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CaveMum · 13/07/2017 15:58
Continuation of the discussion.
It looks highly unlikely that there will be a verdict today as GOSH have not yet been able to put their case across. The Gard family had their position heard this morning and currently an expert witness from the US is being questioned via video link.
Minkyfluffster · 13/07/2017 16:05
the 90 day life expectancy for an emergency FDA is an interesting point. Is the expert saying that they deem Charlie to be terminal and less than 3 months? because that contradicts the treatment plan, where they are suggesting a 3 month treatment plan (90 days).
HouseOfMouse · 13/07/2017 16:06
"Judge asks if he suspended the case for a few days so that the witness could come and visit Charlie, would he? Yes, he says hesitantly"
Slightly different tweet from SkyFixer. I suggest the judge has put the witness on the spot. He has given all this "evidence" without seeing Charlie, after all.
Edsheeranalbumparty · 13/07/2017 16:08
Charlie is never going to get better. He will never be that boy riding a bike, starting school, opening presents at Christmas. That is what Connie and Chris must have been hoping for, no parent would want their child to be in Charlie's state indefinitely would they?
And as someone before said, what if the treatment works to a degree that he is still blind, deaf, paralysed and can't communicate but doesn't necessarily need a ventilator so even that ceases to be an option and he is stuck like that until he dies?
His body is fighting to die. This fucking nonsense needs to stop right now.
FlyingElbows · 13/07/2017 16:10
I suspect the judge raised the issue to get the expert to, as it were, "put his money where his mouth is". Expert comes here and actually sees the child and after that will be expected to give evidence in court. I should imagine the time frame for doing so will be short. The judge is covering all potential bases.
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