Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Victim's family fights to change law regarding end-of-life decisions

Victim's family fights to change law regarding end-of-life decisions | Sandusky Register: Three days after a brutal attack left Maria Vera with severe brain damage, about two dozen of her relatives gathered in the hospital to say their goodbyes. They knew the once-vibrant 22-year-old would never recover, but they felt a sense of comfort knowing her organs could potentially save others.

But Maria's husband, Jeremy Gallant -- accused of attacking her -- was still considered her legal guardian and had the final say in whether to remove her from life support. Doing so would almost certainly mean Gallant would face murder charges.

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