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Terri Schiavo update: Judge Baird's is OFF case.
Hospice Patients Alliance ^
| 1-5-04
| Ron Panzer
Posted on 01/05/2004 1:42:20 PM PST by cpforlife.org
This is a Hospice Patients Alliance Special Update Jan 5, 2004, sent out periodically to inform the public about news affecting hospice and end-of-life care.
We have just confirmed that ALL of Judge Baird's cases, INCLUDING the suit by Michael Schiavo v Gov Bush related to the Terri's Law, challenging its constitutionality, HAVE been transferred to Judge Nelly Khouzam. This information came directly from Judge Khouzam's assistant. Judge Khouzam is known to be a "by the book" tough, but fair judge.
For a little about Judge Khouzam see:
"Diminutive judge sits tall behind the gavel" Northpinellas St Petersburg Times 12/29/2002 http://www.sptimes.com/2002/12/29/NorthPinellas/Diminutive_judge_sits.shtml
The court is NOT explaining why the judges were suddenly switched, except to say that "judges rotate from time to time." We believe it might have something to do with:
Local PINELLAS COUNTY COURT BAILIFFS AND COURT EMPLOYEES WERE TAKING BETS ON WHETHER TERRI WOULD DIE OR NOT!!!
It was widely reported that Judge Baird made reckless and prejudicial comments in support of Greer and Felos and against Jeb's lawyers way before he had heard the evidence from the Governor's attorneys.
In other words, Judge Baird's comments are the likely reason local Pinellas County employees were doing "inside betting" that the local Pinellas County Judges would back each other's poor and constitutionally illegal decisions against Terri's constitutional rights and thus overrule Jeb Bush and Terri's Law. The 6th Circuit Judges are upset to have anyone tell them they are morally and legally wrong...... whether it's constitutionally illegal or not to murder Terri.
Conducting inside betting on the case is a severe violation of the code of conduct for court employees! Whether that is, or is not, the reason the judges have been switched, the very important change in judge can be extremely significant to what happens to Terri. We are hoping that Judge Khouzam will give the Gov a fair hearing in the case and allow the discovery he sought (which was denied by Baird). If Judge Khouzam allows some discovery as requested by Gov Bush, it could make all the difference!
You heard it hear first!
Ron Panzer President, Hospice Patients Alliance http://www.hospicepatients.org
TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Philosophy; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: baird; khouzam; schiavo; terrischiavo; terrischindler; terrisfight; terrislaw
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To: T'wit
For all we know this woman is a "Baird in skirts." Let's hope not. If she is "fair," then won't she have to allow the case to be tried in full? Of course, "fair" to a liberal means one thing and to a conservative quite another. What is her party affiliation? That may or may not mean anything in Pinellas Co., FL. Clearly though Baird was the judicial twin of George W. Greer and David Souter for that matter. So this change of judges may help; caution, I said "may." It could also be that all these judges have taken private oaths to uphold the supremacy of the judiciary in all cases where the judicial power is threatened by executive or legislative power.
41
posted on
01/05/2004 4:41:50 PM PST
by
Theodore R.
(When will they ever learn?)
To: Federalist 78
I see. I think it's too early to tell exactly what is going to happen. But this confudion doesn't help Michael Schiavo.
I am interested in the story about county employees betting on the case. Has anyone seen this stpry before. I wonder where it comes from?
42
posted on
01/05/2004 4:46:27 PM PST
by
nickcarraway
(www.terrisfight.org)
To: floriduh voter
Still waiting for more news.
Khouzam's assistant is under the impression Judge Khouzam has taken over all Baird's cases. According to daylate, this switch was in the works last year. The reports of an employee betting poll on Terri's life may relate to Baird's reassignment on cases he would normally retain control of until their conclusion.
Certainly any improprieties surrounding his comments and handling of the case would warrant his removal, even if Baird thinks they are insignificant. After all, this is the same bozo who refused to recuse himself for voicing his opinion that Terri's Law is "presumptively unconstitutional" even before he had seen Bush's response.
43
posted on
01/05/2004 4:48:54 PM PST
by
msmagoo
(Bring Terri home to her family in 2004)
To: Federalist 78; All; NYer; nickcarraway; sweetliberty; pc93; GWB and GOP Man; cyn
We cannot confirm whether he has been replaced on this specific case or not (till tomorrow) however, he HAS been replaced by Judge Khouzam on his cases generally speaking. (From paragraph 1)
Probably a good idea to check www.baynews9.com periodically tomorrow.
44
posted on
01/05/2004 4:50:01 PM PST
by
floriduh voter
(www.conservative-spirit.org freeper site)
To: msmagoo
The reports of an employee betting poll on Terri's life
This reminds me of the corrupt Roman soldiers gambling for the wardrobe of Christ at the foot of the cross.
Ironically this "betting poll" could work to Terri's advantage. I suspect that the odds were running 10-1 against Terri in that "poll."
45
posted on
01/05/2004 4:52:53 PM PST
by
Theodore R.
(When will they ever learn?)
To: dandelion
A lot of attorneys have worked at Fowler White. They're pretty huge. I doubt if it's like Hillary and the Rose Law Firm. I worked in their office space for a sole proprietor. Fowler White's not a problem.
Her husband is not a problem. Any appeal could go to another court of appeal or hubby could recuse himself.
Khouzam had a Catholic upbringing which may have been mentioned previously but worth repeating.
46
posted on
01/05/2004 4:52:56 PM PST
by
floriduh voter
(www.conservative-spirit.org freeper site)
To: nickcarraway; floriduh voter
I am interested in the story about county employees betting on the case. Has anyone seen this stpry before. I wonder where it comes from?
Maybe floriduh voter knows?
To: a5478
Jeb's counsel can do Motions that a new Judge could entertain. It's a whole new ballgame if Nelly K. takes over.
48
posted on
01/05/2004 4:54:44 PM PST
by
floriduh voter
(www.conservative-spirit.org freeper site)
To: nickcarraway
It's breaking local through the grapevine re: courthouse employees. It's been sent to Governor Bush for his perusal.
49
posted on
01/05/2004 4:57:49 PM PST
by
floriduh voter
(www.conservative-spirit.org freeper site)
To: Federalist 78
see 49.
50
posted on
01/05/2004 4:59:21 PM PST
by
floriduh voter
(www.conservative-spirit.org freeper site)
To: floriduh voter
It is likely that her husband has already voted against Terri on the appeals court, but we have no way to quickly check that point.
51
posted on
01/05/2004 5:01:11 PM PST
by
Theodore R.
(When will they ever learn?)
To: Theodore R.
J. Altenbern in the 2nd DCA is the one who voted against Terri, twice by my count. Only one appeals judge decides the other 2 in this case do not read the appeal memorandums.
52
posted on
01/05/2004 5:06:41 PM PST
by
floriduh voter
(www.conservative-spirit.org freeper site)
To: Theodore R.
Remember, George J. Felos has often noted that EVERY FL judge who has "heard" the case has voted against Terri. Of course, Felos says that they have really voted "for" Terri by allowing her starvation/dehydration in the name of "privacy."
53
posted on
01/05/2004 5:06:52 PM PST
by
Theodore R.
(When will they ever learn?)
To: floriduh voter
Thanks. It's important this story come out.
54
posted on
01/05/2004 5:13:12 PM PST
by
nickcarraway
(www.terrisfight.org)
To: floriduh voter
Thank you! That makes a big difference for me - and it makes an even bigger difference hearing it from you ;)
To: floriduh voter
Thanks for that info. Any idea when the next scheduled hearing in Schiavo vs. Bush will be? Before Christmas, Baird said he was "ready to rule" as soon as the appeals court ruled on Bush's appeals. (Bush appealed on proper venue, Baird's bias and right to conduct depositions, if I recall correctly.)
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posted on
01/05/2004 5:19:20 PM PST
by
msmagoo
(Bring Terri home to her family in 2004)
To: cpforlife.org
I just pray this judge will allow ALL the evidence the Schivo's attempted to present (and were denied by Baird)then judge the case on its merits, and not just back up another judges' decision as so many do!
57
posted on
01/05/2004 5:26:16 PM PST
by
Budge
( <>< .)
To: nickcarraway
Very good news....thanks be to God!
58
posted on
01/05/2004 5:41:46 PM PST
by
JulieRNR21
(One good term deserves another! Take W-04....Across America!)
To: cpforlife.org
Please add me to your list.
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posted on
01/05/2004 6:02:29 PM PST
by
Krodg
To: msmagoo
Heavenly Father, we return to give You thanks that nothing is outside Your control ... that the truth of Your Word is found even in things that are confusing ... all things work together for good for those who love the Lord, who are the called according to his purpose (Romans 8:28).
We thank You that we have been called to Terri's side to do those things You have put before us. Your hand is at work in the midst of the controversy of judicial control over Terri's case. We praise You, O Lord, that this mother's child will go before the ones of Your choosing, until such time as she has been rendered justice. Thank You that You are exposing the horrific sport of gambling on the life of this innocent woman. Turn this court inside out, Merciful Father, as You overturned the tables of the money changers, for life is priceless and precious and belongs to You, Creator God, and no one else.
We bow before You in praise and adoration, that all of Heaven looks upon the struggle over the life of this woman. May we soon rejoice that she has been rescued from the pit of hell and set free before her family, in the Name of Jesus, I pray, Amen ...
60
posted on
01/05/2004 6:38:31 PM PST
by
Pegita
('Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, just to take Him at His Word ...)
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