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Paralyzed Woman in Ireland Loses Right-to-Die Case

Marie Fleming, 59, asked court to bend on assisted suicide

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 10, 2013 6:32 PM CST

(Newser) – A 59-year-old woman in Ireland paralyzed with severe multiple sclerosis has lost her court fight against the nation's ban on assisted suicide, reports the Irish Times. Marie Fleming sought permission to end her life with the help of her partner of 18 years, but...   Read full story »

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assisted suicide • Ireland • multiple sclerosis • right to die • Marie Fleming

 
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