Complete coverage on

Howard K. Stern

Latest Stories

People.com: Felony Charges Dismissed Against Howard K. Sternupdated: Thu Jan 06 2011 22:10:00

A judge ruled that there was no evidence Anna Nicole Smith's former lover intended fraud or deception when he got her drugs

Judge tosses all but a misdemeanor in Anna Nicole Smith drug caseupdated: Thu Jan 06 2011 18:05:00

A judge Thursday set aside the convictions of Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer-boyfriend, Howard K. Stern, and all but one against her psychiatrist.

Attorney objects to paparazzi's 'disgusting' Anna Nicole Smith commentupdated: Thu Jan 06 2011 15:52:00

Some boots are made for walking -- just ask In Session correspondent Beth Karas.

Prosecutor: Anna Nicole Smith defendants should not go to prisonupdated: Thu Jan 06 2011 03:16:00

The psychiatrist and the lawyer-boyfriend of model Anna Nicole Smith are expected to be sentenced Thursday.

No verdicts yet in Anna Nicole Smith drug trialupdated: Wed Oct 27 2010 17:03:00

Jurors in the Anna Nicole Smith drug trial, now in their 11th day of deliberations, sent questions to the judge Wednesday that indicated they are unable to agree on some of the charges.

No verdict yet in Anna Nicole Smith trialupdated: Mon Oct 18 2010 07:18:00

Jurors in the drug trial of Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend-lawyer Howard K. Stern and two doctors begin their fifth day of deliberations Monday.

Jurors begin deliberations in Anna Nicole Smith drug trialupdated: Tue Oct 12 2010 10:37:00

Jurors in the drug trial of Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend-lawyer Howard K. Stern and two doctors begin deliberations Tuesday morning.

Smith appears drugged in videoupdated: Tue Oct 12 2010 10:37:00

New video surfaces showing what appears to be a drugged Anna Nicole Smith in a bathtub just months before her death.

People.com: INSIDE STORY: Jury Gets the Anna Nicole Smith Drug Caseupdated: Mon Oct 11 2010 12:08:00

The panel will weigh whether she was a victim of people seduced by fame or a participant in her own destruction

Judge: Prosecution statements 'distressing' in Anna Nicole Smith trialupdated: Fri Oct 08 2010 19:07:00

The judge in the Anna Nicole Smith drug trial scolded the prosecutor for "misrepresenting what was testified" during her closing rebuttal Friday and said his remedy could be to allow the defense to have another chance to address jurors.

Anna Nicole Smith trial examines doctor-patient relationshipsupdated: Wed Oct 06 2010 11:47:00

Defense lawyers for Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend-lawyer Howard K. Stern and two doctors present their closing arguments Wednesday in a trial that examined the relationship between the physicians and their celebrity client.

People.com: Judge Reduces Charges Against Anna Nicole Smith's Former Boyfriendupdated: Thu Sep 30 2010 12:08:00

L.A. Superior Court Judge Robert J. Perry accuses prosecutors of overcharging the defendants

Judge hints felonies may be dropped in Anna Nicole Smith drug trialupdated: Mon Sep 27 2010 18:24:00

The judge in the drug trial of Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend-lawyer Howard K. Stern and two doctors suggested Monday that most of the charges may be reduced to low-level misdemeanors before the jury begins deliberations next week.

After bath video, weeks-long Anna Nicole Smith trial expected to endupdated: Fri Sep 24 2010 01:44:00

Prosecutors are expected to rest their case Friday in the seven-week-long trial of model Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend and two doctors.

Anna Nicole Smith trial nears end with bathtub videoupdated: Thu Sep 23 2010 20:30:00

Defense lawyers in the Anna Nicole Smith drug trial announced Thursday that they will likely not call any witnesses when the prosecution rests its case.

People.com: Judge May Dismiss Several Charges in Anna Nicole Smith Trialupdated: Wed Sep 22 2010 09:48:00

Judge Robert Perry has raised questions about the prosecution's case - specifically over charges of conspiracy

People.com: Nanny: Medicated Anna Nicole Smith Slept Two Days Straightupdated: Thu Sep 09 2010 10:34:00

"Do you want me to go to jail?" Howard K. Stern allegedly pleaded when she wouldn't wake up

People.com: Nanny Recalls Anna Nicole Smith's Tragic Last Weeksupdated: Wed Sep 08 2010 10:47:00

The model's daughter Dannielynn turns 4 as testimony focuses on cotton balls and bloody syringes

Defense grills key witness in Anna Nicole Smith drug trialupdated: Mon Aug 09 2010 21:59:00

Anna Nicole Smith's former bodyguard, who accused Howard K. Stern of injecting her with drugs, acknowledged he went public with the charge only after Stern called him a thief on CNN.

People.com: Anna Nicole Smith's Boyfriend, Doctors Go to Trial in Drug Caseupdated: Thu Aug 05 2010 11:30:00

Howard K. Stern and two medical professionals face a list of felony charges

Stern was Anna's 'chief enabler'updated: Wed Aug 04 2010 20:50:00

AJ Hammer and panelists discuss the warrant out for Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend, Howard K. Stern in 2009.

Anna Nicole Smith drug trial opensupdated: Wed Aug 04 2010 20:50:00

The use of powerful drugs to treat complaints of chronic pain, and fake names on prescriptions for celebrities are central issues in the trial of Anna Nicole Smith's last two doctors and her lawyer-boyfriend.

Trial's pivotal issue: Was Anna Nicole an addict, or in pain?updated: Wed Aug 04 2010 20:18:00

The use of powerful drugs to treat complaints of chronic pain, and the faking of names on prescriptions for celebrities are central issues in the trial of Anna Nicole Smith's last two doctors and her lawyer-boyfriend.

Anna Nicole Smith drug trial starts Wednesdayupdated: Tue Aug 03 2010 21:07:00

Two doctors who treated Anna Nicole Smith in the months before her death and her lawyer-boyfriend go on trial Wednesday on charges they illegally conspired to provide the actress with drugs.

Anna Nicole thought child was gasupdated: Mon Nov 02 2009 19:48:00

Home video released by the Los Angeles Superior Court apparently shows Anna Nicole Smith confused about her pregnancy.

'Clown video' raises questions about Anna Nicole Smithupdated: Mon Nov 02 2009 19:48:00

Video of Anna Nicole Smith appearing to mistake a doll for her unborn child was just the reality TV star acting for a camera, a defense lawyer for Howard K. Stern says.

People.com: Judge: Anna Nicole Smith Associates Will Face Trialupdated: Sat Oct 31 2009 08:30:00

The model's boyfriend, Howard K. Stern, and two doctors face multiple felony charges

Anna Nicole Smith drug case to go to trialupdated: Fri Oct 30 2009 21:34:00

A judge ruled Friday there was probable cause to try Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend Howard K. Stern and two doctors for involvement in an alleged conspiracy to provide drugs to a known addict.

People.com: Psychiatrist Reveals Anna Nicole Ditched Rehabupdated: Tue Oct 20 2009 11:48:00

Her doctor testifies that the reality star refused to break her pill addiction

People.com: INSIDE STORY: Anna Nicole's Last Days Slurping from a Baby Bottleupdated: Sat Oct 17 2009 23:47:00

In dramatic testimony, witnesses paint a horrifying picture of the Playboy model, drugged and barely able to walk

Anna Nicole's last days: Drinking from baby bottleupdated: Fri Oct 16 2009 17:58:00

As the new spokesmodel for Trimspa diet pills in 2003, Anna Nicole Smith was a bubbly picture of health.

Judge: Sex not motivation for drugs in Anna Nicole Smith caseupdated: Thu Oct 15 2009 21:02:00

The prosecution cannot argue that sex was a motivation for doctors to give Anna Nicole Smith the drugs that may have led to her death, a judge ruled Thursday.

Anna Nicole Smith's slurred intro of Kanye West hits courtupdated: Tue Oct 13 2009 22:12:00

Anna Nicole Smith's bizarre introduction of rapper Kanye West at the 2004 American Music Awards took center stage on the first day of a preliminary hearing for three people facing charges stemming from her death.

People.com: Additional Charges for Howard K. Stern in Anna Nicole Smith's Deathupdated: Wed Sep 23 2009 18:08:00

Experts had warned that Smith might commit "pharmaceutical suicide"

New charges filed in investigation of Anna Nicole Smith deathupdated: Wed Sep 23 2009 15:54:00

Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend and two doctors entered "not guilty" pleas Wednesday to new charges connected to the death of the former Playboy model and reality TV star in 2007.

Three plead 'not guilty' in Anna Nicole Smith caseupdated: Wed May 13 2009 16:13:00

Howard K. Stern and two doctors entered "not guilty" pleas to charges of conspiring to provide drugs to Anna Nicole Smith before her fatal overdose in 2007.

People.com: Howard K. Stern Pleads Not Guilty in Anna Nicole Smith Caseupdated: Wed May 13 2009 16:09:00

The attorney and two doctors deny Anna Nicole Smith drugging conspiracy

Stern's lawyer: 'No one enabled' Anna Nicole Smithupdated: Wed Apr 08 2009 00:00:00

A defense attorney used the courthouse steps Tuesday for a blistering attack against the California attorney general for bringing conspiracy charges against his client, Howard K. Stern, in the Anna Nicole Smith case.

People.com: Attorney: Howard K. Stern Innocent of 'Baseless' Allegationsupdated: Tue Apr 07 2009 20:10:00

Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend appears in court as his attorney blasts the felony charges

Florida officials re-examine Anna Nicole Smith's deathupdated: Wed Mar 25 2009 16:24:00

Prosecutors in Florida are taking a new look at the 2007 death of Anna Nicole Smith to see if recent evidence that California investigators gathered might cause them to open an inquiry.

Anna Nicole Smith probeupdated: Wed Mar 25 2009 16:24:00

Do newly-released photos show Anna Nicole Smith's indicted doctor using drugs? Jane Velez-Mitchell reports.

Doctor surrenders in Anna Nicole Smith drugs caseupdated: Mon Mar 16 2009 17:54:00

One of two doctors charged with conspiring to furnish drugs to Anna Nicole Smith before her fatal overdose in 2007 surrendered to authorities and was jailed Monday, authorities said.

People.com: Lawyer Says Howard K. Stern Hurt by Lies and Gossipupdated: Sat Mar 14 2009 19:32:00

"This case should not be tried in the court of public opinion," the attorney says after Stern is charged with felonies

People.com: Prosecutor: Howard K. Stern Was Anna Nicole Smith's 'Enabler'updated: Sat Mar 14 2009 14:23:00

Stern knew Smith was an addict when he provided her with drugs, alleges Calif. Attorney General Jerry Brown

Stern's lawyer: Attorney general is talking too muchupdated: Sat Mar 14 2009 13:39:00

A lawyer for Howard K. Stern says the longtime partner of late sex symbol Anna Nicole Smith will fight conspiracy charges announced Thursday.

People.com: Howard K. Stern Arrested for Furnishing Drugs to Anna Nicole Smithupdated: Fri Mar 13 2009 23:24:00

The reality star's former boyfriend surrenders to police to face felony charges; two doctors also are charged

Anna Nicole Smith's boyfriend, doctors chargedupdated: Fri Mar 13 2009 18:34:00

Dangerous cocktails of prescription drugs were pumped into Anna Nicole Smith "almost to the point of stupefaction" and eventually led to her death, California Attorney General Jerry Brown said Friday.

Anna Nicole arrests probeupdated: Fri Mar 13 2009 18:34:00

Officials brief reporters to explain new charges in the Anna Nicole Smith case.

People.com: Dannielynn Officially Named Anna Nicole Smith's Sole Heirupdated: Wed Mar 05 2008 12:49:00

The 18-month-old could conceivably inherit the fortune of her late mother's husband

People.com: Pathologist: Drug Cocktail Killed Anna Nicole's Sonupdated: Tue Dec 11 2007 11:02:00

Anna Nicole Smith's 20-year-old son Daniel died as a result of a lethal combination of methadone and the antidepressants Zoloft and Lexapro, pathologist Dr. Govinda Raju said Monday.

People.com: Inquest Finally Begins in Death of Anna Nicole's Sonupdated: Tue Nov 20 2007 09:42:00

The long-delayed inquest into the mysterious death of Anna Nicole Smith's son finally began Monday in the Bahamas.

Doctors' properties searched in Anna Nicole Smith investigationupdated: Fri Oct 12 2007 21:19:00

Armed with eight search warrants, police searched the homes and businesses of two of Anna Nicole Smith's doctors Friday as part of an investigation into the medical treatment she received before her sudden death, officials said.

State eyes Anna Nicole's docsupdated: Fri Oct 12 2007 21:19:00

Eight search warrants are served in California in an investigation of Anna Nicole Smith's death. Brooke Anderson reports

Anna Nicole Smith's former lawyer files suit over bookupdated: Wed Oct 03 2007 03:37:00

The lawyer and companion for former Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith has filed a $60 million libel suit against the author and publisher of a new book on Smith's life and death.

People.com: Larry Birkhead Tries to Stay Positive for his Daughterupdated: Tue Sep 18 2007 20:32:00

A week after daughter Danielynn celebrated her first birthday, Larry Birkhead is cleansing their lives of people with bad intentions, including the late Anna Nicole Smith's mother Virgie Arthur.

Birkhead: I'll sue over Anna Nicole Smith bookupdated: Tue Sep 04 2007 23:36:00

Photographer Larry Birkhead, who was proved in April to be the biological father of former Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith's daughter, said Tuesday he will sue the author and publisher of a new book on Smith's death that contains allegations he called "pure fiction."

Larry King Liveupdated: Tue Sep 04 2007 23:36:00

Larry King Live

People.com: Judge Rules on Anna Nicole Smith's Estateupdated: Wed Jun 20 2007 09:43:00

Four months after Anna Nicole Smith's death, a Los Angeles judge Tuesday named Howard K. Stern executor of her estate and Larry Birkhead guardian of his and Smith's daughter, Dannielynn.

Stern sues Anna Nicole Smith's mother's lawyerupdated: Fri Apr 13 2007 17:37:00

Howard K. Stern, Anna Nicole Smith's attorney and partner, filed a defamation lawsuit Friday against the lawyer for Smith's mother.

Birkhead named baby's dad; Stern won't fight for custodyupdated: Tue Apr 10 2007 09:08:00

Former boyfriend Larry Birkhead was declared the father of Anna Nicole Smith's baby Tuesday, and Howard K. Stern, listed as Dannielynn's father on the birth certificate, said he would not fight for custody.

Officials: Smith's death caused by overdoseupdated: Mon Mar 26 2007 08:11:00

An accidental overdose of prescription drugs killed former reality TV star and Playboy playmate Anna Nicole Smith, Seminole tribal police Chief Charlie Tiger said Monday.

Court: Bury Anna Nicole Smith in the Bahamasupdated: Wed Feb 28 2007 11:43:00

A Florida appeals court cleared the way Wednesday for Anna Nicole Smith to be buried next to her son, Daniel, in the Bahamas.

Lawyer hints at 'fraud' in baby's birth certificateupdated: Mon Feb 26 2007 15:37:00

A lawyer representing one of the men claiming to be the father of Anna Nicole Smith's infant daughter alleged Monday that there is "fraud" in the child's birth certificate.

Former boyfriend says Smith on drugs while pregnantupdated: Thu Feb 22 2007 10:58:00

A former boyfriend of Anna Nicole Smith returned to the stand Thursday after testifying the day before that his relationship with Smith stretched over two years and included a miscarriage.

Your e-mails: 'Worse than a circus, it is a freak show!'updated: Thu Feb 22 2007 10:33:00

Broward County Circuit Court Judge Larry Seidlin, who is hearing arguments over the status of the remains of Anna Nicole Smith, has come under fire from some legal observers who say he has allowed the proceedings to become a circus.

Playmate's mom: Anna 'liked downers, not uppers'updated: Tue Feb 20 2007 08:58:00

Asked on a witness stand what caused the years-long rift with her daughter, Anna Nicole Smith, Vergie Arthur's answer was quick and to the point: "Drugs."

Anna Nicole Smith's body embalmedupdated: Sat Feb 17 2007 11:25:00

The body of Anna Nicole Smith was embalmed Saturday at the Broward County Medical Examiner's office, officials said.

Anna Nicole Smith leaves everything to dead sonupdated: Fri Feb 16 2007 09:51:00

Anna Nicole Smith left everything to her son Daniel, who died in September, according to a will released Friday by a Florida court.

In court: Who will bury Anna Nicole Smith?updated: Thu Feb 15 2007 16:29:00

Anna Nicole Smith wanted to be buried in the Bahamas, next to her son, and bought a burial plot there, according to attorneys for her longtime companion, Howard K. Stern.

Smith's body 'belongs to me,' Florida judge says updated: Wed Feb 14 2007 11:16:00

A probate judge in Florida delayed until at least Thursday any decision about whether to release the remains of Anna Nicole Smith for burial and, if so, to whom.

Magistrate: New questions for Anna Nicole's manupdated: Mon Feb 12 2007 21:49:00

In light of Anna Nicole Smith's death, Bahamian authorities are now more interested in questioning her attorney and partner in connection with the death of Smith's son Daniel, the country's chief magistrate said Monday.

Smith's death unexplained after autopsyupdated: Fri Feb 09 2007 00:52:00

Anna Nicole Smith does not appear to be a victim of foul play, according to preliminary results of an autopsy performed Friday.

Reality TV star Anna Nicole Smith dies at 39updated: Thu Feb 08 2007 15:28:00

Anna Nicole Smith died Thursday at a South Florida hospital after being discovered unconscious in her hotel room.

Today's Buzz storiesupdated: Fri Oct 20 2006 15:28:00

An attorney for Anna Nicole Smith said Friday the reality TV star has no intention of submitting her 6-week-old daughter for paternity testing as demanded by an ex-boyfriend.

Attorney: I'm Anna Nicole's baby's fatherupdated: Tue Sep 26 2006 22:04:00

An attorney representing former Playboy Playmate and reality television star Anna Nicole Smith said Tuesday he is the father of her daughter, born earlier this month in the Bahamas.

We recommend

From around the web