Rush Limbaugh charged in Florida drug fraud probe

MIAMI (Reuters) – Conservative radio commentator Rush
Limbaugh turned himself into police in Florida on Friday and
was charged with prescription drug fraud as part of a probe
that began more than two years ago, authorities said.

Limbaugh, who admitted an addiction to prescription
painkillers in October 2003 after reports he was facing an
investigation, was released on $3,000 bail after being held
about one hour at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Under a deal disclosed by Limbaugh’s attorney, Roy Black,
the single count of “doctor shopping” against the radio
talk-show host will be dismissed in 18 months.

For that to happen, Limbaugh must continue to seek drug
therapy treatment from the doctor who has been treating him for
the past 2 1/2 years, Black said in a written statement.