More DNA Samples Ordered from Anna Nicole Smith  2/16/07

A Florida judge yesterday (15JAN07) ruled Anna Nicole Smith's ex-boyfriend Larry Birkhead can obtain one more DNA sample from her body and review specimens already taken.

Birkhead is in a paternity fight over Smith's daughter Dannielynn and wanted to make sure no substitute samples could be used in subsequent DNA tests.

Probate Judge Larry Seidlin ordered the medical examiner, at the request of Birkhead's attorneys, to take on more oral swab of Smith's body for review by Birkhead's expert.

The order came after three hours of arguments and testimony this morning.

Attorneys for Birkhead, Smith's companion Howard K Stern and her mother, Virgie Arthur, are currently gathered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida fighting for the release of her body.

The actress died on her way to hospital on Thursday (08FEB07) after her nurse found her unconscious in a suite at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida.