Well, apparently the judge believed she said it.
Do a little more digging on this story, and I think you'll be surprised. The judge has outrageously ruled for the HINO every single time and either refuses to allow or scoffingly dismisses the multitude of testimony to the contrary. He dismissed testimony from Terri's own friends about what Terri said to them, because it contradicted what Michael said. He will not allow video or pictures to be taken of Terri, because they prove she is not in a coma. He will not allow food or water to be put near her mouth, because she might consume them. He is E-V-I-L.