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24/03/2005
Schiavo’s parents appeal to Supreme Court
Terri Schiavo’s parents have asked the US Supreme Court to order the re-insertion of their severely brain-damaged daughter’s feeding tube.
The appeal by Bob and Mary Schindler came after Mrs Schiavo, 41, had her feeding tube removed last week when her husband Michael Schiavo won a court case in Florida. He told the court his wife told him she would not want to be kept alive artificially.
On Wednesday a federal appeals court refused the order for the tube to be reinserted and the Florida Legislature decided not to intervene.
Doctors believe Mrs Schiavo, who suffered severe brain damage in 1990, could survive for up to two weeks without her feeding tube before dying.
Governor Jeb Bush continued his support of the Schindlers, seeking court permission to take custody of Mrs Schiavo. A ruling on that request is expected later in the week.
Yesterday, a lawyer for Michael Schiavo said he was pleased by the appeals court decision, but he was bothered that the Governor was attempting to intervene again.
(CD/SP)
The appeal by Bob and Mary Schindler came after Mrs Schiavo, 41, had her feeding tube removed last week when her husband Michael Schiavo won a court case in Florida. He told the court his wife told him she would not want to be kept alive artificially.
On Wednesday a federal appeals court refused the order for the tube to be reinserted and the Florida Legislature decided not to intervene.
Doctors believe Mrs Schiavo, who suffered severe brain damage in 1990, could survive for up to two weeks without her feeding tube before dying.
Governor Jeb Bush continued his support of the Schindlers, seeking court permission to take custody of Mrs Schiavo. A ruling on that request is expected later in the week.
Yesterday, a lawyer for Michael Schiavo said he was pleased by the appeals court decision, but he was bothered that the Governor was attempting to intervene again.
(CD/SP)
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31 March 2005
Terri Schiavo succumbs after 13-days
Terri Schiavo, the 41-year-old brain-damaged Florida woman, at the centre of a long-running legal dispute has died. Mrs Schiavo had her feeding tube disconnected on March 18 and had been without food for 13 days.
Terri Schiavo succumbs after 13-days
Terri Schiavo, the 41-year-old brain-damaged Florida woman, at the centre of a long-running legal dispute has died. Mrs Schiavo had her feeding tube disconnected on March 18 and had been without food for 13 days.
04 May 2005
Pellet gun teacher freed
The Court of Appeal has freed Linda Walker, the teacher who was jailed for firing a pellet gun during an argument with a group of youths. The 48-year-old special needs teacher from Urmston, Greater Manchester received a six month jail sentence after being convicted of affray and possessing a firearm on March 29.
Pellet gun teacher freed
The Court of Appeal has freed Linda Walker, the teacher who was jailed for firing a pellet gun during an argument with a group of youths. The 48-year-old special needs teacher from Urmston, Greater Manchester received a six month jail sentence after being convicted of affray and possessing a firearm on March 29.
23 October 2009
Crackdown On Fine Dodgers
Six hundred of the Scotland's 'worst fine dodgers' are being targeted in a crackdown by the Scottish Court Service on those who attempt to 'avoid the ends of justice'.
Crackdown On Fine Dodgers
Six hundred of the Scotland's 'worst fine dodgers' are being targeted in a crackdown by the Scottish Court Service on those who attempt to 'avoid the ends of justice'.
02 March 2005
MPs recommend changes for child access system
A report by the Constitutional Affairs Select Committee has called for more child access cases to be dealt with through mediation, not through the court system.
MPs recommend changes for child access system
A report by the Constitutional Affairs Select Committee has called for more child access cases to be dealt with through mediation, not through the court system.
20 December 2013
Pair Found Guilty Of Lee Rigby Murder
Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale have been found guilty of murdering soldier Lee Rigby. Fusilier Rigby was killed as he made his way back to Woolwich barracks in south-east London on 22 May. The soldier was struck by a car before being dragged into the road and attacked with knives and a meat cleaver.
Pair Found Guilty Of Lee Rigby Murder
Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale have been found guilty of murdering soldier Lee Rigby. Fusilier Rigby was killed as he made his way back to Woolwich barracks in south-east London on 22 May. The soldier was struck by a car before being dragged into the road and attacked with knives and a meat cleaver.
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