(CNN) -- A lawyer for Howard K. Stern says the longtime partner of late sex symbol Anna Nicole Smith will fight conspiracy charges announced Thursday. Krista Barth, an attorney for Howard K. Stern, says it's not appropriate to talk publicly about details of the case. Stern was Smith's "chief enabler," obtaining a variety of prescription drugs to keep the former Playboy model sedated and compliant, California Attorney General Jerry Brown said in announcing the charges against Stern and two doctors. Lisa Bloom of In Session and guest host Joy Behar questioned Stern's attorney Krista Barth Friday night on CNN's "Larry King Live."
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California attorney general's comments are prejudicial, lawyer says
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Brown saying too much about Anna Nicole Smith case, Krista Barth says
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Barth is attorney for Smith's ex-partner, Howard K. Stern
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Stern, two others charged with conspiring to supply Smith with drugs
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