Judge rejects church argument - 2000-04-08
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Judge rejects church argument April 8, 2000,
TAMPA -- In a ruling that stunned the Church of Scientology and its lawyers, a Hillsborough County judge said Friday that religious rights are not a central issue in the 1995 death of Scientologist Lisa McPherson.
Circuit Judge James S. Moody Jr. also said it is not clear whether McPherson consented to her treatment by Scientology staffers before she died in their care. That question should be left to a jury, the judge said.
{{cite news | first = Thomas C. | last = Tobin | title = Judge rejects church argument | url = http://www.sptimes.com/News/040800/TampaBay/Judge_rejects_church_.shtml | work = St. Petersburg Times | date = 2000-04-08 | accessdate = 2009-12-20 }}