Today in the Sixth Judicial Circuit, the Motion
dealing with contempt of court allegations against Michael Schiavo were not
heard. Instead, a petition from Mr. Schiavo's attorneys (Deborah Bushnell
and Scott Swope) for a continuance (or rescheduling) of the contempt hearing
was heard.
Mr. Schiavo's attorney asked the Judge George
Greer reschedule the contempt hearing to a time that would be convenient
for lead counsel, Deborah Bushnell. The attorney representing Terri Schiavo's
parents, Patricia Anderson, showed evidence to Judge Greer that she had made
several attempts to schedule a hearing at a time convenient to Ms. Bushnell.
Additionally, Ms. Anderson provided evidence that she offered three unique
hearing times and was told by Mr. Schiavo's attorneys that none were suitable.
Mr. Schiavo's attorneys did not offer any alternatives or suggested scheduling
times.
Judge Greer scolded Attorney Swope for asking
for continuance or rescheduling without offering Ms. Anderson alternatives.
After doing that, he proceeded to reschedule the contempt hearing until Friday,
March 5, 2004 at 9.30 am.
Mr. Schiavo's attorneys claim he is following
the directive of the 1996 court order that compels him to make changes in
Terri's condition known to her family. However, it was only on February 24,
2004 that he notified the nursing staff at Park Place Assisted Living Facility
in Clearwater that they may disclose any information to Terri's family.
As of this writing, Terri's parents and siblings
are still not receiving information regarding her physical and medical condition.
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Let us hold an
attitude
of gratitude and
appreciation
for all who
are
working
to save
precious
lives.
- Especially
Terri's. Thanks, to all of you - you are the greatest!
Dee
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