Alfie Evans

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Sick Toddler Caught in UK Legal Battle Dies

Alfie Evans Dies in
Midst of Legal Battle

Apr 28, 2018 5:40 AM CDT

Alfie Evans Dies in Midst of Legal Battle

Parents of sick UK toddler wanted to bring him to Italy for further treatment

(Newser) - Alfie Evans, the sick UK toddler whose parents fought a protracted legal battle over his treatment, died early Saturday. He was 23 months old. Kate James and Tom Evans made the announcement on social media, saying they were "heartbroken." The death of Alfie, who had a rare degenerative...

Parents of Ill Toddler: Court Fight for His Life Isn't Over

Judge Rules Tiny 'Warrior' Can't
Go to Rome for More Treatment

Apr 25, 2018 9:02 AM CDT

Judge Rules Tiny 'Warrior' Can't Go to Rome for More Treatment

UK High Court judge says nothing else can help Alfie Evans; his parents are appealing

(Newser) - A UK High Court judge may have deemed his decision Tuesday "the final chapter" in the case of little Alfie Evans, but Alfie's parents aren't ready to accept that ending. The BBC and Guardian report on the court's ruling that the seriously ill 23-month-old—who suffers...

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