Abuse report filed for Terri Schiavo (Judicial Watch and Klayman Jump In)

World Net Daily ^ | Oct. 18, 2003 1AM | None ID's

[litany_of_lies]

Abuse report filed for Terri Schiavo
Judicial Watch says it now has given Jeb Bush premise to intervene

Posted: October 18, 2003
1:00 a.m. Eastern

© 2003 WorldNetDaily.com

The Washington, D.C., watchdog group Judicial Watch filed an abuse complaint it says will allow Florida Gov. Jeb Bush to intervene on behalf of Terri Schindler-Schiavo, the brain-disabled woman who is starving under a court order initiated by her husband.

Judicial Watch President Thomas Fitton faxed a "Form to Report Abuse/Abandonment/Neglect/Exploitation" with the Florida Department of Children and Families yesterday then sent a letter to Bush and DCF Secretary Jerry Regier.

The letter said, "Based on our formal complaint via the faxed report referenced above, you have the authority and sufficient cause to immediately order the Florida Department of Children and Family Services to intervene on behalf of Ms. Schiavo; to restore her nutrition; and to initiate a full investigation of the circumstances surrounding Ms. Schiavo’s disability."

Fitton said these actions are in accord with the U.S. Constitution, the Florida Constitution, Article 2, Section 5, and Florida statutes 825.102 and 782.04(2)(i), 77.04.

The abuse report, under "Description of Incident," says:

Thirteen years ago Terri Schiavo suffered brain damage from a sudden collapse. She receives her food and water by means of a feeding tube. Terri's other bodily functions are stable. She responds to voices, and is capable of smiling, laughing and crying. She vocalizes well.

Terri's husband, Michael Schiavo, has denied her any rehabilitation treatment since 1993. On Wednesday, October 1, 2003, Michael Schiavo directed that Terri's feeding tube be disconnected, subjecting her to starvation and dehydration that will result in an anguishing death in approximately 10 to 14 days.

Judicial Watch is known for its many lawsuits against President Clinton's administration. But the group, led by Larry Klayman, also has taken on the current White House, including a lawsuit to force the release of information about Vice President Dick Cheney's energy task force.

Klayman recently declared he will run for a U.S. Senate seat from Florida.

Legal documents and information on Terri's case are posted on the family's website.

Previous stories

Desperate parents plead to Jeb Bush
Lawyers: Bush can step in for Schiavo
Starvation begins for Terri Schiavo
Husband protests video showing alert Terri
Terri Schiavo wants to live
No intervention for Schiavo
Joni Eareckson Tada joins vigil for Terri Schiavo
Hearing today on woman scheduled to starve
Prayer vigil for Terri Schiavo
Bush steps in for Schindler-Schiavo
Florida AG intervenes in Schiavo lawsuit
Order signed for starvation of disabled woman
Disabled woman wins reprieve
Another 9-11 date with death
Federal judge considers Schiavo case
Federal Court grants emergency hearing in Schiavo case
Attorney: Jeb Bush letter only a 'good first step'
Gov. Bush's plea for Schindler-Schiavo rejected
Jeb Bush intervenes for Schindler-Schiavo
Legal setbacks clear way for Schiavo starvation
Schindler-Schiavo on 'death row'
Husband bars priest from brain-damaged wife
Brain-damaged woman hospitalized
Fight for life bombshell: Terri trying to talk
Petition drive launched for Terri Schiavo
Commentary: 'Murder is legal if we say so'

[litany_of_lies]

My immediate reaction is that I am less than pleased that Klayman has intervened. But I'll gladly hold my nose if it helps save Terri.

[litany_of_lies]

I'm very suspicious of this because it could have been filed much earlier: either Oct. 1 when the order was made, or at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 after the feeding tube got disconnected.

If this weren't the Terri Schiavo case, I'd be really ticked off at Klayman. I'll hold my fire for the moment in hopes that what he's doing accomplishes something.

[litany_of_lies]

pro-life ping

[Texasforever]

My problem with this is the fact that the surest way to lose is to get Klayman involved.

[litany_of_lies]

My problem with this is the fact that the surest way to lose is to get Klayman involved.

Maybe more specifically "You know a case is hopeless the minute Klayman gets involved." That's a chilling thought-rooting for an exception.

[Calpernia]

Well, this is good enough for me to go to bed now at least.

Whew. Thanks for finding that.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

LARRY KLAYMAN (R) resigned from Judicial Watch 3 weeks ago.

LARRY KLAYMAN (R) is now running to replace Florida's U.S. Senator BOB GRAHAM (D).


http://www.KlaymanSenate.com

[litany_of_lies]

Wish I could feel confident that it means something beyond the usual JW grandstanding.

[TheCookMan]

Then what's going on? I'll guess we'll find out more in the morning.

[woofie]

Here he comes to save the day!!!!

(sacasm)

[Ronin]

I agree completely. Any port in a storm.

If this gives Jeb the fig leaf he needs to take action, I will take it and be grateful.

[litany_of_lies]

Why do I not have a good feeling about Klayman running for Senate as an R? My immediate reaction is that there must be better Pubbies out there (Katherine Harris, perhaps?), and that he has more baggage than a fully booked 767 overseas flight.

BUT ENOUGH, I want to know if what JW is doing means anything.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

TOM FITTON now runs Judicial Watch as its President and should have one hell of a lot to say about this case during tomorrow's Weekend...

..'Judicial Watch Report'..Radio Show.

http://www.JudicialWatch.org

(Temporily broadcasting in Southern California Saturdays on KRLA's Inland Valley Radio Station 590 AM Radio...@ 9-11 am PDT)

[deannadurbin]

I don't care if Godzilla saves her, but somebody do it!

I read in another post that a family member of Terri's saw Michael Schiavo at the mall today.

The gall of the man. Shopping, eating, drinking, walking around while his wife is being tortured to death.

There are special places in hell reserved for the likes of him.

[Chad Fairbanks]

Now I'm REALLY worried. Klayman's success rate isn't too inspiring. I hope, really hope, that he can finally win one - especially in this case...

If Klayman and Judicial Watch can pull this off successfully, I will never EVER say another bad word about them.

[litany_of_lies]

That strikes to the heart of my frustration about this:

WHY IS ALL THIS HAPPENING ON A FREAKING FRIDAY, WHEN IT'S MOST LIKE THAT NO RESULTS CAN OCCUR UNTIL MONDAY (DAY 5, VERY, VERY LATE FOR TERRI)?

Talk about potential Pyrrhic victories......

[Theodore R.]

Katherine Harris just got in the House in January. She is seeking reelection. She should stay where she is.

[Theodore R.]

a family member of Terri's saw Michael Schiavo at the mall today

So then Schiavo is not in disguise. Is he still staying away from his house?

[RLK]

Good luck. I hope it works.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

JUDICIAL WATCH and

LARRY KLAYMAN,

along with his

Run for the U.S. Senate,

are now completely seperated.