Mike Paul's Blog - Howard K. Stern's Reputation In Crisis - Svengali, Love or Money Re: Anna Nicole Smith?

Howard K. Stern's Reputation In Crisis - Svengali, Love or Money Re: Anna Nicole Smith?

PHOTO: Howard K. Stern allegedly negotiated the rights to his story the day after Anna Nicole's death for $1 Million to Entertainment Tonight

According to several news agencies, Roger Gomez, the Bahamas' chief magistrate, stated that island authorities now have a heightened interest in questioning Howard K. Stern regarding the death of Anna Nicole Smith's son Daniel in September.

The inquest in the Bahamas into the death of Daniel Smith has been set for March 26 2007, with Gomez assuming around 30 witnesses will appear in court.

New evidence and facts regarding Smith's sudden death and that of her son are continually arising and raise further suspicions and questions, especially regarding Howard K. Stern.

Gomez said that both Smith and Stern were in the hospital room when Daniel Smith died.

"Anna Nicole, the mother of Daniel, is dead, and Howard is the only one who was alive who was in the room," Gomez said. "And it really arouses our suspicions to exactly what happened in the room."

Gomez also found it "unusual for someone to die suddenly" despite the fact that a combination of methadone and antidepressants Lexapro and Zoloft were found in Daniel's blood. Photographs published this week of Smith's fridge in the Bahamas showed a stock of methadone.

"If that is verified by evidence at the inquest, it will certainly increase our interest, because methadone is allegedly one of the drugs he may have died from," Gomez said.

Photographs of Smith in the arms of a Bahamas Immigration official have also been circulating, yet he said Smith was a friend of his wife and family, and that the "innocent photographs" were taken by Stern. He has refused to resign as he believes he did not act inappropriately.

It is still unknown what killed the former playmate as investigators await the results of the blood and spinal fluid that was taken from her shortly after her death.

Perper, the medical examiner said that "rumors are flying like balloons, but many balloons are pierced by reality."

He added that the autopsy found no needle marks, no pill residues in her stomach or any indication she had been drinking alcohol. There was also no evidence of recent plastic surgery.

Until it is determined concretely what exactly happened to both Anna Nicole Smith and her son Daniel, rumors and theories will continue to surface.

A few comments from the Reputation Doctor regarding Howard K. Stern's reputation in crisis.

One fact is not in doubt: Howard K. Stern's reputation is in crisis.
Within the next 90 days, the world will learn the truth regarding whether Howard K. Smith is Dannielynn's biological father, whether he has the right to Anna Nicole Smith's body for burial and maybe whether he was involved with the death of both Anna Nicole Smith and her son Daniel. As I always say, there is a huge difference between the court of law and the court of public opinion. The court of public opinion rules every minute of every day and the court of law rules only at the end of trial. Howard K. Stern's reputation is in crisis and it resides in a court just as important as the court of law.

If it can be proven that Howard K. Stern gave Anna Nicole's son Daniel methadone, Stern will see prison time.
FACT: Howard K. Stern certainly did not help Anna Nicole Smith or her son to stop taking drugs. FACT: He also was nearby when both were found dead. At best, he was not a good friend by allowing his friend Anna and her son Daniel to continue with their drug use and at worst, he was enabling their drug use for personal gain. Many times people believe they are smarter than the law and lead with their egos and try to cover up the truth. How many times do we have to learn the truth always bubbles to the top, especially with the media microscope looking down on your every move - past, present and future?

Howard, the truth will set you free!
I believe Howard K. Stern is at risk for potential suicide. He needs to have his family and friends close by and watching him now more than ever. He knows the truth and it is my personally opinion that he has not been fully truthful in the many areas he has been questioned regarding his relationship with Anna Nicole Smith and her son Daniel. However, he still has an opportunity to set the record straight and do the right thing. I believe his house of cards is about to take a big fall and I think it is tearing him apart. I think he is scared to death to tell the truth, but it is the truth that will truly set him free and begin to repair his reputation for the long term. If not, the lies will eat him alive and keep his reputation in crisis. The vacuum of rumors can be replaced by truth and Howard K. Stern must take the lead. Hang on, this story has legs and will be in the news through spring.

Remember, do the right thing when your reputation is in crisis and seek the counsel of an experienced reputation management expert. It will be a major challenge, but ultimately the rewards of repairing your reputation will be great. Why? Because Your Reputation Is Everything! ™

Mike Paul is editor of The Reputation Doctor blog. The Reputation Doctor is a nickname given to him by various clients. Mike's blog is located at www.ReputationDoctor.com. He appears regularly on Fox News Channel, CNN, MSNBC, Court TV, ABC News, ESPN, CBS News, BBC, and others as a weekly contributor and expert in the global news regarding leaders, celebrities, corporations and other organizations with reputations in crisis. Mr. Paul is also president and senior counselor of MGP & Associates PR (www.mgppr.com), a leading strategic public relations and reputation management firm based in New York. For interview requests, speeches, senior counseling or other business opportunities with Mr. Paul, call 212-595-8500 or email info@mgppr.com.

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On April 10, 2007, a Bahamian judge ruled Larry Birkhead, a former boyfriend, as the father of Dannielynn.DNA tests had established Birkhead as the father, with 99.99% certainty.cwna certification Commenting on the revelation, Birkhead stated, "I hate to be the one to tell you this but, I told you so. I'm the father...My baby's going to be coming home pretty soon."Birkhead subsequently applied for an amended birth certificate listing him as the father,exam 70-236 which paved the way for him to obtain a passport for the baby and him to leave for the United States. Howard K. Stern did not contest the DNA results or the ruling.exam 70-640 Subsequent to the ruling, Birkhead returned to the United States with the baby.Virgie Arthur's appeal of the ruling was later denied and she was ordered to pay costs.

Feb 4, 2010, 1:14 am

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