I think it was a good thing that he was doing. Hope he is not in jail.
2006-08-11 05:07:28 · 16 answers · asked by Jacks036 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
On 13 April 1999 retired pathologist Dr. Jack Kevorkian was sentenced in Michigan, USA, to two terms of imprisonment for helping a man suffering from A L S to die. For the 2nd degree murder of Thomas Youk he received a sentence of 10-25 years and for using a 'controlled substance' (lethal drug) he was given 3-7 years jail, the sentences to run concurrently.
A month earlier a jury had convicted him on both counts. The 70-year-old doctor, who is currently (April 20) in prison, has said he will appeal to higher courts.
As of April 2006 (serving a 10-25 year sentence for 2nd degree murder) Dr. Kevorkian has been moved again within the prison system. He has NO email address nor incoming telephone number.
Dr. Jack Kevorkian
Prisoner #284797
Lakeland Correctional Facility
141 First Street
Coldwater, MI 49036
USA
Although it has had some reservations about a few cases in which Dr. Kevorkian has aided in a suicide, the Euthanasia Research & Guidance Organization (ERGO) has fundamentally supported Kevorkian. The Hemlock Society USA has also given broad support to him.
2006-08-11 05:16:29 · answer #1 · answered by ted_armentrout 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It turns out that he is in jail. Kevorkian was sentenced 10-25 years in prison in 1999 for second-degree murder and for the "delivery of a controlled substance." Unfortunately, Kevorkian has developed several health issues recently, and suffers from both diabetes and hepatitis C. His doctor believes that he may pass away within a year. Interestingly enough, when asked in an interview whether he considered himself "a candidate for assisted suicide," he replied that he didn't, saying that he didn't advocate assisted suicide-- he just believed that a terminally ill patient should have that option available to them.
2006-08-11 05:21:53 · answer #2 · answered by esperantisto 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-04 09:01:38 · answer #3 · answered by winstanley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He's currently in jail serving a 15 year sentence for one of his assisted suicides.
I understand what he did but lawmakers are going to have to put a very direct law to allow what he did and prevent others from abusing it.
2006-08-11 05:10:16 · answer #4 · answered by christigmc 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Recently heard a report on the news he was still in prison and not in to good of health
2006-08-11 05:10:00 · answer #5 · answered by Scott 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe he is either dead or in jail. I too agreed with his methods of humanely helping someone who was basically already dead cross over with dignity. Do a Google on him. I bet there is updated information there.
2006-08-11 05:10:02 · answer #6 · answered by Starla_C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sent to prison in '99. Serving ten to twenty-five for second degree murder.
2006-08-11 05:14:54 · answer #7 · answered by ? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's in prison helping prisoners commit suicide.
2006-08-11 05:12:20 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think he IS in jail.:( For the record, I agree with you, though. People want to die, let them do so in peace and dignity. Don't prolong their suffering.
2006-08-11 05:08:53 · answer #9 · answered by Casey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually he IS in jail. I saw it on the news this week.
2006-08-11 05:08:41 · answer #10 · answered by jessiekatsopolous 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋