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Lawyer claims Ross execution could prompt inmate suicides (BARF ALERT)
ABC 6 News, SE Massachusetts and Rhode Island ^ | May 11, 2005 | Channel 6 news (MA & RI)

Posted on 05/12/2005 6:38:24 AM PDT by Former Dodger

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (AP) May 11,2005

A lawsuit aimed at blocking the Friday morning execution of serial killer Michael Ross has been filed in Bridgeport federal court.

The lawsuit, filed on behalf of an inmate in the state prison in Newtown, claims Ross' voluntary execution will set off suicided among other prison inmates.

The lawsuit, filed by attorney Antonio Ponvert (PAHN'-vehr), claims Ross' execution is like to cause what is known as "suicide contagion" among suicide prone state prison inmates.

The lawsuit was filed on behalf of a state prison inmate, Duane Ziemba, who is imprisoned at the Garner Correctional center.

Ponvert is asking the federal court to issue a restraining order as well as a permanent injunction against the Ross execution.


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; Extended News; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: deathpenalty; michaelross; murderer; ross; serialkiller; whatsthedownside
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This was a difficult link to find, I read it in the NY Post(print edition, page 18) today and spent nearly an hour searching for this link.

These lawyers have absolutely NO shame and will do ANYTHING for publicity and to "protect the rights" of dirtbags like Ross.

Here are some Free Republic links to the background stories: ROSS

Is Liberalism a disease, a mental disorder or a cult? (All 3?)

1 posted on 05/12/2005 6:38:25 AM PDT by Former Dodger
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To: Former Dodger

Promises - Promises


2 posted on 05/12/2005 6:40:07 AM PDT by MudSlide
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To: broadsword; Fred Nerks; jan in Colorado; ariamne; yer gonna put yer eye out; appalachian_dweller; ..
Loony Liberal PING!

Good morning everybody!

3 posted on 05/12/2005 6:40:30 AM PDT by Former Dodger ( "Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." --Einstein)
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claims Ross' voluntary execution will set off suicided among other prison inmates

Which will save the state of CT HOW much in taxes???

4 posted on 05/12/2005 6:41:49 AM PDT by Puppage (You may disagree with what I have to say, but I shall defend to your death my right to say it.)
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To: Former Dodger

What is not to like about this outcome?


5 posted on 05/12/2005 6:42:33 AM PDT by 3AngelaD
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To: Former Dodger

and this would be a problem ...why?


6 posted on 05/12/2005 6:42:59 AM PDT by camle (keep your mind open and somebody will fill it full of something for you.)
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To: Former Dodger

willing to donate a box of rusty straight razors to help the cause.


7 posted on 05/12/2005 6:42:59 AM PDT by Joe Boucher (an enemy of islam)
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To: Former Dodger
Is Liberalism a disease, a mental disorder or a cult?

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I'd say it's a mental disorder. Or a cult.

It sometimes behaves like a disease...

8 posted on 05/12/2005 6:43:07 AM PDT by trisham ("Live Free or Die," General John Stark, July 31, 1809)
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To: Former Dodger

Good... why should the taxpayers hafta support these stupid inmates? Let 'em all commit suicide...gawd will know 'is own!


9 posted on 05/12/2005 6:43:34 AM PDT by SavageRepublican (TOP FUEL ROCKS!!!!! See you in Topeka, Memorial Day weekend!!!!)
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The lawsuit, filed on behalf of an inmate in the state prison in Newtown, claims Ross' voluntary execution will set off suicided among other prison inmates.

This is a bad thing?

10 posted on 05/12/2005 6:43:51 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (If this isn't the End Times it certainly is a reasonable facsimile...)
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To: Former Dodger

Textbook example of a win-win situation.


11 posted on 05/12/2005 6:47:54 AM PDT by Millee
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Here's a link to a more detailed story:

Death watch Lawsuit claims Ross execution could cause 'suicide contagion' By Karen Ali (The News-Times 333 Main Street Danbury CT 06810)

12 posted on 05/12/2005 6:49:08 AM PDT by Former Dodger ( "Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." --Einstein)
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To: Former Dodger

I say we give them all shaky stools and ropes.


13 posted on 05/12/2005 6:49:33 AM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (G-d is not a Republican. But Satan is definitely a Democrat.)
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To: Former Dodger

And that's a bad thing because...?


14 posted on 05/12/2005 6:50:11 AM PDT by mikeus_maximus
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To: Former Dodger

good :)


15 posted on 05/12/2005 6:50:21 AM PDT by Centurion2000
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To: Former Dodger
The lawsuit, filed on behalf of an inmate in the state prison in Newtown, claims Ross' voluntary execution will set off suicided among other prison inmates.

They say this like it's a bad thing!

16 posted on 05/12/2005 6:50:44 AM PDT by KosmicKitty (Well... There you go again!)
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To: Former Dodger
Is Liberalism a disease, a mental disorder or a cult? (All 3?)

I used to be a liberal. It's a philosophy that follows a strict set of beliefs that must not be deviated from, or you are in danger of being called a racist or a fascist. You are brainwashed into believing that's the worst thing that can happen to you.

So, I'd say yes to mental disorder and cult! It's not a disease, because thank God its NOT contagious!

17 posted on 05/12/2005 6:50:48 AM PDT by ariamne (reformed liberal--Shieldmaiden of the Infidel)
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To: Blood of Tyrants

My dog once had shaky stools and ropes.


18 posted on 05/12/2005 6:52:23 AM PDT by rabidralph (My truck appreciates the rest of you driving fuel-efficient vehicles.)
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To: Former Dodger

Sounds good to me.


19 posted on 05/12/2005 6:56:23 AM PDT by Brilliant
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To: Former Dodger

and the problem with this is.......??


20 posted on 05/12/2005 6:57:59 AM PDT by mlmr (The Culture of Death will get a lot more deadly before it's done.)
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