Rush Limbaugh Booked on Drug Charges

I believe when you turn yourself in, rather than the cops picking you up, they call that booking and releasing, not arrested. I guess it adds drama to the story. It’s so cool when people smile for their mugshots. Read the report:

Rush Limbaugh was arrested Friday on prescription drug fraud charges. The
talk show host turned himself in to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department,
where he was booked on prescription drug fraud charges and released an hour
later on $3,000 bail.

The arrest coincided with a settlement between Limbaugh and the Palm Beach
County State Attorney’s Office in which Limbaugh was charged with a single count
of "doctor shopping." As part of the settlement, Limbaugh agreed to continue
seeking treatment for prescription drug abuse. He also agreed to pay $30,000 to
offset the cost of the criminal investigation.

Limbaugh pleaded not guilty to the charge. Nonetheless, the State Attorney
agreed to defer prosecution and dismiss the charge altogether if Limbaugh
complies with the terms of the settlement for the next 18 months.

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