Schiavo’s Chances Not Looking Good
The judge in the Schiavo case has expressed skepticism about the parents’ chance of prevailing:
The judge assigned to the case, James Whittemore, expressed skepticism about the Schindlers’ lawsuit. “I think you’d be hard-pressed to convince me that you have a substantial likelihood” of success, he said, declining to give an immediate order to restore the feeding tube.
That doesn’t bode well for the chances of his issuing any sort of timely injunction, which means Schiavo could well starve to death before the court issues its ruling.
UPDATE: The denial is being appealed.
I found that “hard-pressed” argument a bit odd. It sounded as though the judge pretty much made up his mind how this was supposed to go before he heard any of the evidence he’s supposedly reviewing de novo.
Xrlq (c51d0d) — 3/22/2005 @ 7:16 amNifty Last Request
BIG DOG's WEBLOG (ce71de) — 3/22/2005 @ 6:05 pmAll this talk about Terri Schiavo has highlighted the importance of people having their last requests known so that informed decisions can be made with regard to their health care. I have said a number of times that it is important for people to have …
Denial of en banc review, 10-2.
The left’s favorite 11th Circuit whipping boy and claimed judicial activist, Judge Pryor, voted against en banc review.
The Angry Clam (c96486) — 3/23/2005 @ 1:33 pm