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October 22, 2001Dinah Driscoll, daughter of Ted and Nancy Driscoll, died of strept throat after her mother refused medical treatment. The defendant claims that her religion practices healing through faithful prayer, not through modern medicine. Charges are still pending.
October 26, 2001The state of Louisiana has charged Ted and Nancy Driscoll with the following crimes:
Cruelty to Juvenile, La. Stature 93.B
Second Degree Cruelty to Juvenile, La. Stature 93.2.3 A
Child Negligence
Criminal Negligence
Involuntary Manslaughter
October 31, 2001Witnesses Maria Lopez and Dr. Tina E. Frederick have submitted statements on behalf of the prosecution. Court rules have been established and can be found here.
November 2, 2001Witnesses Sandra Trianna and Dr. Suzette Plaisance have submitted statements on behalf of the defense.
November 7, 2001Lawyers began depositions.
November 8, 2001Depositions continued. Trial is scheduled at the Courthouse for tomorrow.
November 9, 2001Trial began this morning. Prosecution lawyer Jami Hernandez started off with her opening arguement, followed by Molly Dugger for the defense. Next the prosecution called witnesses Maria Lopez and Dr. Tina E. Frederick. After the the prosecution rested, the defense called holy nurse Sandra Trianna. Before the proseuction was able to cross-examine Ms. Trianna, a recess was called. Trial will continue on Monday.
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November 12, 2001Trial continuted this morning. The prosecution cross-examined Sandra Trianna and then witness Dr. Suzette Plaisance was called. The defense rested and closing arguments began. Meghan Daigle began on behalf of the prosecution. Mary Katherine Taylor delivered the closing argument for the defense followed by Meghan Daigle again with a rebuttle. Court is in recess until tomorrow morning, when the jury will meet to reach a decision.
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November 13, 2001Trial continued this morning as the jury met to decide upon the charges. They met for only a short period of time before they released their decisions, ending the trial.
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