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Immediate visitation
June 4, 2004
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Terri's Foundation
Today, Sixth Circuit Judge George W. Greer has ruled that Terri
Schiavo's visitation rights should be restored. In his 5 page ruling,
Greer states that a 'thorough, complete and competent' investigation
by the Clearwater Police Department was conclusive that no 'evidence
of anything approaching criminal conduct' existed.
You will recall that a press release, issued by attorney George Felos, laid allegations against Terri Schiavo's parents of inflicting puncture wounds on her arms and that she was found disheveled immediately following a visit from her parents on March 29, 2004. An exhaustive inquiry and investigation by the Clearwater Police Department was concluded on May 14, 2004 and an official press release was issued that stated the Department's position that no criminal activity had taken place. However, Michael Schiavo continued to bar Terri's visitors and, therefore, a hearing on the matter took place on May 26, 2004. During that hearing to restore visitation, testimony was given by three Hospice nurses who had also given interviews with the Clearwater Police Department. We would encourage you to compare their statements to the police with their testimony. We at the Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation savor this recent and substantial victory for Terri as she has so very few in the courts. Under Florida Statute 744.3215, paragraph (M), Terri retains the right 'To receive visitors and communicate with others'. This is a retained right that no guardian may take away without prior court approval. It was appropriate and necessary for the court to restore this retained right to Terri in light of the fact that no evidence exists to warrant its restriction. Terri's family is delighted to know that they may again spend time with their beloved daughter/sister. We at Terri's foundation are also relieved to know that one of Terri's retained rights has been restored, but we are likewise dismayed that many other retained rights are being studiously stripped from her. For more information, please visit www.terrisfight.org or email us: subscribe@terrisfight.org The Terri Schindler-Schiavo Foundation Related Documents and Articles: Florida Supreme Court to Hear Terri Schiavo Case - http://www.lifesite.net/ldn/2004/jun/04060407.html Greer's
Order - http://zimp.org/documents/Order%20Visitation%20and%20Rights060404.pdf schiavo0514.htm http://www.flsenate.gov/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL =Ch0744/SEC3215.HTM&Title=-%3E2003-%3ECh0744-%3ESection%203215
Family of brain-damaged Florida woman allowed visits
June 4, 2004
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