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Prosecutor Delivers Emergency Letters To Governor Bush in Terri Schiavo Case [Thomas More Center]
Thomas More Law Center ^ | Thu, Oct 16, 2003

Posted on 10/16/2003 10:54:35 AM PDT by nickcarraway

Former Prosecutor of Jack Kevorkian Delivers Emergency Letters To Governor Jeb Bush in Terri Schiavo Euthanasia Case

ANN ARBOR, MI –Richard Thompson, responsible for the initial prosecutions of Jack Kevorkian, now Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Law Center, delivered two emergency letters to Florida Governor Jeb Bush Wednesday evening and Thursday morning, outlining the constitutional authority of the Governor to intervene in the case of Terri Schiavo, including a factual basis for initiating a criminal investigation. The letters were prepared hours after a feeding tube was removed from Schiavo, depriving her of food and water, leaving her to starve to death unless immediate action is taken.

Recognizing the emotional and political issues involved, the two letters explain that the Florida Governor has authority under the Florida Constitution to intervene, and urged him to initiate a criminal investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement based on a growing list of facts which suggest criminal wrongdoing and a conflict of interest on the part of Terri Shiavo’s husband and guardian Michael Shiavo.

Joining Thompson in the letters were former federal prosecutors Edward White III and Robert Muise. White served as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida, and Muise served as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina. Both now work under Thompson at the Thomas More Law Center, a national public interest law firm based in Ann Arbor, MI. Based on the extensive law enforcement experience of the attorneys involved, the letters set forth facts and steps upon which a formal criminal investigation should be initiated.

The letters assert that the facts of the case clearly establish probable cause to initiate a formal criminal investigation, and call on the Governor to direct the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to conduct a full investigation of the facts and circumstances of the case, including securing search warrants, interviewing witnesses and medical experts, and to take measures to prevent future harm to Ms. Schiavo pending the outcome of the investigation.

Thompson noted in the supplemental letter that he was responsible for the initial prosecutions of Jack Kevorkian, and that in at least one case of physician-assisted suicide, the wife was a victim of domestic violence, and her death was used as a cover-up for the husband’s wrongdoing.

In a statement Thursday morning, Thompson urged the Florida Governor to review the letters, and take immediate steps to intervene in the case. “It seems prudent under the circumstances that the presumption for life should prevail and a formal “time-out” should take place, allowing for a formal criminal investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and allow Terri’s parents to administer the necessary rehabilitation services to determine if Ms. Schiavo is able to ingest food on her own.”


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Front Page News; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events; Philosophy; Politics/Elections; US: Florida; US: Michigan
KEYWORDS: civilrights; courts; florida; jebbush; prolife; righttolife; schiavo; schindler; terrischiavo
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To: nickcarraway
I understand that G Gordon Liddy read part of my article on his show today.
http://www.aim.org/publications/briefings/2003/oct14.html

My intent was to let even more people know about this, so that action would be taken. I wouldn't have known about it myself if it weren't for the Free Republic.

May the Almighty bless Jim Robinson and all of the Freepers.
81 posted on 10/16/2003 2:34:06 PM PDT by walford (Dogmatism swings both ways)
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To: Saundra Duffy
Amen! May this be an answer to all our prayers!
82 posted on 10/16/2003 2:38:44 PM PDT by Ladysmith (Low-carbing works!! (223.0 (-37.6)))
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To: Devil_Anse
I wonder if Schiavo has a life insurance policy on Terri? I haven't seen anything about that, have you?
83 posted on 10/16/2003 2:58:19 PM PDT by Velveeta
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To: RedRidingHood; yhwhsman; TheSpottedOwl; pc93; dandelion; GHCubana; iowamomforfreedom; Lovergirl; ...
prayerful ping
84 posted on 10/16/2003 3:26:41 PM PDT by kimmie7 (America -- the home of life, liberty & the pursuit of happiness. Disabled need not apply.)
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To: nickcarraway
BUMP - and PRAY
85 posted on 10/16/2003 3:28:07 PM PDT by dandelion
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To: nickcarraway
Is anyone interested in the executioner's e-mail address?  Let him know your opinion:

ggreer@co.pinellas.fl.us

 

86 posted on 10/16/2003 3:29:29 PM PDT by hardhead (Vast Right Wing Conspirator, Serial Number 565723890)
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To: Velveeta
See the thread "Is Jeb About to Intervene?" ... Posts 395 and 393, Don Joe and Pegita ... there is a double indemnity insurance policy, the medical trust fund, and his award for loss of services ...
87 posted on 10/16/2003 3:35:38 PM PDT by Pegita ('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His Word ...)
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To: sarasota; Saundra Duffy
I am assured that our continued calls and emails are important. Also this:

~~~~ SUGGESTED ACTION ~~~~

I received this email:

If you are convinced that what Terri Schiavo has been experiencing over the last several years and now is cruel and inhumane, call the FL Abuse Hotline 1 - 800 - 962 - 2873

FL Statue 415.103 -- A "vulnerable adult" is an individual 18 years old or more whose daily living is compromised due to mental, physical, or developmental disabilites.

"Abuse" is defined by the statute as "any willful act or threatened act taht causes or is likely to cause significant impairment to a vulnerable adult's physical, mental, or emotional health." -----

At a certain point, you will hear this message: "The safety and well being of Florida's most vulnerable citizens is very important to us. Persons making reports in good faith are not subject to prosecution. Intentional false reporting is a violation of FL law."

This is when you need to carefully consider if you truly believe this is abuse or neglect.

You will be asked a number of questions on this long form -- all allegations are truly taken seriously! Most of us know those answers from our visits to the http://www.terrisfight.org website (address of victim, age, what your concerns are). Some I didn't know (phone number of facility).

The person taking the information was businesslike but sympathetic ("trained counselors" take the calls).

~~~~ ~~~~ ~~~~

I am convinced that a precious citizen of the state of FL is being abused -- so I made the call. I'd expressed my concerns to the governor, and he said he's concerned, too, so I figure I'm in good company.

I started a food fast yesterday morning (by accident at first; funny how things work). I had to break it just now for the discomfort, and I've been taking fluids.

88 posted on 10/16/2003 3:49:47 PM PDT by cyn
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To: Republic
Thanks for your calls -- sorry I missed this earlier. Pls add me to your ping list on this! See my post above.

btw, did I tell you about calling Michael's lawyer's office -- Bushnell -- after reading yesterday that Terri's family was barred from being with her without his being there? I got kinda hot . . .
89 posted on 10/16/2003 3:57:04 PM PDT by cyn
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To: nickcarraway
I hope the "John Thompson" isn't "Jack Thompson," of Batman and Free Republic fame.
90 posted on 10/16/2003 3:59:17 PM PDT by sinkspur (Adopt a dog or a cat from a shelter! Save a life, and maybe you'll save your own, too!)
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To: Pegita
Thank you, I read it!
91 posted on 10/16/2003 4:20:57 PM PDT by Velveeta
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To: editor-surveyor
Re your post #44 - See my post #472 on this thread: CLICK HERE
92 posted on 10/16/2003 4:44:45 PM PDT by summer
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To: summer
jeb.Bush@MyFlorida.com,jeb@myflorida.com,fernanr@eog.state.fl.us,raquel.rodriguez@myflorida.com,calamac@eog.state.fl.us

Please send my mindmap to Jeb asking him to take care of the laws so that Terri can enjoy that which is in my mindmap and more! Formulate how you wish.

http://bellsouthpwp.net/p/c/pc93/Terri2_Mindmap.jpg

We need to be creative.

You can also right click on the above link and
and 'save as' then print it out and fax to Jeb
and his legal team at:

Fax: (850)487-0801
Fax: (850)488-9810


Juan Schoch
Concerned Florida Resident
United States Citizen
93 posted on 10/16/2003 6:51:13 PM PDT by pc93 (A good site to visit is http://www.terrisfight.org . Oct. 15th 2pm death order must be stopped)
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To: Velveeta
I haven't seen anything about that either, but it's quite likely that he does have life insurance on her.
94 posted on 10/16/2003 7:45:56 PM PDT by Devil_Anse
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To: EggsAckley
*sigh*

Tick-tock, Jeb.

The clock has stopped.

http://www.ohio.com/mld/ohio/news/7032005.htm

"The legal office has been talking to people trying to find some strategy where my office can intervene in a different fashion that will yield a different result," Bush said Thursday. "So far we have not found that option."
So there you have it.

It is now confirmed. The cowardly scoundrel has simply dismissed the very advice he solicited.

What Bush is saying translates to, "No votes for me!"

95 posted on 10/16/2003 7:51:03 PM PDT by Don Joe
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To: Don Joe
Arrgghh. Going to turn off the computer for the night. I can't take any more of this.
Thanks for the update.

96 posted on 10/16/2003 7:54:59 PM PDT by EggsAckley (..........................God Bless and Keep Terri.....................)
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To: nickcarraway
When I saw this, I thought it was the answer to our prayers. I don't know how Jeb can sleep tonight.
97 posted on 10/16/2003 8:27:41 PM PDT by FR_addict
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To: sarasota
We ask Mr. Bush to be merciful. A merciful man will assist in any way possible.
98 posted on 10/16/2003 8:30:03 PM PDT by hedgetrimmer
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To: Velveeta
On one of the threads it has been brought to light that he has a policy with a double indemnity if she were to die as a result of an accident. It was determined that it will pay.
99 posted on 10/16/2003 8:54:51 PM PDT by PleaseNoMore
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To: All
Sign this petition NOW!
100 posted on 10/16/2003 8:58:24 PM PDT by Sunshine55 (Save Terri Schindler-Schiavo...over 3000 signatures today!)
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