Optimum News 12 Newsday.com MSG Varsity Explore LI AM New York Optimum Autos Optimum Homes

Court date Tuesday for terminally ill woman

The state Appellate Division, Second Department, denied a

Photo credit: Handout | The state Appellate Division, Second Department, denied a petition by Sungeun Grace Lee's parents to stay a restraining order that prevented hospital officials from removing her from a respirator.

A lawyer for a terminally ill woman at the center of a right-to-die dispute with her parents will return to court Tuesday, but he said the controversy is largely over since his client now no longer wants to end her own life.

David Smith, of Garden City, said he visited with his client, Sungeun Grace Lee, Monday at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, and she wants to remain on a...

Content Preview This content is exclusive for Newsday digital access and 7-day home delivery subscribers and Optimum Online customers.

Already
registered?
Log in
Already a
subscriber/customer?
Register
Get a 4-week trial for $1
Subscribe

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Nassau reporters on Twitter

Follow Newsday on Twitter

advertisement | advertise on newsday

Top Jobs