In an interesting turn of events, Governor Bush has called for an investigation into the 911 call Michael Schiavo made on the morning of Terri's collapse:
In a letter faxed to Pinellas-Pasco County State Attorney Bernie McCabe, Bush said Michael Schiavo testified in a 1992 medical malpractice trial that he found his wife collapsed at 5 a.m., and he said in a 2003 television interview that he found her about 4:30 a.m. He called 911 at 5:40 a.m.
"Between 40 and 70 minutes elapsed before the call was made, and I am aware of no explanation for the delay," Bush wrote. "In light of this new information, I urge you to take a fresh look at this case without any preconceptions as to the outcome."
We'll see how this shakes down.
UPDATE:
Pinellas-Pasco County State Attorney Bernie McCabe has agreed to the governor's request.
I heart Jeb! I heart Dubya! I heart Jeb! I heart Dubya!
Posted by: Aida at June 17, 2005 04:05 PMI am reminded of the end stage of McCarthyism -- "Have you no shame?" Absolutely despicable behavior.
Posted by: Misanthropyst at June 17, 2005 07:55 PMMight that possibly be just a little bit of an exaggeration?
I don't think even his political enemies describe him as having a vicious character.
Besides, he just asks. It's the prosecutor who decides if it's a valid question or not.
Might that possibly be just a little bit of an exaggeration?
Like "Nobody smirk anymore at the notion of Eskimos putting old people out on ice floes, Greeks exposing deformed or unwanted babies on hillsides, or Romans tossing infants onto dungheaps -- our thin veneer of civilization has worn through."
C'mon.
Stick to the post, Bill.
Posted by: Donnah at June 17, 2005 11:22 PMYeah, Bill, stick to the subject!
Posted by: -S- at June 18, 2005 02:06 PM