Barrymore denies cocaine allegation

From: The Scotsman | Date: September 13, 2002| Author: | Copyright information

MICHAEL Barrymore, the television entertainer, rubbed cocaine into the gums of a party guest who was later found at the bottom of his swimming pool, it was alleged at an inquest yesterday.

Two witnesses told a coroner that they saw Mr Barrymore dip his finger in white powder and administer it to Stuart Lubbock's mouth at a late night party at his luxury mansion.

Mr Lubbock, 31, was taken to hospital after he was discovered in the swimming pool but died two hours later. A post-mortem examination discovered traces of drugs, including cocaine, in his blood.

As he took the witness box at the ...

Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research

(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)

Pool death at Barrymore's home to be reinvestigated
Newspaper article from: Scotland on Sunday ; ...breakthrough." Lubbock, from Harlow, was found dead at Barrymore's home near...failed attempt by Lubbock's father to...prosecution against Barrymore in February...from the house, Barrymore held a tearful...meeting with Lubbock's father in...
Barrymore `rubbed cocaine in mouth' of partygoer who died
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London ; ...had be told that Mr Barrymore invited Mr Lubbock, a factory supervisor...denied having given Mr Lubbock ecstasy. Earlier, Mr Barrymore had conceded that, after...press coverage. After Mr Lubbock's drowning, Mr Barrymore was cautioned for possession...
TEARS OF A CLOWN A young man drowns in the pool of television's highest-paid entertainer. The star is branded a killer. But, says Mark Simpson, the case against the `OJ of Essex' doesn't add up. Now, as fresh evidence emerges, Michael Barrymore talks about that tragic night, his demons and why the facts weren't allowed to get in the way of a good story
Newspaper article from: The Independent on Sunday ; ...picture in which Barrymore was asked: "What killed Stuart Lubbock?" His balloon reply...the inquest into Lubbock's death delivered...open season on Barrymore, featured a picture...if Claire Wicks [Lubbock's ex-girlfriend] could visit Barrymore's house with her two children by ...
BARRYMORE TO TELL ALL FOR BBC CASH; Outrage as BBC pay for secrets presenter kept from courtEXCLUSIVE 'On cocqine at Diana's funeral'.
Newspaper article from: The Mail on Sunday (London, England) ; ...misleading the coroner. Barrymore said that when he saw Mr Lubbock in the pool he did not...on From Page One Mr Lubbock's gums. Mrs Barrymore said she has repeatedly...the tragic death of Mr Lubbock from Mr Barrymore's perspective. 'There...
Six years on, Barrymore arrested over death of man found in swimming pool
Newspaper article from: Belfast Telegraph ; Mr Barrymore, 55, was held...inquiry into Mr Lubbock's death. The...the body of Mr Lubbock, who had suffered...collapse of Mr Barrymore's career amid...alcohol abuse.Mr Barrymore was being detained...the time of Mr Lubbock's death, and...
Six years on, Barrymore arrested over death of man found in swimming pool ; HOME
Newspaper article from: The Independent - London ; ...death of Stuart Lubbock, an Essex butcher...home of Michael Barrymore took a dramatic...suspicion of murder. Mr Barrymore, 55, was held at...inquiry into Mr Lubbock's death. The 31...of the body of Mr Lubbock, who had suffered...the collapse of Mr Barrymore's career amid tales...
BARRYMORE: I WANT GOOD SEX RIGHT NOW; Inquest told of drunk TV star's shout on cab ride home before pool death.(News)
Newspaper article from: The Mirror (London, England) ; ...sleep. Stuart Lubbock, 31, died in Barrymore's pool in March...She also saw Barrymore there. Mr Lubbock told her he was going to Barrymore's house for...with a girl, Barrymore and a man. Ruth...club, said Mr Lubbock was a lively...
I'll tell them all I know, says Cheryl; As Barrymore's ex-wife offers to help police investigating perjury claims, public outrage halts his book cashing in on the swimming pool tragedy.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Mail (London, England) ; ...her claims that Barrymore lied at the inquest on Stuart Lubbock, who died in his...accusation that Barrymore lied to the inquest. Mr Lubbock's father Terry welcomed the news that Barrymore was being investigated...was there when Barrymore bought the property...Roydon, Essex. The ...
Body in pool returns to haunt Barrymore
Newspaper article from: The Scotsman ; ...death of Stuart Lubbock in his swimming...of 55-year-old Barrymore on suspicion of...long-running saga of Mr Lubbock, who died at the...in the pool of Barrymore's Essex home...regular feature at Barrymore's home. Mr Lubbock's body was discovered...
NO MURDER CHARGE OVER BARRYMORE POOL DEATH; EXCLUSIVE Star accused of drug offences.(News)
Newspaper article from: Sunday Mirror (London, England) ; ...lawyers about suing Barrymore, Merritt and Kenney. Lubbock, 31, was found...two searches of Barrymore's bungalow, police...establish whether Lubbock was murdered or...high-profile court case. Barrymore is on bail until October 24. Lubbock's father Terry...

Find more facts and information related to the article "Barrymore denies cocaine allegation"