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Case Still Being Reviewed
UPDATED: 2:35 pm EDT May 4,
2004
AKRON, Ohio -- A state appeals court in Akron has extended a stay in the case of a 6-month-old boy in a coma.
Lawyers for the parents and the court-appointed guardian of Aiden Stein filed papers Monday arguing over whether the boy should remain on life support.
The 9th Ohio District Court of Appeals court ruled Tuesday that the baby must stay on life support while the court reviews the case.
Aiden's 21-year-old parents, Matthew Stein and Arica Heimlich, want him to remain on life support.
Police believe Aiden is a victim of shaken-baby syndrome at the hands of his father. He could face charges if the baby dies.
Doctors have testified that Aiden should be removed from life support, saying that he has brain damage and will never recover.
Lawyers for the parents and the court-appointed guardian of Aiden Stein filed papers Monday arguing over whether the boy should remain on life support.
The 9th Ohio District Court of Appeals court ruled Tuesday that the baby must stay on life support while the court reviews the case.
Aiden's 21-year-old parents, Matthew Stein and Arica Heimlich, want him to remain on life support.
Police believe Aiden is a victim of shaken-baby syndrome at the hands of his father. He could face charges if the baby dies.
Doctors have testified that Aiden should be removed from life support, saying that he has brain damage and will never recover.
Previous Stories:
- May 3, 2004: Court To Rule If Brain-Dead Baby Can Die
- April 30, 2004: Appeal Lets Baby Temporarily Stay On Life Support
- April 29, 2004: Judge: 5-Month-Old Allowed To Die
- April 26, 2004: Judge To Decide If Baby Should Be Removed From Life-Support
- April 21, 2004: 13-Year-Old Aunt Testifies In Life-Support Baby Case
- April 16, 2004: Doctor Testifies In Shaken Baby Case
- April 15, 2004: Lawyer: Couple Should Keep Control Of Baby's Medical Care
- April 14, 2004: Doctors Want To Pull Plug On Brain-Dead Baby
- April 9, 2004: Court Considers Whether Baby Should Stay On Life Support
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