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Birkhead Star Witness In Howard K. Case

Posted Oct 12th 2009 6:20PM by TMZ Staff

We've learned Larry Birkhead will be called by the prosecution in the Howard K. Stern preliminary hearing that starts tomorrow -- and we're told his testimony will center on Anna Nicole Smith's drug use.

Birkhead has said in the past -- when he was at war with Stern -- that Howard K. helped fuel her drug addiction. What will be especially interesting is whether Birkhead backs off the story now that the custody battle is long over and he and Stern have an alliance and now work together managing Anna Nicole's estate.

Birkhead's testimony could backfire on prosecutors if he says some of the statements he made were in the heat of battle.

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1. FIRST?

Posted at 7:26PM on Oct 12th 2009 by Hugh Jass

2. I wonder if Kooky will EVER get a life?

Posted at 7:27PM on Oct 12th 2009 by Simone

3. To Harvey & Mike, et al:

Will TMZ have someone in the courtroom covering this trial every day? It'll be fascinating to see what comes out and how the jury resolves it. (Or is this a bench trial?) Thanks-

Posted at 7:32PM on Oct 12th 2009 by suncitygal

4. Star witness my ass! Is that what Birkhead's telling everyone? ROFL!

Someone call Barbra Walters!

Posted at 7:40PM on Oct 12th 2009 by Lights, Cameras, Action!

5. Oops - this is the preliminary hearing, sorry wasn't paying attn.

The preliminary hearing... determines if they go to trial, but do they set a date at this point?

Posted at 7:42PM on Oct 12th 2009 by suncitygal

6. PRETTY DAMN HARD TO TESTIFY AGAINST YOUR BOYFRIEND HOWIE!!!- MARK HOLLYWOOD HATTEN

Posted at 7:52PM on Oct 12th 2009 by MARK HOLLYWOOD HATTEN

7. I'm befuddled, this should be interesting.

Posted at 8:01PM on Oct 12th 2009 by homie1kanobe

8. o0hhhh yippy just when i thought Jon and Kate had a monoply on TMZ......... something different THANK THE LORD!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 8:03PM on Oct 12th 2009 by Anna

9. I don't think it would take testimony from anyone to know Howard K fueled her drug problem...a lot of people did. Its the same story with Michael Jackson. No one wanted to tell them no..or cared more about money than helping these people get a grip on their drug problems. Its a shame.

Posted at 8:20PM on Oct 12th 2009 by netaknowitall

10. I'd say that there is definitely a conflict of interest here. The DA better make sure that Birkhead is on the same page as they are - balancing the truth against money (since he and Stern manage Anna's estate)- could be hairy. Why the heck is Stern still managing ANYTHING! Don't understand that one.

Posted at 8:25PM on Oct 12th 2009 by Diane

11. How I remember Butthead testifying in Seidlins court that Howie gave Anna drugs in the hospital....when she was pregnant ...hmmmm wonder if Butthead will lie....he admitted under oath in Seidlins court...the clown judge!!

Posted at 8:37PM on Oct 12th 2009 by interesting

12. Birkhead goes with the flow or wherever he can make the most money. Looks like he'll be able to sell more stories and sell more pictures. Dannilynne get ready to smile pretty cause your daddy will be selling some more photos while the story is hot again...

Gotta love BirkILOVETOGIVEhead. Went from an unemployed actor/photographer to a millionaire who sells out his daughter...go figure! Only in LaLaLand

Posted at 8:41PM on Oct 12th 2009 by showmethemoney!

13. He's not going to testify against Howard Stern when they have business dealings together! I guarantee it! He has a vested interested in helping Howard! It's amazing how he teamed with Howard after everything that happened between them! Something doesn't smell right with the whole situation from the get go!!

Posted at 9:06PM on Oct 12th 2009 by Truth

14. Kooky doesn't have a life, he's a worthless human being.

Posted at 9:13PM on Oct 12th 2009 by Simone

15. 15. 2. I wonder if Kooky will EVER get a life?

Posted at 7:27PM on Oct 12th 2009 by Simone


Kooky not only has a life, he has a fan club!!!!! Love you Kooky!

Posted at 9:04PM on Oct 12th 2009 by Deb



I agree!

Kooky makes reading the comments a little more interesting. Unlike these demented, twisted and hateful rejects, that take pleasure in slapping their rancid, pus filled comments on these sites just to get attention; By the way, I notice not very many people are responding to them. Praise the Lord!

Finally, everybody has realized that you don't want to argue with a fool, because if someone was to read your argument, they wouldn't know who the fool is.

You all have learned well! I'm very proud of you!

Posted at 9:30PM on Oct 12th 2009 by WillOTheWisp

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