The judge in the Anna Nicole Smith drug conspiracy trial, who has repeatedly criticized the prosecution’s case, indicated yesterday he will block some of the charges going to the jury. Judge Robert Perry told lawyers he was preparing lengthy written analysis of statutes in the case and would not consider motions by the defense next week to dismiss all charges. However, he told defense lawyers to be prepared to begin their case because, “I think there are some charges that will likely survive in some form.” He did not specify which charges might be dismissed. Dr. Sandeep Kapoor, Dr. Khristine Eroshevich and Smith’s boyfriend – lawyer Howard K. Stern have pleaded not guilty to providing Smith with opiates and sedatives to an addict and other charges.
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