PLEASE don't tell me that this appellate court ruling, as well as the Fed. judge ruling could depend on a "goof" that the Schindler's lawyer made?
Tell me that it is not possible that Terri will die, because the lawyer either forgot or didn't know to approach the hearing different, being a "de novo" thingy...
The fact they are taking so long suggests to me that the 11th is going to not going to get involved.
We should all remember:
-The Congressional legislation was only to get them a chance at the federal courts. That much has been accomplished.
-There was never a guarantee of success.
-The standard for a temporary injuction has always been substantial likelyhood of success.
-There is still the issue of scheduling the full de novo hearing at the trial court level. (is anyone thinking about that?)
-There is no reason any of this has been in vain. Congressional hearings will be had. Laws will be changed and made. (I would like to see the state court standard raised to "beyond a reasonable doubt".)
IMO, if terri is given another chance they MUST get a new lawyer. This man ay stay, but clearly experience and name recoginition will carry more weight. Other groups would glad fund the expense for them if needed.