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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31. Rita's Book of Lies sources were:

Nannies: Said it never happened

Jackie Hatten: She's in hiding and ran instead of standing by Rita.

Virgie Arthur: Well she just 'LOVES' a book that trashes ANS and Dannielynn will have to read one day.

Don Clark: Works for Virgie's lawyer O'Quinn. He was paid by O'Quinn to dig up information on HKS. Looks like he got his information WRONG or just plain LIED.

Opri: Judge orders Jury X2. I started to wonder if she was doing her own lawsuits. She actually thought the Judge was going to buy her story that LB never signed anything until Sept. 30 even though her bill said Sept. 29.

What's up with a publishing co. Hatchette allowing the chance of a $60 MILLION Libel Suit? Hatchette is just as responsible in this.



Posted at 8:35PM on Nov 6th 2007 by butterfly

32. I just can't understand why someone as supposedly savvy as Rita Cosby would put her reputation on the line by writing so much unsubstantiated stuff.......or not try to corroborate her information with more than one source. Sad stuff, especially when she is trying to make someone else look bad!

Posted at 8:50PM on Nov 6th 2007 by Tootsie

33. Someone give her a cough drop

Posted at 8:34PM on Nov 6th 2007 by Diane

34. do u think rita had sex with larry king?

Posted at 8:52PM on Nov 6th 2007 by bossman

35. 21. The gay thing one took two pages. The rest of the book told a story about Annas life.

Posted at 8:24PM on Nov 6th 2007 by What a bunch of closeted Gays

Now tell me what the hell Rita knew about Anna's life? Other than what was in the news? And what she was told my people that were not in her life for many years. Did you see her 1/2 sister got a boob job? She didn't even know Anna.....
People are oh so stupid!
I am a Howard K Stern supporter....not a Larry Birkhead supporter or a Vergie Arthur supporter. Howard is getting a lot of crap and lies lies lies about him and his family. It's terrible the way americans treat each other. I hope he does make a new life for himself in the Bahamas or where ever....cause people here are cruel!

Posted at 8:36PM on Nov 6th 2007 by Drama Continues!

36. And Rita needs to stay off TMZ blogs too! LMAO

Posted at 8:36PM on Nov 6th 2007 by Drama Continues!

37. It's time that Rita Cosby sinks like the Titanic.

Posted at 8:45PM on Nov 6th 2007 by bankroll

38. In a statement to TMZ, Rita Cosby said

Posted at 8:40PM on Nov 6th 2007 by butterfly

39. Where is Rita hiding out? Rita, you screwed up big time. I can't stand HKS, but check out the facts before publishing them.

Posted at 8:41PM on Nov 6th 2007 by Dontclaimtobeperfect

40. who cares if stern and birkhead had sex? and if these nannies did or did not see a tape. there is way too much $$$ floating around to trust it one way or another........besides, it is sad that our courts are hearing this mess instead of a case against stern who kept anna doped up while exploitin her in front of america FOR YEARS until it finally killed her. it is not like he ever hired lynn wood to protect HER reputation! anna nicole smith has been victimized and exploited in life and death by this man... yet our courts are hearing cases about his tarnished reputation!!!! way to go lady justice

Posted at 8:44PM on Nov 6th 2007 by abby

41. ..”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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Hey OsitO. Looks like her attorney did tell her to lay low. Rita’s statement is the exact same as her attorney’s in court just in different words!!

Posted at 8:45PM on Nov 6th 2007 by butterfly

42. I have to say, Rita wrote a rag when she wrote about Birkhead and Stern having sex; but, I think Stern is pretty creepy and should be kept under suspicion for Anna Nicole's death.

Posted at 8:45PM on Nov 6th 2007 by bankroll

43. Rita Cosby is a lying dirtbag. She had no evidence but proceeded to write a book trashing Stern and Larry, anyway. I'm glad she's being sued. You can tell by looking and listening to her she has rocks for brains. What some people will do for publicity and money !!!!!! I hope she has to pay big bucks.

Posted at 9:55AM on Nov 7th 2007 by Tired of that silly Rita

44. Poor Rita, she has no voice so now she writes a book on garbage about garbage, which she is!!! Never could stand that so called woman. Know what I am saying Rita????

Posted at 8:54PM on Nov 6th 2007 by Clarita

45. People like Rita Cosby and other media that fallow stars have just gotten way out of line. I honestly wise some soft of government legislation would put a stop to this. Rita Cosby and that attorney friend of hers are slim balls they both should be in jail or something !

Posted at 8:52PM on Nov 6th 2007 by John Elliott

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