Stay in Schiavo Case Extended 48 Hours

Wednesday, February 23, 2005

CLEARWATER, Fla. — A judge Wednesday extended a stay keeping brain-damaged Terri Schiavo's feeding tube in place, saying he needed time to decide whether her husband, who wants to let her die, is fit to be her guardian.

Pinellas Circuit Court Judge George Greer extended until Friday an emergency stay that was to expire Wednesday afternoon. He said he also needs more time to determine whether Terri Schiavo needs more medical tests to determine if she has greater mental capabilities than previously thought.

"We are really elated," said Robert Schindler, Terri Schiavo's father. "Forty-eight hours to us right now seems like six years."

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