Delaware Court Allows the Removal of Brain-Damaged 23-year old Woman’s Feeding Tube

Delaware Court of Chancery Master Sam Glasscock III issued a ruling January 24, 2008, that could result in the withdrawal of Lauren Marie Richardson’s feeding tube.

Twenty-three year-old Lauren Marie Richardson suffered severe brain damage after a heroine overdose in August 2007. She was kept alive with feeding tubes and a ventilator, and successfully delivered a healthy baby girl in February 2007. According to Delaware law, . . .

Maggie Datiles provides more details on the Americans United for Life blog.

 Life News is also reporting on the situation.