WorldNetDaily: Judge to hear abuse claims in Schiavo case

The abuse claims come from the Florida Department of Children and Families. They filed this petition (a PDF file) for the right to intervene in the case of Schiavo v. Schindler and Schindler. At issue are thirty separate allegations of "abuse, neglect or exploitation" received over the course of three days (February 18-21, 2005) and filling an incredible thirty-four pages. DCF seeks:

1. a stay of the order to remove the feeding tube for as long as it takes DCF to investigate,
2. an injunction against Michael Schiavo to stop him from doing it on his own,
3. the appointment of a separate attorney for Terri, and
4. that all future proceedings be closed to the public.

Judge Greer will hear the allegations formally next week.