Celebrity Justice
Stern Says He Never Gave Daniel Drugs

Howard K. Stern testified today at the inquest into the death of Anna Nicole's son, Daniel.

Stern said he had no idea Daniel was taking any kind of prescription medication, including Methadone. Stern said from September 2005 until June 2006, he wasn't even around as much because he was working full time on Anna's fight with Pierce Marshall.

Stern said there was no duffel bag full of medication at the hospital where Daniel died. He said neither he nor Anna brought any medication into the hospital. As for Stern giving Daniel Methadone, he said absolutely not.

Stern said when he first learned that the toxicology report said that Methadone or any other medication was in Daniel's system, he didn't believe it.

Stern also talked about the photo he took in the hospital room of Anna with Daniel after he died. He said Anna would not believe Daniel had died and she wanted to bring Daniel home with her. Stern testified Anna wanted him to take a photo because she couldn't accept Daniel was dead and needed the photo for proof. Stern said he took the photo, never made money off it and would do it again.

Stern testified he was asleep when an agitated Anna said, "Howard, Howard, Daniel's not breathing." Stern said he went over and touched Daniel's neck but found no pulse. They pushed the emergency button, workers came in the room to resuscitate him, to no avail. They tried to physically remove Anna but she would not break away. After the doctors stopped, both Stern and Anna continued resuscitation efforts.

Stern said he never gave Daniel drugs nor did he ever see Anna give him drugs.

Stern said Anna had been prescribed Methadone and when she realized she was pregnant -- on doctor's advice -- she reduced the dosage, but was told if she stopped cold turkey she'd lose the baby. By the time she gave birth, Stern says, she was off Methadone entirely.

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76.

I hope now that the truth is out, that people will just let Anna and Daniel rest in peace.




Posted at 8:46PM on Mar 18th 2008 by It's over.

77.
I had a feeling Daniel probably did as many drugs as his mother did. He grew up with it all around his mother.


Posted at 8:49PM on Mar 18th 2008 by He wanted to be like his mom

78. It was already said by Larry in Fla a long time ago that Howard wasn't around much during that time. He said Howard was always working on the Marshall case. So no Howard isn't lying about that time period.

Posted at 8:49PM on Mar 18th 2008 by Char

79. 70. It was already said by Larry in Fla a long time ago that Howard wasn't around much during that time. He said Howard was always working on the Marshall case. So no Howard isn't lying about that time period.

Posted at 8:49PM on Mar 18th 2008 by Char

Ummmm....that time period is when the baby was conceived, and Howie was positive DL was his. He must've fed-exed his sperm. I'd like to see that waybill.

Posted at 8:54PM on Mar 18th 2008 by Derrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

80. howard, don't listen t all the media and what negative things people say...it's not your fault that anna did drugs. she was responsible for her own behavior...it's sad because she did seem like a nice...you must be strong things will be ok..

Posted at 8:57PM on Mar 18th 2008 by susie

81.

How would you like HKS enableing YOUR CHILDREN ?

Posted at 8:56PM on Mar 18th 2008 by PAID STERN BLOGGERS AT IT AGAIN

82. 49. 44. 1st of all Howard K. Stern loved Anna. He loves her still. I know first hand. 2nd Anna was in rehab long before Howard. You people are very quick to judge. This is his life. It is heartbreaking that she is gone. Howard is still standing up for her and defending himself when he did nothing wrong.

Posted at 7:55PM on Mar 18th 2008 by 1st hand
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You are absolutely right, Howard's testimony was the ONLY honorable testimony given by someone who truly knew and loved both Daniel and Anna. His testimony stands out among the thief Shelley, and the contradictions uttered indiscriminately by Larry going way back to Debra Opri, the mouthpiece.

Howard's testimony and his demeanor as he gave it was the last the jurors heard before recess of the court.

May God forgive the liars who stoked the flames of hate and conspiracy tangents for so long, including the media whores who drove the bogus story from day one, as well as the backstabbing bloggers among us hiding in their caves and 'safe' havens spewing their venom daily.



Posted at 8:01PM on Mar 18th 2008 by Facts, please

Great posts! Howard is the only one who hasn't uttered a bad word against Anna and Daniel and has remained true to his promise to fight for the truth.

Posted at 8:57PM on Mar 18th 2008 by P

83. 1 out of 100 heroin/ methadone users die from withdrawl, 1 out of 20 alcoholics die from withdrawl.

Posted at 9:55PM on Mar 18th 2008 by Old News

84. .

I hope now that the truth is out, that people will just let Anna and Daniel rest in peace.






Posted at 8:46PM on Mar 18th 2008 by It's over.

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Some of these people are never going to let this rest.

Posted at 9:03PM on Mar 18th 2008 by OH HAPPY DAY

85.

IS THIS A MUSHROOM TRIP??? THAT'S THE STERN WHO LOVED ANNA??? OMG HE KILLED HER AND DANIEL PEOPLE!!!! GET REAL!

Posted at 9:06PM on Mar 18th 2008 by Larryis

86. I think you get the closest to the truth with Howard. He showed remarkable lack of common sense falling for this troubled woman, but he's not the first. The kid's mom was so seductive with the boy --- he was a head case, no doubt. She related to him, by turns, as her suitor or her OTHER puppy dog. It's not good for a kid. They were a train wreck, and I hope the next lady he gets involved with has a few less bats in the belfry from a troubled childhood and WAY-Y-Y too much fame for her intellect.

Posted at 9:06PM on Mar 18th 2008 by MERBS

87. 78. I think you get the closest to the truth with Howard. He showed remarkable lack of common sense falling for this troubled woman, but he's not the first. The kid's mom was so seductive with the boy --- he was a head case, no doubt. She related to him, by turns, as her suitor or her OTHER puppy dog. It's not good for a kid. They were a train wreck, and I hope the next lady he gets involved with has a few less bats in the belfry from a troubled childhood and WAY-Y-Y too much fame for her intellect.

Posted at 9:06PM on Mar 18th 2008 by MERBS


HOWARD IS GAY! He won't hook up with another "girl" unless she is rich and will take his drugs so he can steal her money!

Posted at 9:12PM on Mar 18th 2008 by Howard Is a Liar!

88. Yes, the testimony is over with, the press articles have stated as such regarding all testimony.

The jury will probably deliberate tomorrow and that's that. All the propagandists and liars can pack it in and start facing the truth of a story none of them never understood for what it really was and never understood any of the characters involved. Instead of having the ability to read people and lives, they took themselves off on a wild goose chase created in their own minds.

Conspiracy theorists now out on a limb.

Posted at 7:21PM on Mar 18th 2008 by Finally over


I agree.

Posted at 9:14PM on Mar 18th 2008 by Good post

89. 65. Was the methadone mixed with the orange juice in the refrigerator?

(who was it mixed for?)

It could be that Daniel simply drank a little

(drank a little, heck how much was in that orange juice?)


OJ, not knowing it was spiked with methadone.


(please)

Posted at 9:14PM on Mar 18th 2008 by what?

90. The Life and Death of Anna Nicole Smith
Witness Testimony Concluded in Daniel Smith Inquest
March 19th, 2008 by QV
Anna Nicole Smith, Daniel Smith, Daniel Smith Inquest, Howard K Stern, Larry Birkhead, Virgie Arthur


Once again, I was able to speak to a source who was present in the courtroom.

Jack Harding nor Melanie Thompson were present today as expected. The Nannies were also missing and their statement was not allowed into evidence. The statement from the nurse that has not been able to be located was allowed. She had said that Howard left the hospital twice on the early morning hours of September 10th.. Once for food and then again for unknown purposes.

Howard testified that he loved Daniel like a brother and never thought that he would kill himself. He admitted taking the picture of Daniel after he died and was being cradled in his mothers arms. He testified that he was asked to take the picture by Anna Nicole and if he had to do it all over again, he would still take the picture. Howard also stated that he had no idea that Daniel was using any type of medication, prescribed for him or otherwise.

Howard also testified that he did not carry any drugs for Anna Nicole. He has no knowledge of a duffel bag. He said that Anna Nicole took care of her own drugs. She prepared and administered them to herself, he said.

Witness testimony is concluded. The court will reconvene on Thursday morning where there will be summations heard by the court. The jury will then deliberate and if any decision is made other than suicide or accidental death, there will be more investigation by Bahamian authorities and possibly the United States will then become involved.

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Posted at 9:15PM on Mar 18th 2008 by Larryis

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