Fresno, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A California court is scheduled to hold a hearing today in a case of a disabled woman like Terri Schiavo who has been deprived of food and water for nine days. Janet Rivera lost her right to food and water on July 14 when a court-appointed guardian removed her feeding tube despite her family's wishes.
Rivera, 46, had a heart attack on February 2006 and she never regained consciousness. She has been on life support for two years
Jesus Rivera, her husband, had been his wife's conservator until June 17, when he was replaced for unknown reasons by David Hadden, the Fresno County coroner....
Woman Like Terri Schiavo Denied Food, Water for Nine Days; Hearing Today
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"We will not be silent. We are your bad conscience. The White Rose will give you no rest."
A Fresno County Superior Court judge issued a temporary ruling this afternoon placing a Sanger woman back on life support. Judge Debra Kazanjian will hear evidence next week about Janet Rivera's condition before a decision on long-term care is made.....
Judge: Put Sanger woman back on life support
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