Contact: Gloria Allred, 323-653-6530
Los Angeles, California /Christian
Wire Service/ - Statement from today's press conference with
Robert Herring, Sr. and his attorney, Gloria Allred:
Statement from Gloria Allred, Attorney-at-Law, Representing
Robert Herring, Sr.:
We are here today to announce that our client, Robert Herring, Sr.,
is making an offer to Terri Schiavo's husband, Michael Schiavo, which
could save Terri's life.
Terri Schiavo is currently in a coma [false] in Florida. Michael
Schiavo has asked the court for permission to disconnect her feeding
tube, which would result in her death. Terri's parents, Bob and Mary
Schiavo, have opposed the request. After a long court battle the court
has set March 18, 2005, for the removal of Terri's feeding tube.
It now appears that the court process is ending, and that the
legislative process has failed to stop the removal of the feeding
tube.
This situation has deeply moved and distressed our client Mr. Herring,
who has been observing the case in the media, as millions of others
have for about a year.
Mr. Herring is a successful, socially responsible entrepreneur who
spent more than 30 years in the electronics industry as the founder
and owner of HERCO Technology. In 2000, Mr. Herring sold HERCO
Technology to a New York Stock Exchange listed firm.
In 2003, Mr. Herring founded WEALTHTV, a lifestyle and entertainment
television channel. He is a supporter of and a believer in stem cell
research and the medical breakthrough that are occurring in this area.
He is married with 5 children and 19 grandchildren and lives in the
San Diego area.
He recognizes that unless something is done immediately, Terri Schiavo
is not likely to survive very long after March 18th. Knowing that time
is of the essence and realizing that he is fortunate enough to be able
to help, he has decided to take action.
He contacted me and retained my law firm to convey the following offer
to Terri's husband.
If Mike Schiavo agrees to transfer the legal right to decide all of
Terri's current and future medical decisions
to Terri's parents, then Mr. Herring will pay Mr. Schiavo the amount
of 1 million dollars (subject to court approval of Terri's parents as
her conservators or guardians).
The million dollars was deposited into my law firm's client trust
account yesterday and this morning we communicated this million-dollar
offer in writing to Mr. Schiavo's attorney.
This offer will remain open until Monday, March 14, 2005 at 5:00 p.m.
Mr. Herring thinks there might be hope for Terri Schiavo and
wonders why there is a rush to death, especially in view of the
advances being made in medical research. He feels that he couldn't
live with himself if he didn't make this offer and he sincerely hopes
that it will be accepted.
We commend Mr. Herring on his creative and decisive attempt to
peacefully resolve this legal dispute over Terri.
We look forward to Mr. Schiavo's response.
Click here to see the
letter of confirmation of the $1M deposit from the National Bank of
California
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Statement from Robert Herring, Sr.:
I became interested in the Terri Schiavo story some two years ago, and
have followed the ups and downs in this tragic situation closely.
After viewing video of Terri on television, I came to the belief that
there was hope for her. As events have proceeded in the legal battle,
it became clear to me that if something was not done for Terri, that
all hope for her would be lost.
It was at this point that I decided to take action to try and bring a
positive resolution to a very distressing situation. I therefore have
made an offer to Terri's husband in the amount of $1,000,000 to
relinquish his custodial rights to Terri's parents in an effort to
keep the hope for Terri alive.
I believe very strongly that there are medical advances happening
around the globe that very shortly could have a positive impact on
Terri's condition. I have seen miraculous recoveries occur through the
use of stem cells in patients suffering a variety of conditions.
I decided to contact Gloria Allred to assist me in keeping this hope
for Terri alive due to her long history of protecting and being an
advocate for those in need of help. I believe that by making this
public offer it will encourage people around Mr. Michael Schiavo to
help him with a decision that will be most beneficial to Terri. This
is a decision that must be made immediately to keep Terri alive.
I have had no contact or association with either Mr. Michael Schiavo
or Terri's parents or family. I am a neutral party as it relates
to any dispute between them. I am not a medical expert, and do not
have opinions on her specific condition. I am however aware that her
condition, and potential for recovery is in dispute amongst learned
medical professionals.
I am not affiliated or associated with any cause or organization. I am
a private individual who is looking to bring hope to Terri's family.
It appears that the court battles may be coming to an end. With a date
of March 18th quickly approaching, and no other viable hope for Terri
to be able to keep her feeding tube, I felt compelled to act.
Robert Herring
March 10, 2005