7th 2007 by BEVERLY

90. I have read the book over and over. I believe everyhting Rita is sharing with us about Anna Nicole Smith's Life and what really happened in her deepest times. Howard K Stern and his boyfirend Larry (and I'm sure there are more that will surface later on)were all in it from the start after her monies! No one can convince me otherwise.

Posted at 10:23PM on Sep 19th 2007 by scrap addict

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