The Schindlers, on the other hand, say the confrontation was a wee bit different. When Michael was awarded the cash in January 1993, he had not spent a nickel on Terri by February, and Mr. Schindler approached him. Now that he had the money, he argued, Michael should be getting Terri some rehab and treatment. Instead, Michael signed DNR papers for Terri and forbade the hospital to do any form of therapy. This, the Schindlers say, is what the argument over money was about.
I leave the version you choose to believe to your own judgment.
I heard one of Michael's brothers say on Fox tonight that MS spent part if not all of the $300K on his nursing education.