ANNA NICOLE SMITH LAWSUIT ALLEGES DRUG ABUSE

LATEST: The photojournalist claiming to be the father of ANNA NICOLE SMITH's baby daughter alleges in court documents that Smith was taking methadone and is hiding out in the Bahamas to keep her baby from being tested for drugs. LARRY BIRKHEAD filed court papers in Los Angeles on Monday (02OCT06), attempting to establish paternity and obtain legal custody of the child. Birkhead began legal proceedings after learning that Smith's close friend and attorney HOWARD K STERN, who she wed in a commitment ceremony last Thursday (28SEP06), is also claiming to be the father. The lawsuit alleges Smith was taking methadone, which is normally used to treat heroin addiction, and that Stern has been facilitating her habit. Birkhead also claims Smith is hiding out in the Bahamas to keep her baby from being tested for drugs.

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