Celebrity Justice
Judge to Rita Cosby -- Something Fishy

A judge has ruled that there's a lot of evidence that former MSNBC anchor turned author Rita Cosby crossed the line in writing her tell-all book about Anna Nicole Smith.

Howard K. Stern is suing Cosby, claiming she defamed him in the book by saying there are witnesses -- two nannies -- who say Anna Nicole had a video of Stern and Larry Birkhead having sex.

A federal judge in the Southern District of New York issued an order today in the wake of Stern's allegation that Cosby "sought to tamper with two witnesses by offering to pay them thousands of dollars for their testimony." The judge allowed Stern to probe the allegation, concluding he has "presented substantial -- indeed troubling -- evidence that Cosby has sought to improperly influence witnesses..."

In a statement to TMZ, Rita Cosby said <"I am pleased that the Court will get to the bottom of these unfounded allegations. I trust that when all the facts come out that a very different picture will be shown."

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301. Chuck....Perhaps you missed this. IMO, Rita spun her little web with alot of the spiders in this saga and well, Rita got stuck in it! Rita should go to jail for what she has done IMO...she will not, IMO, spin her way out of this. You know what I mean? Rita would like for everyone to believe she is innocent until proven guilty, yet she does not grant that same consideration to HKS! In fact, she has embarked on a path to destroy another human being. Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones! Here are RTIA'S WORDS!

COSBY: The only reason I'm mentioning this is that what I might be able to do is that, if
it ever comes out that I paid, what I might be able to do is pay Liz, you see what
I'm saying? And give you guys the, you know, the three thousand. Do you know
what I mean?
BAIN: Uh-huh.
COSBY: Pay Liz, if she can give me a bill saying that it has to do with, like, you know,
preparation for the affidavit, because that would make sense, because it’s directly
applied to my case and my book.
BAIN: OK.
COSBY: Do you see what I'm saying?
BAIN: Yeah.
. . .
BAIN: When you say three thousand, what do you mean?
COSBY: What I'm saying is for the meeting with her and with the nannies. So even a
brief meeting, you know?
BAIN: No. You were saying that they were paying three thousand an hour?
COSBY: Correct.
. . .
COSBY: But, but, but now, Lincoln, I cannot do much more because then it would look
outrageous. You know what I mean? Because the problem is now that I'm dealing
with the court thing, you have to understand, my thought’s it's going to come
back. Do you know what I'm saying?
BAIN: Mm-hmm.
COSBY: Do you understand that?
BAIN: Yeah. I understand that.
COSBY: And I can't do much more because it is going to look like -- you know what I
mean?
BAIN: Yeah.
COSBY: This doesn't mean that down the road I can't do more. Do you know what I
mean?
. . .
COSBY: (INAUDIBLE) I actually spoke to my attorney this morning.
BAIN: OK.
COSBY: And he said, he said as long as she would do it, he said he would do it, then you
know, he is a very ethical attorney. He said, I would do it in a heartbeat. He said,
he said, he said if you, if you can get her to state that, you know, whatever we’re
talking and obviously it can’t be some huge amount about something and go oh,
you know what I mean? Then it looks fishy.
BAIN: Yeah.
COSBY: If I can get her, if she gives me a bill saying, you know, that it's for
consultation, investigation (INAUDIBLE) however you phrase it, consultation,
investigation, preparation, execution of the affidavit for the nannies relating to,
you know, whatever, the sex tape or however we want to phrase it, you know, or
this affidavit that that way. And then she can send copies of the affidavit. Then I
wouldn’t, you know, I don’t see that taking up a lot of her time or a lot of the
nannies' time.
COSBY: You know?
BAIN: Yeah.
. . .
COSBY: And then, and then I think its legitimized, because my problem is, Lincoln,
they'll kill me if I get out there and if they get out there, they're honest, they’re all
honest people. And if for some reason they, you know, at the inquest, if someone
says, hey, did you ever get paid? You know?
BAIN: Yeah.
. . .
COSBY: Oh, no, no, to Liz, what I was gonna say, the only thing I would need is -- from
Liz is to get just a bill from her, you know, that it was, so it went towards the
preparation of the affidavit or something like that. You know what I mean?
BAIN: Uh-huh.
COSBY: See cause then if it ever comes back that I, that I gave any money, it could be,
appear to be a legitimate expense, you know what I mean?
BAIN: Yeah.
COSBY: And then she can do whatever she wants with the money, you know what I
mean?
BAIN: Yeah.
COSBY: Then, you guys can do whatever you guys want, you know what I mean?
BAIN: OK.
COSBY: So I think that way everybody is covered and I think that that is a win-win.
And that way so if it ever comes out, yeah I paid her, I'll say, I paid her cause
these guys prepared the affidavit and that is a bona fide expense.
BAIN: Yeah.
. . .
COSBY: You know, and then, and then you know no one ever has to know whatever,
wherever it goes. You know what I mean?
BAIN: Yeah, yeah.
COSBY: So it’s a win-win, do you know what I mean? That way it doesn't make
anybody look bad, you know what I mean? And it doesn't make them look bad
either, you know?
BAIN: Yeah, yeah.
COSBY: So it is good for them and it is good for me, you know what I mean?
. . .
COSBY: And that way if it ever comes out -- you know, and you know and hopefully it
never would, but you know if it ever did, then it was a legitimate expense.

Posted at 1:41AM on Nov 11th 2007 by Truth is Grand

302. 236. THE GAY TAPE EXISTS!- The nannies said that loud repeatedly and another well known attorney heard it 5 times.

The problem was that THE NANIES AND MR CONTROVERSY got upset because Rita didn't interviewed the nannies first and paid them big for the story. It was obvious Mr controversy was surprise when Rita offered to pay only $1,000 for the interview, he didn't like one bit!. If Rita offer more money it would have turned out different with freaky looking mrcontroversy. SPOKESMAN for the nannies.

THE NANNIES WANT NOW BIG MONEY FOR THE STORIES. THAT IS ALL. I AM ALSO AFRAID LIN WOOD GOT ALREADY TO THE NANNIES AND PAID THEM 'BIG' FOR THEIR SILENCE.

PAYING for stories is nothing new it happens all the time. Rita just put the carriage before the horse instead of the other way around.
Posted at 9:03PM on Nov 7th 2007 by AFRAID LIN WOOD ALREADY PAID BIG TO THE NANNIES....

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This is really the only version that makes sense! It is ALL about money!!!

Posted at 2:00AM on Nov 11th 2007 by In agreement with your theory

303. COSBY IS DESPICABLE as are her "cohorts" "DOPEY & ARTHUR...I call the three the "BITCHES OF BIRKWICK!!" all greedy for MONEY!
Sadly I hold HKS & Khristine RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEATH OF ANS...sure she was a "TRAIN WRECK" BUT I FEEL THAT HK$ FED HER THE DRUGS!!! {Probably at her request...but if he "CARED FOR HER" then he would have "LOOKED OUT FOR HER!"} HK$ could have avoided the death of ANS...he chose NOT TO!!!
HK$ MUST BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE!!!


Posted at 3:23AM on Nov 11th 2007 by Jill from Western Australia

304. I use t owatch her on foxs news , but no more. I think she is money hungry,she is in for the money any lies donot matter she is greedy for the public to here her on tv so she can cash in. cq

Posted at 4:00AM on Nov 11th 2007 by charlotte quibodeaux

305. 303. I use t owatch her on foxs news , but no more. I think she is money hungry,she is in for the money any lies donot matter she is greedy for the public to here her on tv so she can cash in. cq

Posted at 4:00AM on Nov 11th 2007 by charlotte quibodeaux

charlotte, your language skills are atrocious.

Posted at 9:25AM on Nov 11th 2007 by 6th Grammar

306. Truth is Grand- I've heard that tape played by Lincoln Bain on Fox News last month on Fox News Live, and when te tape was played, it didn't even remotely sound like Rita at all. It sounded like Lincoln Bain hired some person to impersonate her...poorly at that, and then recorded the conversation and put it out there for all to hear and some people take the bait like a dumb halibut. I still say that Rita would not throw away over 20 years of journalism to come up with some salacious BS just to sell a few books. Like I stated in my previous post, Rita has stated both on air when she was at Fox or MSNBC, and even in emails to me, that when she gets a story, she checks the validity of the story, checks with her sources, double checks her sources and the story and re-checks everything before she even goes with the story. That's what a responsible journalist does. Most of the so called journalists out there just do tabloid journalism....not all journalists, but a good portion of them. There are still some good journalists out there.

I'm just saying that with all the comments I have read here on this story, a great portion of you like to bash Rita and say things about her like if you knew her. I've been emailing her for about 5 years now and have met her in person, and she isn't anything like what you people are saying about her. She is actually a very nice person and has a good head on her shoulders. I'm just saying, we all have opinions, but before you start bashing someone just because you don't like the sound of their voice or some stupid stuff like that, get to know the person first. You might have a different opinion of that person later......unless you are already predetermined that you already hate the person, then you don't need to bother.

Like I said in my previous post, I have met Rita and I do know her and I am proud of that fact and am proud to speak up in her defense. Don't forget, Lincoln Bain's story has changed several times and Rita's story hasn't changed one iota. Rita's attorney, Wendy Murphy, said on Fox News Live last month, that the two nannies asked Lincoln Bain to get in touch with Rita to give their side of this and not the other way around. Wendy has played that tape on Fox News Live as well where Lincoln Bain stated several times that the nannies expressely asked him to get in touch with her, and there was no mention of money being offered to them.

Anyway....that's all I need to say right now. I'm just coming ot her defense since there's not too many people here that are doing that. If there is a trial about this, Rita's side will be heard there in the court room, and that's where it counts.

Posted at 2:03PM on Nov 11th 2007 by Chuck

307. Howahd is the only one who truly loved anna he has got a bum deal. Cosby is a liar & a bitch, & the 2 nannues should have their tales in jail for lying in the first place.

Posted at 5:55PM on Nov 11th 2007 by looise sanders

308. Chuck wrote: ...Does Stern and Birkhead have anything to hide? Maybe...maybe not, but most, if not all the denials are from Howard K. Stern. I don't trust either Birkhead or Stern! Both are sleazy at best. Don't forget, Howard K. Stern is a lawyer, and can come up with all sorts of BS to tell a judge to try and discredit Rita and make the judge question her motives. Rita would never stoop that low to sell a book.

Well Chuck, do you know Stern and Birkhead? You say they are sleazy at best. I do not know any of the parties, but I have followed this from the beginning, including reading many, if not all, the court docs. It is my opinion, that certain individuals, including Rita, have made it their mission to destroy people, mainly Birkhead and Stern, just because they believe that Daniel and Anna met with foul play. BUT, what if they did not? What if their deaths just happened to be a tragic coincidence? I am not saying that they did not meet with foul play, but what I am saying is that people are supposed to be presumed innocent until proven guilty! Rita and others, IMO, have condemned HKS right from the get go....AND this is WRONG! Anna, as it appears to the public, has had drug issues long before HKS. To try and pin him for her death just to satisfy what they believe to be the truth, is again wrong! Now if HKS did something criminal, he should be held accountable, just as Rita should be held accountable for her actions. It appears to me that Rita was caught red handed on that tape and yet she has had hardly any press condemning her and in fact, she and her former co-workers attempted to put the focus right back on HKS! Again, this is WRONG! Talk about sleazy...It is my opinion that the sleazy ones are Rita, VA, O'Q, Clark, Shelly, Hattan, and let's not forget Opri, etc! IMO, a truly disgusting bunch who, when all is said and done, will have to answer for what they have done!

No human being should be subjected to what HKS has had to endure. NO ONE! AND I do not believe for one single minute that that was not Rita on that tape....IMO, it was crystal clear that it was. I'm not saying that Lincoln and Nanny's are entirely credible, however, IMO, neither is Rita!

Posted at 12:47AM on Nov 12th 2007 by Truth is Grand

309. Rita should have left the gay stuff out. The rest i believe. What a fool she is. But Howard is still a murderer

Posted at 2:11PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Sandra

310. This is a great book. Most of what is written is true. After reading the book you continue to say Why. Most of the information in the book was known before it was written Mr. Bains had the Nannies on his show and , He stated he knew all along the Howard was gay. I think he said recently I told you he was gay months ago. I really don't care who is gay or not. Many have come forth since and said their truths. Moe has said Howard gave Anna drugs, Moe said he was threatened in letters from Howard and L. Wood. Others have said they where treatened. Larry made threatening phone calls. The Nannies feared for their lives, cause Howard was trying to find out where they lived. . Those who worked at the Horizons spoke of Howards meaness to Anna. . The body guard has stated he was telling the truth when he talked about the deal Howard and Larry made about Howard becoming the Executor of the Will. Perhaps Larry was lieing when he spoke to Vergie trying to cover up his greed. But I think Larry is a shady character with a shadier past. I believe he has an addiction problem, and needs rehab. We all know that he is ashamed of his sexual preference. This is a pitifull man. I pity Larry bacuse of the mess he has made of his life with his bad choices. I believe the State should take Danielynn from him to protect her. Moe said Larry gave Anna drugs as well.

Posted at 5:06PM on Nov 12th 2007 by Blonde Ambition

311. I would like to see the video.

Posted at 6:39PM on Nov 13th 2007 by Shaun Schlich

312. Rita...Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, so help you god? Are you willing to take the fall for all of those who fed you bologna (JMO)? You really should stop trying to minimize what you said...it never works IMO. You know what I mean? Here is your chance to escape the spider web alive...may Thursdays Depo set you free. TELL THE TRUTH! Sure wish I could be a fly on the wall as L.Wood attempts to chew you up and spit you out! UhHum...You know what I mean?

Posted at 8:02AM on Nov 13th 2007 by Truth will set you free

313. They are ALL guilty of something. It seems impossible that not a single person in Anna's life acually cared about her more than money and 5 minutes of fame, but sadly, it's true.

Posted at 6:08PM on Dec 10th 2007 by Noodlemonkey

314. In most incidences there are at least 2 sides to every story. You have Cosby's side and version of what may have happened and Bain's side of the story and version of what may have happened. In my opinion, I tend to believe Cosby's version of the story. I believe Cosby trusted Bain's and company, and she unknowingly uncovered more details in this saga and they were brought to light. I believe Cosby was very stunned with her discovery. In my opinion, how many of you who read these blogs and are aware of the players would think Bain's would haver acted this way towards Cosby? In my opinion, Bain's actions surpised me. His actions were unexpected in my opinion. I will not accuse Cosby or anyone of misdoings. I leave these matters to the court of law and the professionals. The court is where it counts. IMO

Posted at 2:36PM on Nov 13th 2007 by Madeline

315. Chuck ,

Tell that Bull S**** to someone who's gonna believe you, do you think we all are fools ? your friend Rita got caught on tape bribing witnesses did you not hear it ?

Posted at 1:33AM on Nov 14th 2007 by Raven

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