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 HOWARD K STERN HEARING 
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Birkhead: Prosecutor Pressured Me

Anna Nicole Smith's former lover says he was told to 'ramp up' testimony

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(Newser) – Anna Nicole Smith's babydaddy Larry Birkhead took the stand again yesterday in the Howard K Stern hearing, and testified that the prosecution pressured him to "ramp up" his testimony because he appeared to be taking Stern's side. "I felt I personally did my best and I was being chastised," Birkhead said of a deputy district attorney—who was conspicuously absent from the courtroom after lunch, the AP reports.

The attorney's future role in the hearing is under discussion, a spokesperson said. Also on the stand yesterday was a psychiatrist who treated Smith during her pregnancy after she had gone "cold turkey" and was suffering withdrawal symptoms, the doctor said, adding, "She was very hostile. It was, 'Give me my medication and leave me alone.'" Smith allegedly refused alternative treatment including hypnosis and acupuncture. "She wouldn't engage," the doc said.

This Tuesday, June 19, 2007 file photo shows Larry Birkhead, former boyfriend of the late Anna Nicole Smith and father of her daughter, after a probate hearing in Los Angeles.
This Tuesday, June 19, 2007 file photo shows Larry Birkhead, former boyfriend of the late Anna Nicole Smith and father of her daughter, after a probate hearing in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Nick Ut, file)
Howard K. Stern, left, and members of his legal team leave following a preliminary hearing at the Los Angeles Criminal Justice Center Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.
Howard K. Stern, left, and members of his legal team leave following a preliminary hearing at the Los Angeles Criminal Justice Center Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.   (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
Dr. Khristine Erosovich and her attorney Adam Braun, right, leave for the day after testimony in a hearing in Los Angeles Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.
Dr. Khristine Erosovich and her attorney Adam Braun, right, leave for the day after testimony in a hearing in Los Angeles Friday, Oct. 16, 2009.   (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)
In this Dec. 1, 2004 file photo, Anna Nicole Smith poses for a photo as she arrives for the VH1
In this Dec. 1, 2004 file photo, Anna Nicole Smith poses for a photo as she arrives for the VH1 "Big in '04" awards in Los Angeles.   (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, file)
Anna Nicole Smith, center, poses with Larry Birkhead, second from left, Howard K. Stern, right, Anna Nicole Smith's son Daniel Smith, third from right, in Los Angeles, on Oct. 30, 2004.
Anna Nicole Smith, center, poses with Larry Birkhead, second from left, Howard K. Stern, right, Anna Nicole Smith's son Daniel Smith, third from right, in Los Angeles, on Oct. 30, 2004.   (AP Photo/Playboy, Kenneth Johansson)
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SemperFI
Oct 20, 09 7:20 AM CDT
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divetrader
Oct 20, 09 7:23 AM CDT
I have no idea what is going on in this story. Why do I get the impression someone doesn't like Howard Stern? Reply
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Oct 22, 09 8:44 PM CDT
Well, there's really nothing to like about Howard Stern... Reply
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