DCF: Prepared to Make Their Case

Florida Department of Children and Families attorneys were scheduled for a hearing with Judge Greer regarding an investigation of allegations against Michael Schiaveo for possible abuse, neglect and/or exploitation. When the hearing scheduled for 1:30 pm today began, DCF attorneys announced that were prepared to make their case. Attorney George Felos, representing Michael Schiavo, immediately objected. According to sources close to the case, Judge Greer cleared the courtroom save one camera.

As reported by The Tampa Tribune, ``The allegations in the abuse reports go the the heart of whether abuse, neglect and/or exploitation has been perpetrated by the guardian such that any relief afforded by this court to this guardian prior to the conclusion of such investigation would be tragically misplaced,'' wrote DCF Adult Protective Services supervisor Michael Will.

Even more disturbing is the stubborn arrogance of Judge George Greer. He has denied motions filed by Schindler attorney David Gibbs to overturn his ruling in 2000 due to he MISTAKENLY assumed that Karen Ann Quinlan died in the mid-1970s, when Karen had actually lived on for 9 years later than Greer had believed. This type of evidence of judicial error would constitute a new trial in criminal courts. The error lies in testimony by a friend of Terri’s that shared how upset Terri was with Karen’s family when they had decided to remove Karen from life support. Terri’s friend also shared a quote from Terri; “Where there is life, there is hope.”

Judge Greer also denied motions to allow Terri to receive any new medical testing or food and water by traditional means.