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Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- Jesse Ramirez was badly injured in an automobile accident in May 2007 and nearly became a victim of euthanasia when his wife made the decision to have his feeding tube removed. Now, Ramirez has recovered to the point that he is enjoying life and waking and running.
Ramirez suffered traumatic brain injury in the accident and had been in a minimally conscious state for just over a week when doctors told his family he may never recover.
A legal battle ensued over the man's life and he almost became a victim of euthanasia in the same way Terri Schiavo was starved and dehydrated to death.
Last June, Ramirez woke up from the coma and appeared to be on the road to recovery................
Comatose Man Jesse Ramirez Almost Euthanasia Victim, Now Enjoys Life
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Also Wednesday, the Legislature settled on a proposal to curb child abuse, a legislative effort inspired by Haleigh Poutre and a spate of other troubling stories of children repeatedly tormented. A new child advocate, reporting directly to the governor, would have subpoena power, the penalties for not reporting child abuse would grow stiffer, and those required to relay information about such abuse would have to undergo training to recognize symptoms..........
The week... in state government
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