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Posted Nov 2nd 2009 6:00PM by TMZ Staff
TMZ has obtained an audio tape of former "Big Brother" champion Adam Jasinski allegedly setting up a drug deal with a government witness who was working with the FBI.
According to authorities, the audio tape proves Jasinski -- the more distorted of the two voices -- was working out a deal to sell 2000 units of oxycodone to an FBI informant.
During the call, neither man mentions any pill by name.
According to the audio tape, the deal was supposed to go down on October 16th. However, the feds allege it went down on the 17th instead and Jasinski was arrested in an undercover sting operation.
Jasinski was charged with possession of 2000 oxycodone pills with intent to distribute -- he's being held in Massachusetts without bail.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV, Exclusives
Tags: adam jasinski, AdamJasinski, big brother, BigBrother, drug, drug bust, drug deal, DrugBust, DrugDeal
Posted Oct 1st 2009 12:40PM by TMZ Staff
Howard K. Stern was in court today -- where the judge set a date for the preliminary hearing in the Anna Nicole Smith drug case.
We're told, both sides combined, there will be at least 90 witnesses -- around 60 for the prosecution, 30 for the defense.
Stern was arraigned last month on 11 felony counts related to Anna Nicole's prescription drug use -- but today outside of court he was confident he'd be found not guilty.
He'll be back in court October 13.
Filed under: Anna Nicole Smith, Exclusives
Tags: anna nicole smith, AnnaNicoleSmith, court, drug, hearing, howard k. stern, HowardK.Stern
Posted Sep 23rd 2009 11:57AM by TMZ Staff
Dr. Sandeep Kapoor -- along with co-defendants Howard K. Stern and Dr. Khristine Eroshevich -- is inside the L.A. County Criminal Courthouse in the Anna Nicole Smith drug case.
As we first reported, prosecutors will make their move this morning to add five additional charges against Stern for allegedly conspiring to fuel Anna Nicole's drug addiction. Stern would be facing a total of 11 felonies.
Come back for updates...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole Smith
Tags: addiction, anna nicole smith, AnnaNicoleSmith, court, dead, death, dr. khristine eroshevich, Dr.KhristineEroshevich, drug, howard k. stern, HowardK.Stern
Posted Sep 15th 2009 1:45AM by TMZ Staff
There's a new drug problem in the U.S. -- Propofol.
We've called a bunch of hospitals and anesthesiologists who tell us ... since Michael Jackson's death a number of patients were worried sick about being put under with Propofol. The docs have had to walk their patients through the procedures they use to ensure safety.
We're told some patients are outright refusing to be put under with the drug that killed M.J.
The medical experts we've spoken with say Propofol is a great drug that is relatively safe when administered properly -- that was clearly not the case with Jackson.
Filed under: Michael Jackson, Exclusives
Tags: anethetic, conrad murray, ConradMurray, death, drug, drugs, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, propofol
Posted Jul 16th 2009 9:00PM by TMZ Staff
The L.A. County Coroner's office needs another two weeks before it releases the Michael Jackson autopsy report.
Sources tell us the reason for the delay is that several outside consultants have not finished their reports.
As we have already reported, some of the tests are already in and from all indications the drug Propofol will ultimately be listed as the primary cause of Michael Jackson's death. But the Coroner does not release partial results.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: autopsy, autopsy results, AutopsyResults, drug, l.a. county coroner, L.a.CountyCoroner, los angeles county coroner, LosAngelesCountyCoroner, Michael Jackson, MichaelJackson, propofol
Posted Jul 14th 2009 6:30AM by TMZ Staff
One of Michael Jackson's former housekeepers told law enforcement the singer was often in such bad shape from drugs, his eyes would roll back in his head.
We've obtained documents from the Santa Barbara County Sheriff Department's 1993 investigation into allegations of child molestation. Kristina Fournier told deputies back then ... she saw syringes while she was employed at Neverland. Deputies asked her if she ever saw Jackson inject himself with a hypodermic needle -- she said no.
Fournier told deputies she was aware Jackson was under the influence of drugs and "under a doctor's care." Fournier said she saw doctors "come and go" at Neverland.
And Fournier said, on the subject of Jackson's drug addiction, "I think he had good periods and bad periods, and when he had a bad period, he had a bad period. Then he would get off (referring to drugs) and then it would start again."
Fournier said it was "well-known" among the Neverland staff that Jackson had a drug problem -- "Yes, and people would say, his eyes were rolling in the back of his head and he wouldn't know what he was talking about."
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: drug, inject, Michael Jackson, MichaelJackson, neverland ranch, NeverlandRanch, raid, syringe
Posted Jul 10th 2009 11:50AM by TMZ Staff
As we first reported, Michael Jackson's driver told coroner employees MJ appeared disoriented as he left Dr. Arnie Klein's office in the weeks leading up to his death. We compiled video of Michael's exits from April-June -- outside Klein's office. Check it out and decide for yourself.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: doctor, dr. arnie klein, Dr.ArnieKlein, drug, drugs, high, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, prescription drugs, PrescriptionDrugs, video
Posted Jul 1st 2009 5:25PM by TMZ Staff
Multiple sources tell TMZ Michael Jackson had dozens of injection sites all over his body.
As we first reported, Propofol, a powerful anesthetic, was found in the house after Jackson died. Various medical experts tell us there is absolutely no medical justification for Jackson to have had this drug in his home -- it is used to knock people out before surgery. It is administered through an IV.
We're told Jackson wanted the drug to sleep and that he had cravings for anesthesia -- whenever he had even the most minor medical procedure ... he had the doctor put him under.
It is increasingly looking like Propofol may have caused Jackson to go into cardiac arrest and die. The doctors we spoke with say it's reckless for any doctor to supply Jackson with Propofol and especially reckless to administer it to him at home.
The fact that Jackson had dozens of injection sites on his body would have made it clear to any doctor that Jackson had a drug problem.
Criminal manslaughter is defined as the reckless disregard for human life. The talk in law enforcement -- this case seems to fit the bill.
Filed under: Michael Jackson
Tags: cardiac arrest, CardiacArrest, drug, drugs, injection, manslaughter, medicine, michael jackson, MichaelJackson, needles
Posted Dec 19th 2007 7:14PM by TMZ Staff
Wacktor Tom Sizemore has been released from Pleasant Valley State Prison, where he served time for violating probation on a 2004 methamphetamine conviction.
Sizemore was sentenced last June to 16 months in state prison, while he was already in custody. He was awarded 213 days credit for time he spent in county jail and residing in two live-in drug programs. He also got time off for good behavior. Tom became a free man on Dec. 10. Party time!
We've learned that Tom's other court case in Bakersfield has also been resolved. Sizemore was busted last May while high on crystal meth. He's now back in a drug program designed to help him stay clean.
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Movies
Tags: drug, meth, state prison, StatePrison, Tom Sizemore, TomSizemore
Posted Sep 4th 2007 11:20AM by Celly
Lindsay Lohan enjoyed a break from rehab in Utah -- with a trip to Rite-Aid.
Lindsay has been in Utah at the world-renowned Cirque Lodge since just after her arrest in July.
Perhaps they can also get her to give up that black nail polish.
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Paparazzi Photo, Lindsay Lohan
Tags: drug, lindsay lohan, LindsayLohan, rehab
Posted May 2nd 2006 5:27PM by TMZ Staff
Former child actor Brad Renfro appeared in good spirits after getting positive marks on his most recent progress report in court today.
The 23-year-old actor was sentenced to three years probation earlier this year and ordered to attend a rehabiltation program after pleading guilty to attempted heroin possession charges.
Exiting the courthouse, Renfro told TMZ, "I'm doing really well."
Renfro's next progress report is scheduled for June 27th.
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Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV, Life Style
Tags: Brad Renfro, BradRenfro, Court, drug, heroin charges, HeroinCharges
