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Rush Limbaugh charged in Florida drug fraud probe

Posted on: Friday, 28 April 2006, 18:03 CDT

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.

Source: REUTERS

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