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)

[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.

[Former Dodger]

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?)

[MudSlide]

Promises - Promises

[Former Dodger]

Loony Liberal PING!

Good morning everybody!

[Puppage]

claims Ross' voluntary execution will set off suicided among other prison inmates

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

[3AngelaD]

What is not to like about this outcome?

[camle]

and this would be a problem ...why?

[Joe Boucher]

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

[trisham]

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...

[SavageRepublican]

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

[COBOL2Java]

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?

[Millee]

Textbook example of a win-win situation.

[Former Dodger]

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)

[Blood of Tyrants]

I say we give them all shaky stools and ropes.

[mikeus_maximus]

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

[Centurion2000]

good :)

[KosmicKitty]

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!

[ariamne]

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!

[rabidralph]

My dog once had shaky stools and ropes.

[Brilliant]

Sounds good to me.

[mlmr]

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