RE: Boy with leukemia seeking birthday cards
I forgot to mention that his birthday is May 30th /07. He will be turning 8.
Judge Breaks Down Delivering Anna Nicole Decision
Thursday February 22, 2007
![]() Landov Judge Larry Seidlin became choked up and teary-eyed while issuing his decision today in the court dispute over where Anna Nicole Smith’s body should be buried and what should become of her daughter Dannielynn. Anna Nicole’s mother, Virgie Arthur, and Smith’s ex-boyfriend Larry Birkhead and companion Howard K. Stern have spent the last three days embroiled in debate in a Fort Lauderdale, Florida, court room, and all three burst into tears upon hearing the ruling. Judge Seidlin ultimately left the decision of Smith’s burial to attorney Richard Milstein, who is the appointed guardian of Smith’s 5-month-old daughter Dannielynn. However, he told the court that he hopes the former Playboy Playmate will be buried in the Bahamas next to her son Daniel, who died last September. "I want them to be together," the judge told the court. Milstein, who specializes in guardianship, probate and mediation, will work with all three parties to determine the final resting place of Anna Nicole, on behalf of her next of kin survivor, Dannielynn. Smith died two weeks ago at age 39 in a South Florida hospital after being found unconscious in her hotel room. The cause of death remains under investigation.
Categories: Anna Nicole Smith | Howard K. Stern | Larry Birkhead 98 Comments
7:25 AM
Anonymous Says:
RE: Boy with leukemia seeking birthday cards I forgot to mention that his birthday is May 30th /07. He will be turning 8.
7:30 AM
Sandra Says:
Subject: Boy with Leukemia seeking birthday cards A 7 year old boy with leukemia, wants birthday cards from around the globe. Address: Shane Bernier You can read more about Shane and see his picture by visiting www.1053kissfm.com www.myspace.com/cards for shane (to view all the e-card greetings he's received). Also if you visit the A Channel website at www.achannel.ca/ottawa you can see a short video clip of Shane in hospital with the many cards he's received. Just type Shane Bernier into the search area and then click on video. Please pass this message on to others. Thanks.
9:37 AM
ragu4u Says:
Has anyone else seen "The Fonz" similarity as I have?
12:49 AM
Michelle Says:
OMG---How stupid are some of you....Just because he's a judge doesn't mean he can't show emotion while giving a verdict!! I mean, come on people, this is a really sad and pathetic case that is taking entirely TOO long, becasue poor Anna Nicole just needs to go and rest in peace by her son and they just need to do a DNA test on the paternity of poor baby Dannilyn and they are just making something soooo freaking difficult when those simple things need to be done! But no, Anna Nicole's FAT bleep mom won't stop trying to screw things up like Anna Nicole would want her to have nething to do with Dannilyn or her body because as she stated very clearly in her sad but last interview....She HATES HER MOM! And I don't blame her, she looks like nothing but a money grubbing pillsberry doughgirl! All these people that we've never really heard of before are coming foward "acting" like they are so heartbroken over what's happening when all they are doing is worried about getting on TV and getting her money!
12:28 PM
Piaget Says:
Just kiddin.
12:27 PM
Piaget Says:
You like my body!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
12:25 PM
Piaget.peeyuhjay.jayjay Says:
I think that man is psych and I really think he needs help because that is really unprofessional to break down that way in court delivering a verdict about Anna, God bless her soul.
10:13 AM
SPace Monkey Says:
Woah, I agree 100% with MACgirl. That judge is a whack job! Crying like a baby when everyone else was dried eyed? He is too in touch with his emotions. Also, he was leading the questioning of Birkhead at one point and trying to weasel out a conciliatory statement towards Stern from him. He's not counsel! He's supposed to be the judge. I suspect there are more clowns on the bench that we could ever guess and only see that dirty underbelly of the legal system when something shows up on TV.
2:26 PM
mish Says:
10:59 AM Anonymous " I think Mr Stern has managed to get a sample from Larry without anyone knowing." Im going to ask you something think carefully before you reply.............HOW did Howard do that? Are you thinking because they stood so close together. Think carefully..........
10:59 AM
Anonymous Says:
THE DNA should tell who should get custody. I believe it should be Larry Burkhead he would be a better Father than Mr Stern. Has anyone asked the question if Mr Stern has been to Anna’s home when he went to the United States? As I believe that he is trying to get a sample for DNA testing from Larry Birkhead without anyone knowing. His Yacht story does not make sense to me and Anna was not even with him. If Anna was sick, if he was such loving man he would have WAITED and put the boat business on HOLD until Anna was feeling better and stayed with her. Someone yesterday asked a very good and important question on Larry King’s show that why is it that Mr Stern is willing to do the DNA after the court instead of before if Mr Stern knows he is the father as this could have helped him in court. I believe that he had waited until the court because he is trying to obtain a DNA from Larry Burkhead without anyone knowing. I also noticed that after the court the Judge was asked if they could use the room and also outside the courtroom I noticed on TV that Mr Stern is standing very close to Mr Burkhead …..is he trying to get a sample for the DNA testing…..so he can know if Mr Burkhead is the father before anyone….I think Mr Stern has managed to get a sample from Larry without anyone knowing.
10:27 PM
Anonymous Says:
4:27 AM JLS she bought FOUR plots, not two. One for herself, Daniel, Howard, and Dannielynn. Odds are they are the type of plots that allow one casket to be laid on top of another and is why there were only two charges for $3600.
9:48 PM
Elizabeth Says:
I don't care what everyone is saying. I don't think the judge wasted anyones time and I don't think he was trying to get publicity. I think he honestly cared about making the right decision. He may have gotten so upset because he felt like he was making the wrong one. The case lasted so long because he really wanted to hear what everyone had to say and get a feel for who he thought was in it for the money. I think he talked about himself so much because he wanted everyone to see that this is life and that this isn't some kind of game. I liked the fact that he tried to unify everyone. He did an excellent job through the whole case and with his ruling.
5:39 PM
mish Says:
4:19 PM Chantal
4:19 PM
Chantal Says:
1:57 mish: i don't think they have the results of the toxicology tests, yet. Her stomach was empty (no pills). But drugs (or even prescribed med) could still have been given to her - e.g., in inhaled or liquid form and that wouldn't show up in the stomach.
2:01 PM
mish Says:
1:14 PM Anonymous It is not nice to speak of the dead like Crazy Danielle said.....Im kidding Danielle. At least her mother is here to defend herself. If she really cared about Anna she would just let her be buried and let her rest in peace. She couldnt control her in life she wants to in death. Even daniels father wants her left alone.
1:57 PM
mish Says:
1:16 PM Chantal Even a low dosage of a medication can show up. They check her stomach contents, blood and the toxology reports will show something. they can even test her hair. I heard something the other night they were talking about Brittney shaving her head. they said that hair grows a 1/2 inch a month so if your hair is 5 inches long they can go back 10 months. A mininum though because of shampoos and ect.....
1:51 PM
mish Says:
1:39 PM haitian girl The drugs Anna was taken may have been perscription drugs but when mixed together it was not good. She had shady Dr's and they didnt work together to know what was perscribed. If daniel died taking anti depresants mixed with methadone perhaps that is what happened to Anna.
1:48 PM
mish Says:
1:39 PM haitian girl When Daniel died they found three types of drugs in his system. Two were anti depressants and the third was methadone.
1:39 PM
haitian girl Says:
Wait a minute! Everyone is talking about; Anna took drugs, drugs, drugs, what kind of drugs? Was it cocaine, marijuana, or what? Anna was on medication to calm her nerves. Doctors gave her pills to put her to sleep. At one time Anna took pills she was found face down in her swimming pool; she nearly die, her bodyguard saved her. As far as her son, he collapsed in the hospital and died, that was a surprise…. Was he on drugs? And Howard is NOT the father of Anna’s baby. Howard wants money! he is full of caca, he’s a piece of garbage can’t stand him.
1:25 PM
mish Says:
5:00 AM Anonymous James Browns family came to an agreement this past week and he was buried. We dont know that his body wasnt decaying. It just hasnt been high profile Like Anna's.It wasnt reported about Daniels body condition either. 7:25 AM Anonymous They did not have "joint" account. Everything was set up in Ann'a corporation name. Anna's ex sister in law (Daniels fathers sister) was on a news show this morning. She said that Billy(Anna's ex, Daniels father) wants him with his mother. She said nothing about Texas. She also said that as far as Danilynne is concerned it would be in her best interest for that baby to say with the father(whoever he may be) She said it would be best to keep her away from Virgie and that side of the family as she called them.
1:17 PM
Anonymous Says:
I think the Bahamas should keep her stupid butt there, they wanted her when they thought she had money, now that they know it was all a shell game and she is broke and has been living off of the charities of others they want to send her back.
1:16 PM
Chantal Says:
if that report (on people.com) is true, that Stern kept a pouch of Anna's medication under his mattress, and that he flushed some pills down the toilet, and was overhead telling someone that "he took care of a problem" - I think that's a definite lead that should be THorougly investigated. This could def. be the way Stern did it - by messing with her medication - either substituting it for something else, changing the dosis around or whatever. (I think there're certain drugs that may not necessarily show up on post-mortem drug tests - or if given continuously, but in low dosis may not nec. show?)...
1:14 PM
Anonymous Says:
Hey crazy Danielle, is it better to speak badly of the living? How is it that people are upset about telling the truth about Anna's poor parenting skills - but feel free to express lies about Anna's mother?
1:00 PM
Anonymous Says:
I think the folks in the Bahamas would be thrilled to see Daniel dug up and moved to the USA for burial. From what the people who live down there have said..they don't want any of that crazy bunch anywhere near the Bahamas..and that includes dead bodies AND Howard K. Stern and the baby. They're sick of all the drama and media crawling all over the place.
11:48 AM
Kristie Says:
Well spoken, Chrissy and Danielle. I believe that Judge Seidlin had Anna Nicole's best interest at heart when making his decision and that showed through his emotion with this sad case. He had a hard decision to make and I, for one, believe he made the right one. She needs to be with her son and she apparently intended to be laid to rest with him in the Bahamas because she bought 2 burial plots next to him. Rest in peace Anna.
10:51 AM
CHRISSY Says:
I have read all your comments....it really comes down to only one thing, no matter what any of us think or feel about Anna Nicole Smith....she lost her life at a very young age, lived a confused, sad, fearful and under the influence of drugs. Unless, we all were in her body, mind and soul, how can any of us JUDGE anything about her life?
10:39 AM
Anonymous Says:
This was not an easy decision for any judge to make. It is an emotional decision and when you have to chose which "loved one" gets to bury the dead, its a no win situation. She may have bought a plot in the Bahamas, but she also wanted to be burried by Marilyn Monroe. Her mother wanted her in Texas, probably for the wrong reasons, but she was legally her next of kin. Howard K Stern just wants her in the Bahamas because there is less likely a probability of her being dug up for forensic testing later. She will be laid to rest next to her son, the only one who really loved her. Her precious little girl will never know her mother, except through the pictures and crap that people will insist on showing her, all the negative. I can only hope that there is some positive ones somewhere. In hopes, Larry Birkhead is the father of Danniellyn, I honestly believe that he will give her a life less glamourous and more down to earth, even if she does get the millions. He wouldnt let what happened to her mother happen to his baby girl. Howard Moneygrubbing Stern would let her get out of control and let her be like her mother!
10:30 AM
Danielle Says:
Call me crazy, but I find it very rude and disprespectful to talk about a person badly in their death. Yes, Anna Nicole did things that people didnt agree with, but who are we to judge this woman? Especially when she is not here to defend herself. It doesnt matter what she did, it was still a tragic end to her somewhat weird and crazy life. She died after living for 5 months mourning the loss of her son. I think we should give her the respect that every person deserves when they die....
10:18 AM
MAC girl Says:
The judge was a complete joke. He turned the whole proceedings, which should've been been done DAYS ago, into a full out media spectacle. Also his decision was completely lame- if he really felt that Anna should be buried next to Daniel (which she should) he should've ruled that way, instead of leaving it up the guardian of the baby. I hope SOMEONE gets him off the bench.
9:04 AM
Mikki Says:
Wierd judge. Totally unprofressional. They should give him a TV show just to get him off the bench. Post new comment |
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