A federal judge has denied the Schindler's motion for a stay while he reviews their lawsuit as we move in to the 7th day Terri has been without any food or water. In his opinion Judge Whittemore stated that the Schindlers have shown irreparable harm will occur if a temporary restraining order protecting Terry is not issued. He also wrote that the Schindler's must establish a substantial likelihood of success on the merits of the claim. "On careful consideration of each count, the Court concludes that the Plantiffs have not shown a substantial case on the merits." That brief can be read here in PDF format.

Right now Governer Bush has the ability to intervene without any rulings from the court. In 2 legal memo's sent to the Governer back in October 2003 from the Thomas Moore Law Center out of Ann Arbor Michigan, the center cites several facts suggesting Terri is the victim of domestic abuse and neglect and may be victim of domestic violence. They point out that the Florida Department of Children and Family Services have the authority to enter the facility where Terri is currently living and remove her if they believe that medical care is necessary to avoid death or serious injury.

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