Terri Schiavo: 15 years of questions and uncertainty
Terri Schiavo
In
February 1990, cardiac arrest deprived Terri Schiavo of oxygen
to her brain for five minutes - five minutes that have led
to years of emotional distress and legal battles.
There was initial hope for recovery, but there came a point at
which the views of Terri's future diverged. In 1998, her husband,
Michael Schiavo,
filed the first petition to remove Terri's feeding tube and allow
her to die. Since then, Terri's future has been fought over in
the courts until
a judge once again ordered the feeding tube removed Oct. 15,
2003. Legal avenues exhausted, Bob and Mary Schindler, Terri's
parents, turned to the
Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and then to the Florida legislature, which
passed a bill allowing the governor to order Terri Schiavo's
feeding tube be reinserted.
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Times columns April 3, 2005 Fault lines By ADAM C. SMITH The Schiavo case isn't a typical wedge issue.April 1, 2005 At painful road's end, may peace find them By HOWARD TROXLER The peace of death is bitter for the living. Some will say of Terri Schiavo that her suffering has ended now. But if the experts are to be believed, she did not suffer in the way that we use the word. For it is the mind and not the body that grasps the meaning of thirst, and hunger, and loneliness, and love.March 24, 2005 Schiavo column draws a passionate, record response By HOWARD TROXLER By my last count, 1,085 people had written e-mails in reply to Tuesday's column criticizing Congress for intervening in the Terri Schiavo case.February 24, 2005 Schiavo's life seems measured in delays By HOWARD TROXLER CLEARWATER - The logic of attorney David Gibbs III had a harsh truth to it: If Terri Schiavo is a vegetable, then what does she care if the judge takes more time?March 24, 2004 Schiavo column draws a passionate, record response By HOWARD TROXLER By my last count, 1,085 people had written e-mails in reply to Tuesday's column criticizing Congress for intervening in the Terri Schiavo case.February 20, 2004 The swarm that moved a legislature buzzes still By MARY JO MELONE Dennis Jones will not soon forget it. How could he?December 4, 2003 A wise voice pierces bitter chaos of the Schiavo case By MARY JO MELONE It is not usually Jay Wolfson's job to play Solomon. He is a professor of public health and medicine at USF as well as a lawyer who teaches at Stetson University College of Law.November 6, 2003 An insider shifts his stance on removing Schiavo's feeding tube By MARY JO MELONE On the crowded stage where the melodrama about Terri Schiavo is played, Richard Pearse Jr. had a smallish role.October 23, 2003 Schiavo's life confiscated by agendas of strangers By MARY JO MELONE What happened this week in Tallahassee was a breathtaking display of mob rule.October 22, 2003 Arrogant Legislature finally walks all over itself By HOWARD TROXLER Only now, after all these years of anguish, only after Terri Schiavo's feeding tube had been removed for almost a week ... October 21, 2003 Schooling the young in sadness of Schiavo By MARY JO MELONE There is no way around it.Other opinion Letters to the Editor (Oct. 23, 2003)
The lost lesson of Terri Schiavo In November 1992, a jury in Clearwater returned a verdict in favor of Terri and Michael Schiavo for more than $6.8-million.
How the story began Here are some highlights from the Times when the Terri Schiavo story came into focus.
Jan. 25, 2000 Deciding the fate of Terri When Michael Schiavo decided to take his comatose wife off life support, her parents saw things differently.
Jan. 28, 2000 Family says marriage unhappy before coma
As Terri Schiavo lay in a coma, her family and friends testified in court this week that she had grown frustrated with her husband in the months before her 1990 accident and considered divorce.
Jan. 30, 2000
Mary Jo Melone: The doubts shaping life, death decision
Terri Schiavo's story is terrible to contemplate. A family divided
It was Valentine's Day 1993, and Michael Schiavo planned on an evening of dinner and dancing with his in-laws.
Feb. 11, 2000 Motion seeks say in fate of woman A group of doctors, lawyers and other professionals want a judge to allow a 36-year-old St. Petersburg woman with brain damage to continue being fed through a tube despite her husband's request to let her die. Judge rejects intervention of group in Schiavo case Pinellas Circuit Judge George Greer will not allow a group of doctors, lawyers and other professionals to intervene in the case of a St. Petersburg woman with brain damage whose family is divided on whether to remove her feeding tube.
Feb. 12, 2000 Judge: Schiavo's life can end Her shocked parents plan to appeal the decision allowing the removal of her feeding tube. The judge, like her husband, says that is what she would have wanted.
July 19, 2006 Bush again in Schiavo dispute By LORRI HELFAND A state board says a Schiavo nurse violated confidentiality by giving TV interviews. The governor's attempt to save the nurse's license has raised questions of appropriateness. Go to
articleMarch 31, 2006 Schindlers pitch book, relaunch foundation By WES ALLISON The family of Terri Schiavo, a lone lawmaker at their side, hope to educate the public about end-of-life decisions. Go to
articleSerenity returns to hospice that housed Schiavo By ANNE LINDBERG PINELLAS PARK - Twittering birds and a gushing fountain are the only sounds that disturb the silence in the front parking lot of Hospice House Woodside. Go to
articleThey slipped away in Terri's shadow By LEONORA LAPETER The nation focused on Terri Schiavo on March 31, 2005. But around the bay area, other families suffered their own losses that day. Go to
articleMarch 27, 2006 Schiavo-inspired laws mostly fail By CHRIS TISCH As Terri Schiavo lay dying in a Pinellas Park hospice, many who wanted to keep her alive challenged lawmakers nationwide to change state laws to prevent a similar ordeal. Go to
articleSchiavos speak up about life after Terri By ANITA KUMAR The couple have stored the legal papers and photos, but a book tour, political group and even a ring Mike wore at his wedding recall her life. Go to
article'It's my turn' to tell story, Schiavo says of his book By ANITA KUMAR CLEARWATER - The right-to-die case of Terri Schiavo was defined as much by its bitterness as by its length, and a new book by husband Michael Schiavo is not intended to calm the harsh feelings. Go to
articleIn their words By Times Staff Selected quotes from interviews with Michael and Jodi Schiavo Go to
articleMarch 25, 2006 After her life, they fight for others By CURTIS KRUEGER The parents of Terri Schiavo have spent the year speaking, writing a book and building an organization in her name. Go to
articleSeptember 27, 2005 Terri Schiavo's family announces book plans By Associated Press Terri Schiavo's parents and siblings are writing a book about their struggle in the epic end-of-life case that divided the country and captured the attention of everyone from the Pope John Paul II to President Bush, their publisher said Tuesday. Go to
articleAugust 11, 2005 Schiavo may file malpractice suit By JAMIE THOMPSON He wants more time to research an incident in his late wife's care. Go to
articleJuly 8, 2005 Result of the State Attorney's inquiry By Times Staff Memorandum on Schiavo Case to State Attorney Bernie McCabe from Prosecutors Doug Crow and Bob Lewis Go to
articleGovernor to close Schiavo inquiry By DAVID KARP and CHRIS TISCH The investigating state attorney tells Bush he found Michael Schiavo did not cause his wife's collapse. Go to
articleJune 29, 2005 Schiavo book offers plots, few answers By JAMIE THOMPSON Silent Witness hits the shelves after two months of research and writing. The author? Mark Fuhrman, former L.A. police detective. Go to
articleJune 27, 2005 Schiavo threats taught sympathy By EILEEN SCHULTE The death threats first made Michael Schiavo's attorney angry and scared. Then they got him to open his heart. Go to
articleJune 22, 2005 Schiavo grave stirs feelings anew By ALEX LEARY and JIM DAMASKE Some, including her parents, are upset at how her husband worded the inscription. Go to
articleJune 21, 2005 A nearby resting place By GRAHAM BRINK and JACOB FRIES Michael Schiavo said he would bury his wife in Pennsylvania. He chose Clearwater, and a plaque: "I kept my promise." Go to
articleJune 18, 2005 Husband's timeline expected to clear review By CHRIS TISCH, LISA GREENE and JONI JAMES Michael Schiavo's account of what happened the morning his wife collapsed withstood previous scrutiny. Go to
articleJune 16, 2005 She never would have recovered By LISA GREENE Massive brain damage had left her blind and unresponsive. The autopsy reveals no evidence of abuse. But what caused her heart to stop beating 15 years ago remains a mystery. Go to
articleAmid emotion is heard science's voice By CHASE SQUIRES Only the most intensely and emotionally involved would have watched all of Pinellas-Pasco Medical Examiner Jon Thogmartin's news conference as he painstakingly detailed the autopsy of Terry Schiavo. Go to
articleReaction By Times staff writers "Mr. Schiavo has received so much criticism throughout this case that I'm certain that there's part of him that was pleased to hear these results." Go to
articleJune 15, 2005 Schiavo autopsy shows no sign of trauma, brain half normal size By Staff and Wire Reports LARGO - Terri Schiavo did not suffer any trauma prior to her 1991 collapse and her brain was about half of normal size when she died, according to results released Wednesday of an autopsy conducted on the severely brain-damaged woman. Go to
articleSchiavo autopsy report to be released today By LISA GREENE Nearly 11 weeks after Terri Schiavo died, the Pinellas County medical examiner plans to release its report on her autopsy today. Go to
articleMay 18, 2005 Schindlers visit Vatican cardinal By Associated Press Terri Schiavo's parents tell a top cardinal how having the Vatican's support gave them strength in their fight. Go to
articleApril 30, 2005 Lawyer shares lessons from Schiavo case By LUCY MORGAN While others resorted to polemics, Matt Conigliaro used his Web site to examine the law. Go to
articleApril 20, 2005 Hospice pays Schiavo bill By ANNE LINDBERG PINELLAS PARK - Hospice has paid most of the hefty bill for four of the police officers who stood guard while protesters and media waited for Terri Schiavo to die. Go to
articleApril 17, 2005 Dean: Democrats plan to use Schiavo case against GOP By Associated Press WASHINGTON - Democratic National Committee Chairman Howard Dean, who has accused congressional Republicans of "grandstanding" in the Terri Schiavo case, said his party will use it against the GOP in coming elections. Go to
articleApril 16, 2005 DCF found no signs Terri Schiavo abused By GRAHAM BRINK People's complaints included reports that she had suspicious needle marks and an infection around her feeding tube. Go to
articleSchiavo family attends service in Philadelphia By Associated Press SOUTHAMPTON, Pa. - Two weeks after the death of Terri Schiavo, friends and relatives gathered for a memorial service Friday evening at the suburban Philadelphia church she attended as a child and where she was married in 1984. Go to
articleApril 14, 2005 Poll: Meddling in Schiavo case riled Floridians By Associated Press TALLAHASSEE - Florida voters give lukewarm approval to the U.S. Supreme Court's handling of the Terri Schiavo case, but reject the involvement of President Bush, Gov. Jeb Bush, lawmakers and the media in the end-of-life drama, according to a poll. Go to
articleApril 13, 2005 Priest: Schiavo, pope struggled alike By Associated Press Two memorials are held on the same day, one in Jacksonville and the other in Pinellas Park. Go to
articleApril 12, 2005 Schindlers' pastor is transferred By WAVENEY ANN MOORE The priest whose Pinellas church held a funeral Mass for Terri Schiavo is moving. Go to
articleApril 8, 2005 FBI says woman threatened Schiavo By Times Staff Writer SAN FRANCISCO - A California woman has been charged with threatening to kill Michael Schiavo, the man whose decision to remove his brain-damaged wife's feeding tube enraged religious conservatives. Go to
articleApril 6, 2005 Schiavo memorial exhorts hundreds to go forward By GRAHAM BRINK "We are with you," the Schindlers are told at their memorial service for daughter and sister Terri Schiavo. Go to
articleApril 5, 2005 Schiavo's parents planning a funeral Mass for today By Times Staff Terri Schiavo's parents and siblings will celebrate a funeral Mass for her at 7 p.m. today at Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Gulfport. Go to
articleApril 4, 2005 Courts may feel Schiavo impact By WES ALLISON The case that wound through numerous courts may be used by a conservative effort to change the judiciary. Go to
articleApril 3, 2005 Amid objection, Schiavo's body cremated By ALEX LEARY Michael Schiavo defies the wishes of Terri Schiavo's parents. His lawyer says there are no further plans. Go to
articleFault lines By ADAM C. SMITH The Schiavo case isn't a typical wedge issue. Go to
articleBefore the circus By Anita Kumar The courtroom was mostly empty Monday, Jan. 24, 2000. The quiet wasn't remarkable that morning, but five years later, the quiet is what I hear. Go to
articleApril 2, 2005 Nuanced opinions follow death By JEAN JOHNSON Most clerics say Terri Schiavo should have been spared and that the government should have butted out. Go to
articleAs families grieve, arguments linger By CHRIS TISCH and LEONORA LAPETER Despite the objections of Terri Schiavo's family, Michael Schiavo still plans to have her body cremated. Go to
articleRoutine returns a sense of calm By STEPHEN NOHLGREN Hospice workers ran a daily gantlet to care for Terri Schiavo. They are proud of their work. Go to
articleApril 1, 2005 Funeral plans in works; deputies guard autopsy site By GRAHAM BRINK, MATTHEW WAITE and WAVENEY ANN MOORE PINELLAS PARK - As forensic investigators complete an autopsy on Terri Schiavo, arrangements for a local funeral are under way. Go to
articleTerri's legacy A Times Editorial Terri Schiavo died Thursday, the victim of an ugly family dispute that robbed her of her right to privacy and to die with dignity. Go to
articleAt painful road's end, may peace find them By HOWARD TROXLER The peace of death is bitter for the living. Some will say of Terri Schiavo that her suffering has ended now. But if the experts are to be believed, she did not suffer in the way that we use the word. For it is the mind and not the body that grasps the meaning of thirst, and hunger, and loneliness, and love. Go to
articleElevated life from humble beginning By KELLEY BENHAM Before the prayer warriors massed outside her window, before gavels pounded in six courts, before the Vatican issued a statement, before the president signed a midnight law and the Supreme Court turned its head, Terri Schiavo was just an ordinary girl, with two overweight cats, an unglamorous job and a typical American life. Go to
articleMemorial praises Terri By TAMARA LUSH It was a goodbye and a celebration of her life. Go to
articleOn Schiavo case, TV struggles for balance By CHASE SQUIRES TV news outlets had plenty of images to help tell the story of Terri Schiavo's death on Thursday. Go to
articleAthletic, peaceful, he won her heart By WILLIAM R. LEVESQUE To understand Michael Schiavo, his family says, you need to understand his father. Go to
articleDevotion sustained them, inspired others By JAMIE THOMPSON At night, when it was quiet, all Mary Schindler could see was her daughter's face, dying, starving. Go to
articleIn judicial maelstrom, he wouldn't quit the helm By WILLIAM R. LEVESQUE George Greer might have been forgiven for thinking that his closest brush with the limelight came early in his life, when he shared a house at college with future rock star Jim Morrison. Go to
articleRebuffed governor is attacked by both sides By STEVE BOUSQUET Gov. Jeb Bush tried twice, through the Legislature, to save Terri Schiavo. Go to
articleSchindlers' attorney is used to tough cases By DAVID KARP David C. Gibbs III stood before the Hillsborough County Commission last year with a stack of petitions more than a foot tall. They came from 10,000 registered voters who wanted a referendum to ban public nudity. Go to
articleProtesters' hope faded as Schiavo neared end By TAMARA LUSH, TOM ZUCCO and LAUREN BAYNE ANDERSON But death doesn't bring the drama to a conclusion for some of the people who held a vigil outside the Pinellas Park hospice. Go to
articleBy the numbers By Times Staff 5,513: Days Terri Schiavo lived after collapsing in 1990. Go to
articleFor now, police will maintain presence at hospice By Times staff writers Pinellas Park police said they would remain at Hospice House Woodside at least through today, and then meet with hospice officials to decide if further security is needed, said department spokesman Sanfield Forseth. Go to
articleCase stirs debate even between Catholic leaders By WAVENEY ANN MOORE ST. PETERSBURG - Roman Catholic officials from the Vatican to a parish priest condemn the manner of Terri Schiavo's death as unethical, immoral and against the teachings of God. Go to
article'This is a tragedy no matter what' By Times staff writers PATTI DICKHAUS, 43 Go to
articleRecess quiets Washington's response By WES ALLISON The case's legal legacy is still being written. For now, lawmakers give only prepared statements and protesters are few. Go to
articleSome set to make the next move By CARRIE JOHNSON, ONI JAMES Lawmakers want to address issues quickly, but Gov. Jeb Bush wants to wait and make thoughtful decisions. Go to
articlePriest turns considerable energy to Schiavo case By JEAN HELLER PINELLAS PARK - Frank Pavone, the Catholic priest who was a fixture outside Terri Schiavo's hospice in the hours before her death, has long ties to antiabortion and anti-euthanasia causes and organized a group to target abortion-rights Catholic politicians, abortion clinics and family planning services. Go to
articleThrough a difficult case, our legal system remained strong Letters to the Editor The most compelling issue surrounding Terri Schiavo, in my opinion, did not have to do with the state of her brain, or the even the rights of her parents as opposed to those of her husband. Go to
articleFor two families, even grief is divided By TOM ZUCCO, JAMIE THOMPSON, WILLIAM R. LEVESQUE, KELLEY BENHAM, LEONORA LaPETER and THOMAS FRENCH In the two weeks after her feeding tube was removed, the struggle over Terri Schiavo's life and death was waged at the Governor's Mansion, in a handful of courthouses, on the floor of the Florida Legislature, in both houses of Congress, the U.S. Supreme Court, the White House, even the Vatican. Go to
articleMarch 31, 2005 President Bush says Terri Schiavo's death saddens millions By Associated Press WASHINGTON - President Bush said Thursday that he joins the millions of Americans saddened by the death of Terri Schiavo and urged the country to honor her memory by working to "build a culture of life." Go to
articleAfter the fury, peace By WILLIAM R. LEVESQUE Terri Schiavo's passing ends long battle. Go to
articleFour pivotal moments in the case By Times Staff The collapse: Feb. 25, 1990 Go to
articleAthletic, peaceful, he won her heart By WILLIAM R. LEVESQUE To understand Michael Schiavo, his family says, you need to understand his father. Go to
articleDevotion sustained them, inspired others By JAMIE THOMPSON At night, when it was quiet, all Mary Schindler could see was her daughter's face, dying, starving. Go to
articleFor Schiavo's lawyer, work part of a journey By DAVID KARP George Felos sat at the woman's bedside, pondering whether to take her case. Estelle Browning, who had suffered a stroke in 1986 when she was 86, had written a living will saying she did not want to be kept alive by artificial means. But her nursing home refused to disconnect her feeding tube. Go to
articleSchindlers denied visitation overnight By LEONORA LAPETER PINELLAS PARK -- The ongoing feud between Michael Schiavo and the Schindlers became more acrimonious Thursday morning as Bobby Schindler was refused visitation to Terri Schiavo for most of the night. Go to
articleFor Schiavo, 'it's getting real late' By WILLIAM R. LEVESQUE, JAMIE THOMPSON, CARRIE JOHNSON, JONI JAMES and CHRIS TISCH Jesse Jackson counsels the Schindlers to prepare for their daughter's death. Go to
articleGroups use Schiavo case to attack congressman By Times Staff Writer HOUSTON - Two liberal groups are running TV ads against Rep. Tom DeLay that mention Terri Schiavo. The groups are demanding that DeLay resign as House majority leader and urging fellow congressmen to mobilize against the Texas representative, who is under investigation for alleged ethics violations. Go to
articleJuggler says, 'God told me to come' By JAMIE THOMPSON PINELLAS PARK - He prayed about whether he should drive to Florida and visit the hospice. Then he got an answer, said 32-year-old Nathan Dorrell. Go to
articleDoctor: Autopsy unlikely to end dispute By LISA GREENE The scars of the day that changed Terri Schiavo's life will show as soon as a medical examiner peers inside her brain, doctors say. Go to
articleSchiavo judge, church part ways By ADRIENNE P. SAMUELS What happens when faith in God collides with commitment to the job? Go to
articleMarch 30, 2005 Pinellas Park, a tale of two cities By ANNE LINDBERG It's business as usual, except for that international story playing out - the one drawing all the police, upping bills. Go to
articleAutopsy issue part of a day of sparring By DAVID KARP, STEPHEN NOHLGREN PINELLAS PARK - With cameras clicking, attorney George Felos announced Monday that Michael Schiavo had asked for an autopsy on his wife. Go to
articleE-mails on Schiavo pour into city queues By Times Staff Writer Pinellas Park officials and staff members have received more than 100 e-mails about Terri Schiavo. Some of them plead for officials to intervene. Others condemn Pinellas Park police and the city's elected officials. Still others praise the job they're doing. Here is a sampling. Go to
articleMoney trail leads to rancor By WILLIAM R. LEVESQUE The money that helped end the unity between Michael Schiavo and the Schindlers is mostly gone. Go to
articleSchiavo obituary placed on Internet by mistake By STEVE BOUSQUET, CHASE SQUIRES, TAMARA LUSH and LUCY MORGAN CBSNews.com mistakenly placed an obituary of Terri Schiavo on the Internet late Monday, a human error the network said. The article was removed from the Internet after several hours early Tuesday. Go to
article'I'm here because I care,' Jackson tells crowd By STEPHEN NOHLGREN PINELLAS PARK - Police turned away the white limousine a few blocks before it reached the Hospice House Woodside entrance Tuesday. Only the media, people with hospice business or those who work nearby are allowed to drive cars in. Go to
articleMarch 29, 2005 Father: 'Still fighting to hold onto life' By STEPHEN NOHLGREN, CHRIS TISCH, LEONORA LaPETER, ADRIENNE P. SAMUELS PINELLAS PARK - Her mother struggled just to visit her. Go to
articleVoice for Schindlers shaped by activism By TOM ZUCCO Randall Terry, known for opposing abortion, returns to the spotlight on behalf of Terri Schiavo's parents. Go to
articleFeeding tubes snake through medical history By LISA GREENE Although the practice traces back to ancient Egypt, it didn't become widespread until a generation ago. Go to
articleStudents back at school away from protests By DONNA WINCHESTER In an attempt to shield students from the Schiavo situation, school officials move classes. But disruption follows. Go to
articleDeLay's father taken off support By wire services WASHINGTON - Rep. Tom DeLay, the House majority leader who led the congressional effort to spare Terri Schiavo's life, was confronted more than 16 years ago with his own agonizing end-of-life dilemma and agreed to withdraw life support from the patient, his father, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times . Go to
articleMarch 28, 2005 Schiavo case has myriad fund sources By STEPHEN NOHLGREN and TOM ZUCCO Conservative groups, bloggers and a foundation are among those urgently seeking money in a quest to keep Terri Schiavo alive. Go to
articleFuror forces pupils to move By DONNA WINCHESTER Wary Cross Bayou Elementary relocates students Go to
articleOpinions differ on signs of death By DAVID KARP, LETITIA STEIN, SHANNON TAN, ALEX LEARY, and JAMIE THOMPSON A priest gives communion as Terri's family members, protesters and lawyers continue to disagree. Go to
articleJudge who dissented in Schiavo case works from city By MARCUS FRANKLIN Friends of federal Judge Charles R. Wilson say his opinion might have reflected his faith and compassion. Go to
articleNovember 13, 2003 A thousand words about the Terri Schiavo you never knew By KELLEY BENHAM Careless Whisper was her favorite song. She rode horses. She saved birthday cards. She didn't go to prom. Go to
articleOctober 28, 2003 What would God say? By SHARON TUBBS Many religious leaders say it is within His will to withhold basic needs from someone with no chance of recovery, such as Terri Schiavo. Go to
articleOct. 21, 2003 House votes to save Schiavo
The Florida House passes a measure that gives Gov. Bush power to issue a "one-time stay.'' Senate takes it up today.
Oct. 18, 2003 Effort to intervene for Schiavo falls short
A judge won't compel the governor to get involved, leaving Terri Schiavo's parents with no apparent place to turn.
Oct. 17, 2003 Schiavo's supporters push Bush to intervene
The governor says he's troubled by the brain-damaged woman's situation, but it's unclear if he has the legal right to get involved.
Oct. 15, 2003 Schiavo's family ends legal fight
An attorney for Terri Schiavo's parents says they are out of options and must face the removal of her feeding tube today. "It's in other hands now."
Oct. 11, 2003 Decision increases deadline urgency
A federal judge won't block the removal of Terri Schiavo's feeding tube. Her parents will fight as Wednesday draws near.
Sept. 29, 2003 Feeding tube case inflames emotions
As the date gets closer for disconnecting Terri Schiavo, testy messages are reaching those associated with the case.
Sept. 18, 2003 Judge sets new date to remove food tube
Terri Schiavo would die a week or two after Oct. 15. Her parents vow to keep fighting in a case that has raged for nearly six years.
Sept. 16, 2003 Schiavo parents request delay
The family thinks speech therapy will increase Terri Schiavo's chances of surviving without a feeding tube
Sept. 3, 2003 Schiavo's parents rebuffed by judge
A federal judge tells Terri Schiavo's mother and father to refile for a restraining order to keep her on a feeding tube.
Aug. 27, 2003 Bush weighs in on Schiavo
How about a guardian for the brain-damaged woman? The judge in the right-to-die case respectfully declines.
Aug. 22, 2003 Schiavo's parents ask for priest's visits
CLEARWATER - The parents of brain-damaged Terri Schiavo asked a judge Thursday to force the woman's husband to allow a priest at her bedside.
June 7, 2003 Appeals court again rejects pleas to save woman
Terri Schiavo's parents once again are left to ponder a new strategy in the quest to keep their daughter from having her feeding tube removed.
Nov. 23, 2002 Judge: Schiavo can't recover
The brain-damaged woman's feeding tube will be removed Jan. 3, the ruling states. Her parents vow to appeal the decision.
Video links: Excerpts from the Terri Schiavo videotapes on record at the Pinellas County Courthouse:
