Agency to probe alleged spousal abuse of brain damaged woman

Chicago Tribune ^

[SeattleTiger]

A state protection agency for disabled persons on Wednesday was planning to launch an investigation into alleged spousal abuse against Terri Schiavo, the severely brain damaged woman whose feeding tube was reinserted this week after intervention by the Florida Legislature and Gov. Jeb Bush.

[SeattleTiger]

Did not see this posted yet. Looks like things are heating up. The article ends with a very persuasive argument for why Terri would keep her feeding tube throughout any legal arguments.

[SeattleTiger]

AS I posted jsut a minute ago, please pull this if it helps keep the threads to a minimum.

[wizardoz]

Say... the threat of an autopsy might go a long way in helping hubby decide to "choose life" after all....

[concerned about politics]

Say... the threat of an autopsy might go a long way in helping hubby decide to "choose life" after all....

You bet!! He'd be fighting to keep her alive for as long as possible!!
It's about time someone checked out this guy! What took so long?

[Prime Choice]

AS I posted jsut a minute ago, please pull this if it helps keep the threads to a minimum.

Link to the other thread is.....?

[CyberAnt]

Hmmmm? Why weren't they doing this 13 years ago ..??

[sisterjforteri]

I also think things are heating up. I think Michael Schiavo made a real a-- out of himself today by so publicly pulling that little stunt with not allowing Terri's family to see her - he is showing his true colors to everyone now. His attorney, Felos should be sharing a cell with Kevorkian. I call them, R.I.P. and The Grim Reaper themselves. I can tell by the way Terri's hands are bent in the videos and news clips of her that there are what is called, contractures in her hands from not getting Range Of Motion therapy exercises - that's neglect. Also, if it's true that she hasn't been outside for fresh air in 3 years, that's also neglect. There's been plenty of neglect and conspiracy going on with Michael Schiavo towards Terri - it's plain as day to anyone in the disability area, a professional or a parent.

[slimer]

IT'S ABOUT TIME!

[RLK]

Good!

[concerned about politics]

Hmmmm? Why weren't they doing this 13 years ago ..??

Probably because no one knew about it but close friends. The judge was pro-death.
Now, there's the power of the net, and pressure has been put on to help her and find out the truth.
I'll bet Terri's parents are extremely greatful - finally - someone hears them.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

("Should there be a determination that the allegations against Michael Schiavo are factually supported, it might be the case that the dispute gets resolved by more informal means," Spindelman said.)

I do not understand this statement!

[Dasaji]

Thanks for posting this - it is by far the most revealing we've all had in the past two days. I've been on pins and needles since the bill was signed by Gov. Bush. Quite dismayed that she is back in the hospice. Overjoyed that the abuse/neglect charges are being taken seriously.

Terri still needs our prayers, though!

[GretchenEE]

It's about darn time this happened.

Godspeed to them.

[Dasaji]

His attorney, Felos should be sharing a cell with Kevorkian...

Or else a padded room with a view. Felos' published musings make him out to be quite delusional and out of touch with reality.

[rogator]

I don't understand why this guys spousal rights haven't been pulled. Hasn't he deserted her for another woman?
Is desertion no longer a crime?

[narses]

I don't understand why this guys spousal rights haven't been pulled. Hasn't he deserted her for another woman? Is desertion no longer a crime?

A cogent Catholic question. Is desertion a crime? Adultery?

[Drammach]

According to "The World Almanac" (2001) FL is basically a "no fault" divorce state.
Adultery and Abandonment are not considered grounds for divorce in FL.
Divorce due to insanity requires a 3-year waiting period.

As to forced legal change of Guardianship in the courts, I am assuming this has been tried, and been unsuccessfull, although I don't understand why.

The husband should at least be triable for fraud, if Terri hasn't been getting therapy and treatment from insurance monies paid for that purpose.
At the very least, charges of "misappropriation of funds" ( usually a misdemeanor offense ) should be filed.

[nicksaunt]

Excellent article, SeattleTiger, thanks for posting.

Michael Schiavo reminds me so much of the narcissistic psychos that are prevalent in most of Ann Rule true crime books.

CONTROL seems to be the operative word here.

This "hide-in-seek" game Schiavo played tonight by moving Terri back to the hospice without telling anyone is just another example of his psychotic need to call all the shots and to manipulate all people and circumstances surrounding Terri. I think that Schiavo's actions tonight was just a "screw you" message and a reminder to all of us that he is still in charge and still in control.

I read somewhere that Terri was anorexic. I wonder, did Schiavo contribute to her eating disorder? Did he harass her by telling her she was too fat? Could he have been physically abusive and Terri kept it secret from her folks because she was embarassed and humiliated? Is the current "other woman" the first indiscretion?

Maybe these questions have already been answered, I don't know. His actions are beyond the money; even though I believe money is a huge motivating factor in his behavior. Michael Schiavo showed all of us tonight again, what he truly is. An extremely controlling, manipulative, dangerous and evil man.

I hope that some evidence can be brought forward in this investigation that will nullify his guardianship over Terri. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Schindler family.

[FITZ]

It looks like there is quite a lot for which he should be investigated.

[FITZ]

I read somewhere that Terri was anorexic. I wonder, did Schiavo contribute to her eating disorder? Did he harass her by telling her she was too fat?

Or poison her? He could have been putting some kind of "additives" into her food to keep her nauseated, too sick to eat. Was she an anorexic before the marriage? Was she even an anorexic at all?