Terri Schiavo's Family Files Contempt Motion to Obtain Terri's Medical Info

LifeNews Online ^ | 02-25-04 | Steven Ertelt

[phenn]

Clearwater, FL (LifeNews.com) -- The family of Terri Schiavo, on Tuesday, filed a contempt of court motion against Terri's estranged husband Michael. They say he is once again withholding information from them concerning Terri's medical condition, in violation of a 1996 court order.

Last week, Terri began vomiting and Terri's parents, Bob and Mary Schindler, asked nursing and hospice staff what had caused it and what measures were being taken to treat Terri.

Terri is currently living at Park Place Assisted Living Facility in Clearwater, Florida, and staff at the facility told the Schindlers that they were under orders from Michael's attorneys not to divulge any information.

That prompted family attorney Pat Anderson to file a contempt of court motion against Michael.

A 1996 judicial mandate by the Pinellas County Circuit Court requires Michael to provide Terri's family with current information concerning her medical condition and treatment.

"Michael Schiavo's flagrant violation of the simple and understandable terms of the 1996 order is deliberate and contumacious," the motion says. "Its harm to the Schindlers is continuing in nature, but they are not the only ones harmed."

The motion says the Schindlers are concerned for their daughter because the vomiting "could result in aspirational pneumonia, a life-threating condition for a patient such as Terri, especially if left untreated."

Mary Schindler said she is worried that the positioning of Terri's body during the tube feedings is a possible cause for the vomiting.

The 1996 court order required Michael to notify any future nursing home that provides care or medical services to Terri "that he has no objections to the nursing home discussing [Terri's] medical condition with Robert Schindler or Mary Schindler."

The order also required Michael to provide the Schindlers with any neurological reports and to inform them of any "significant changes" in Terri's medical condition.

Additionally, a court order in September of 2003 directed Michael to provide a discharge summary from Morton Plant Hospital to Terri's parents. He has yet to comply.

Related web sites: Contempt motion - http://www.zimp.org/documents/022404contempt.pdf

Court order requiring Michael to provide medical info - http://www.zimp.org/documents/1996%20Court%20Order.pdf

[Ohioan from Florida]

Thanks for the ping! Argghh! I am so tired of the dishonorable Judge Greer giving Michael so much latitude! I pray that something good really comes out of this for Terri and her family. If Michael would give the Schindlers access to the info, that would be one thing. However, it always seems that Michael holds all the cards. IMO, the Schindlers must be a very blessed family. I don't know how they've managed to deal with this all of these years! Michael is totally spiteful and unrepentant. If he would just give in to common decency, none of this would have had to go on for this long. How could anyone possibly be this cruel?

[pollywog]

What????? This is UNREAL!!!!!!!!!!!

[Future Useless Eater]

>>"POSTPONEMENT OF CONTEMPT HEARING UNTIL END OF MARCH

there wasn't a hearing today, so I wonder how this could have happened? Possibilities come to mind...

• Someone (Felos) is having ex parte communications with Judge Greer?
• Michael and or hospice staff at the nursing home believes they can still kill Terri in the next 4 weeks?
• Felos thinks he'll get a big break in the constitutionality question by month's end, and can therefore deep-six this whole issue?
• Bushnell knows they could lose and set a bad precedent, so would rather 'fix' the issue before being held in contempt?
• Someone 'else' is pulling Greer's strings (Demers, Baird, Barbara Sheen Todd, Hemlock Society, etc.?

[Future Useless Eater]

(postponement) post 43... The answer could be "ALL OF THE ABOVE"

[Just mythoughts]

How long will it take for a decision? This gal is one remarkable gal to hang on for so long.

This is worse than torture.

[lonevoice]

Thanks for the ping, FL engineer.

How long, O Lord?

[He Rides A White Horse]

"Michael Schiavo's flagrant violation of the simple and understandable terms of the 1996 order is deliberate and contumacious," the motion says. "Its harm to the Schindlers is continuing in nature, but they are not the only ones harmed."

Schiavo seems to want Terri dead at all costs, and as fast as possible.

Personally, I think the circumstances leading to her present condition need to be reopened and reexamined.

[gooleyman]

Judge Greer scolded Attorney Swope for asking for continuance or rescheduling without offering Ms. Anderson alternatives. After doing that, he proceeded to reschedule the contempt hearing until Friday, March 5, 2004 at 9.30 am.

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I'll just bet that sent shivers down the spine of the HINO's Attorneys. What good did scolding them do when he went ahead and gave them what they wanted anyway. Just a show, that's all.

[He Rides A White Horse]

Something about this whole thing is leaving a very bad taste. It makes me think of Solomon's decision.........

Schiavo: Go on, cut the child in half; I'll take half, and the Schindlers get half. Sounds fair.

Schindlers: We'll take care of her, we want to assume all responsibility for this. She's our daughter, and we love her.

Perhaps a little different from the Biblical story, but same theme. I wouldn't care to use the sword on Terri as Schiavo seems to want. I don't buy his, "It was Terri's wish, she told me so" (yet nobody else can verify this).

Normally, I'm a non-prying person, but I think the relationship between the Schiavos needs careful examination. Something is amiss.

[Future Useless Eater]

Office / Elected Official
District & Office Information
Level: State
Type: Sixth Judicial Circuit Court

Office: Judge of the Circuit Court Group 18
Term Length: 6 years

Next Election: 11/02/04
Precincts: Click here to view list.
Elected Official
Name: George W. GREER
Eligiable for Reelection: Yes

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Let's not forget THIS is Judge Greer's ELECTION YEAR!
Also remember, that Greer will be needing re-election campaign cash, AND Greer has all spending approval AUTHORITY from Terri's rehabilitation funds! Hey... Didn't a big chunk of money disappear from Terri's fund about six years ago, the LAST TIME Greer needed to campaign?

Attention Governor Bush: please audit this account!

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I've got some other things to post about Greer, under the "know your adversary" category and will probably add them here, later... but in the meantime, maybe checkout this excellent Ethan Allen post from the wayback machine...

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"Does Florida have a provision for recall of a judge?"

FIRST OF ALL, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT GEORGE GREER IS NOT LEGALLY A JUDGE:

"Judge George Greer may not legally be a Judge in his current capacity "Also, Judge Greer did not qualify to be on the 1998 ballot because he did not "qualify" in the statutorily-prescribed 5 day period. Nor did he file his FS876.05 Oath to the Laws and Constitution according to its nonexistence [based on] the records of where it should have been filed." 239 posted on 10/19/2003 6:22 PM EDT by pc93 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1004420/posts?q=1&&page=51

IT MAY BE POSSIBLE FOR THE GOVERNOR TO REMOVE HIM...
(there is MUCH more on this other thread)

[Ohioan from Florida]

You make some good points in your post. I don't trust Greer (or Michael or Felos and gang for that matter). Pinging NicMarlo to see if she can shed any light on how this could happen before tomorrow's scheduled hearing. Is this a normal procedure? Rescheduling the hearing before going into court at the specified time?

[syriacus]

Amen.

[sfRummygirl]

He (God) must have some more people to be witnessed or something. Terri is being upheld by him. I swear there is a reason for all this.

[Future Useless Eater]

From clwbar.org, March 1998
excerpts for educational and discussion purposes...
{annotations in green} hilights in red.
(this was written at the start of Judge Greer's LAST campaign season)

Judicial Spotlight

Honorable{?} George W. Greer

Judge Greer was elected to the circuit bench in 1992. As most of you know, the Judge is no stranger to politics. As early as 1972, he began working in judicial campaigns{so he's an experienced campaigner} for Judges Phillip Federico, Grable Stoutamire and Burton Easton. In 1973, the Judge was hired to help create a city charter for the Town of Largo.

After serving on the Board of Adjustment from 1979 to 1984, the Judge decided to run for county commissioner. Naturally, the Judge was the victor. As commissioner, he backed the Pinellas Trail, Penny for Pinellas sales tax{tax increaser} and a redesign of the widening of the Courtney Campbell Parkway.

The Judge has been referred to as a hands-on everyday politician{disgusting meddler?}. Some say that his political prowess was such that when a prospective opponent learned that the Judge was the opposition, the opponent sought another seat.{sounds like a ruthless dirty-pool politician} This was evident in 1992 when the Judge won his seat on the bench without opposition.

In January 1993, Judge Greer was assigned to the Juvenile Division. He was reassigned to the Probate, Guardianship and Trust Division in August 1994. In January of this year he was assigned to the Family Law Division. Judge Greer is experiencing a strong learning curve and is eager to mention that the lawyers have been especially kind to him. He reads everything he can find on family law and talks with other judges and lawyers {I hope NOT on active cases!}. In February, he completed the Family Law Certification Review Course. The Judge brings a special talent to the bench, having been a custodial and a non-custodial parent. He understands the significance of the decisions that he makes. Judge Greer decided back in the early 1970s that he wanted to be a judge {God?}. He considers presiding on the bench to be the ultimate achievement in the legal profession. {HA HA!} The Clearwater Bar Association considers the Judge to be the consummate professional {barf alert}.

In late January, the Clearwater Bar Association judicial poll was released. The Judge ranked number four in the overall score {election year drivel}. He ranked in the top five for legal knowledge and legal ability, impartiality and freedom from bias {huh??}, demeanor, courtesy, judicial temperament and diligence. Although the Judge was born in Brooklyn, NY, he grew up in Dunedin. He graduated from Clearwater High School, St. Petersburg Junior College, Florida State University and received his J.D. from the University of Florida. His first position after graduation was with Wolfe, Bonner & Hogan. From 1969 until 1992, he was a sole practitioner. {isn't that a conflict of interest to actively practice law AND be a paid county commissioner at the same time?}

On a more personal note, the Judge is married to Patricia Greer and is the proud father of twin sons, Jeffery and Jason. Jeffery resides in St. Louis, MO, and Jason resides in Mobile, AL. Both sons miss dad and the great Florida climate. The Judge's parents both passed on in 1991 {IF HE had to pull their plugs, then he should recuse himself on these cases}. The Judge has one sister, Margaret, who he speaks of with deep love and admiration. Margaret and her husband reside in Denver, CO. The Judge frequently can be found on the slopes near Denver. He also enjoys running. Rumor has it, he was quite a basketball player in his more youthful days. The 6th Circuit is especially fortunate to have Judge Greer. His wonderful demeanor coupled with his legal acumen and life experiences are qualities necessary to handle tough legal matters.

[sfRummygirl]

Just a note to all Terri supporters...Robert Drobot going in to surgery tomorrow am. Here's the thread title:"Please pray, Robert Drobot is going into surgery tomorrow"

(I'm ashamed to say I never learned to link!)

[syriacus]

http://216.239.39.104/search?q=cache:kTWOHWPh25cJ:www.irnnews.com/news.asp%3Faction%3Ddetail%26article%3D211+florida+statute+798&hl=en&ie=UTF-8

According to deposition testimony, Schiavo lives with his "girlfriend" – the mother of his child. The petition asserts this violates Florida Statute 798, which makes living in open adultery a misdemeanor, and proscribes lewd and lascivious cohabitation.

Under Florida Statute 744.474, a guardian found guilty, regardless of adjudication, to any offense prohibited under Florida Statute 435.03, which includes lewd and lascivious behavior, should be removed.

Shouldn't Michael be kept away from Jodi's children, as well as Terri, if he is engaging in lewd and lascivious behavior?

[syriacus]

Link to Prayer thread for Robert Drobot---Please pray, Robert Drobot is going into surgery tomorrow

[sfRummygirl]

Oh, thank you. I HAVE to learn this!

[krunkygirl]

bttt and save for reading

[Future Useless Eater]

>>Schiavo lives with his "girlfriend" – the mother of his child.

this from:
http://www.highway2health.net/schiavo_bottom.htm
A Bucks County, Pennsylvania newspaper on July 2, 1997,
reported Michael's mother's death, "survived by Michael and fiancee' Jodi" Centonze.
There's no mention of his WIFE Terri. Was his mother's
death hastened too?

(short answer: most likely! Michael's mother died when her
son Michael had her feeding tube removed. Shortly before
that 'illness' Michael's mother had argued that it was
NOT Terri's WISH to die rather than have a feeding tube)

...Sooooo JODI has been a FIANCEE since at least July 1997.

Its funny, how does one ask a woman to marry you, while
still being married to another woman, and a court has
already judged the wife has a life expectancy of 45 MORE years,
and yet have NO INTENTION of EVER getting a divorce?