Posted on 10/21/2003 8:30:32 PM PDT by cpforlife.org
This won't be on her website yet http://www.cogforlife.org
She just emaied it to me - enjoy.
Yes they are fighting it...the attorneys for the husband are trying to sue the governor - they are trying anything they can pull - and they are scaring people into refusing treatment. Michael is still legal guardian so he has some rights - but he may lose them quickly (we hope!) The family has filed for a guardian et litem to be assigned at once...already rejected by one judge earlier today. That will change, mark my words!!! Meanwhile, she has an IV - not a feeding tube - we believe that is a medical decision to not over hydrate her all at once. As long as she is on the right path, we are okay...for awhile... God bless, Debi
RE: Bob Marshall: He is Delegate Bob Marshall - House of Delegates 13th District. He has strong ties to the White House - and he is doing a bang up job!! He posted a news story with WTOP - CBS - which airs as far south as NC - and he is a stauch pro-life Catholic - sticking out his neck in DC to help. And so far, he is doing an awesome job!!!
I am pasting a copy of the complaint I filed today with Ashcroft...Bob also sent this on to Senators Santorum, Brownback and Chris Smith.... read on... this was supposed to be out already on a press release... In Christ always, Debi
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Date: October 21, 2003
To: Attorney General John Aschcroft
Subject: On Behalf of Theresa Maria Schiavo - Violation of Civil Rights Against the Handicapped
We the undersigned family, friends and medical caregivers of Theresa (Terri) Maria Schiavo request an immediate investigation and emergency intervention to stop her starvation dehydration death due to the following violations of her civil rights under the US Constitution:
Denial of Civil Rights by Michael Schiavo, husband:
By court order in a malpractice suit filed by Michael Schiavo in 1993, $700,000.00 of the settlement was to be used exclusively for Theresa's rehabilitation. To date, no rehabilitation, medical or physical therapy has ever been provided to Terri.
Upon receipt of the award in 1993 medical records were ordered sealed by Michael Schiavo. Ten years later these records were unsealed and would reveal massive injury and a history of possible domestic violence and abuse.
While under nursing home and hospice care, Michael Schiavo ordered no physical therapy, oral feeding or treatment for Terri. He further directed that Terri only be sustained in a nursing home which is contrary to the intent of the award money. Michael Schiavo has on two occasions unsuccessfully attempted to end Terri's life by instructing her caretakers not to medicate Terri for potentially fatal infections, the first of which occurred less than nine months after receiving the malpractice award money.
As Terri's legal guardian, her husband has used her medical fund money to offset the legal costs when his guardianship of Terri was initially challenged and to pay the current legal costs to have Terri's life ended.
May 1, 2000 A Court hearing was cancelled after Michael Schiavo verbally committed to sign an agreement that Terri will get the necessary medical treatment at Hospice.
June 18, 2000 “ After reneging on his previously agreed terms of the agreement, Michael Schiavo later signed an amended agreement stating he will not withdraw or terminate Terri's medical care or treatment for potential fatal infections, without prior notice to the court.
Denial of Civil Rights by Judge Greer:
February 2000 “ Judge Greer condemns Terri to death by dehydration/starvation without any clear and convincing evidence as required by statute. There is no written living directive.
March 2000 “ Sworn affidavits provided to the court by three physicians that Terri is able to eat. Judge Greer denies a petition to the court to perform swallowing tests on Terri, part of her court-ordered therapy.
Judge Greer further authorized personal security personnel costs for Michael Schiavo to be taken from Terri's medical fund.
May 7, 2001 “ Dr. Hammesfahr (neurology), filed a six page affidavit with the court stating Terri was not in a Persistent Vegetative State, accompanied by a formal letter requesting Schiavo’s permission to allow Terri to begin rehabilitation treatment; request denied.
September 26, 2001 “ A three-member panel consisting of Judges Jerry Parker, Chris Altenbernd and John Blue presided at the Appellate Court "oral argument hearing." The core of the appeal is that Judge Greer did not follow the Appellate Court's July 11, 2001 instructions. Judge Greer admitted he ignored the doctors’ sworn opinions and summarily rejected additional evidence that unmistakably proved Michael Schiavo lied to the court at the original trial.
NOTE: NO CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION HAS EVER BEEN CONDUCTED IN THIS CASE AND ATTEMPTS TO DEMAND SUCH INVESTIGATION HAVE BEEN SUMMARILY DENIED AND BLOCKED UNDER COURT ORDER OF JUDGE GREER. IMMEDIATE CREMATION OF THE BODY WILL OCCUR UPON HER DEATH, THUS DESTROYING ALL CRIMINAL EVIDENCE.
Denial of Civil Rights by Michael Schiavos appointed physicians:
There is no court order to deny Terri Schiavo oral feeding. This was put in place by Michael Schiavos appointed doctors, in direct violation of the previous court orders to provide therapy and rehabilitation for Terri.
Denial of Civil Rights by Pinellas Park Police, Michael Schiavo and his attorneys:
On October 15th at 2:00PM Terri's feeding tube was removed. Although the court does not deny the right to provide oral hydration or feeding, the doctor’s orders to hospice are to prohibit any type of oral feeding.
On October 18th, 19th and 20th Monsignor Thaddeus Malanowski was refused the right to administer Holy Communion to Terri as part of her Catholic Last Rites. This order was expressed directly by Michael Schiavo, his attorneys and the local police guarding Terri’s room who told the priest they would stop him if he attempted to give her Holy Communion.
It is a criminal violation to abuse, neglect or exploit a disabled person, all of which have been perpetrated on Terri Schaivo and we petition your immediate intervention and investigation.
Presented by: Debra L. Vinnedge
Mary and Bob Schindler
Robert Schindler, JR
Suzanne Carr
William Hammesfahr, MD
J.D. Young, MD
James Eckart, MD
Jay Carpenter, MD
Eleanor Dreschel, RN, MS
Jana Carpenter, RN, MS
Msgr. Thaddeus Malanowski
_______________________________
Debra L. Vinnedge
Clearwater, FL 33764
(727)
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PINELLAS
Sworn to and subscribed before me this ________ day of October, 2003, by Debra Vinnedge who produced a Florida Driver's License as identification.
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Freakin' unbelievable!
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