Judge Postpones Beverly Hall’s Trial Until August Due To Health Concerns
TWEETS FROM THE COURTROOM: After a hearing where he heard competing views of Dr. Beverly Hall’s health, Judge Jerry Baxter ruled that he will delay the trial of Dr. Hall until August because of her health.
Dr. Hall’s oncologist, Dr. Laura Weakland of Georgia Cancer Specialists, testified about Dr. Hall’s health at the request of Judge Baxter. Dr. Hall has been diagnosed with Stage IV breast cancer, and her lawyers had requested a delay of her trial.
WABE’s Michelle Wirth was in Judge Baxter’s courtroom and will be filing a full news story later today. In the meanwhile, below are some of her tweets from the hearing.
Dr. Beverly Hall is not present at a hearing to determine whether she can stand trial. #wabenews— Michelle Wirth (@wabewirth) April 7, 2014
Dr. Hall’s oncologist says she looks well but she isn’t. #wabenews— Michelle Wirth (@wabewirth) April 7, 2014
Dr. Weekland says in her professional opinion standing trial would be difficult for Hall. #wabenews— Michelle Wirth (@wabewirth) April 7, 2014
Dr. Weekland says Dr. Hall needs to begin treatment as soon as possible. #wabenews— Michelle Wirth (@wabewirth) April 7, 2014
Dr. Weekland says a 60-90 day delay would be best, so she can try to stabilize Hall’s condition. #wabenews— Michelle Wirth (@wabewirth) April 7, 2014
Dr. Weekland says it’s possible Dr. Hall would have to wear a mask in court. #wabenews— Michelle Wirth (@wabewirth) April 7, 2014
Dr. Weekland says Dr. Hall is a terminally ill patient. #wabenews— Michelle Wirth (@wabewirth) April 7, 2014
Prosecuting attorney asks Weekland since Dr.Hall is terminal wouldn’t it be better for her to stand trial now. #wabenews— Michelle Wirth (@wabewirth) April 7, 2014
Dr. Weekland says no.— Michelle Wirth (@wabewirth) April 7, 2014
Prosecutors call their own oncologist to testify. #wabenews— Michelle Wirth (@wabewirth) April 7, 2014
The oncologist says in his opinion Dr. Hall can be tried in court with frequent breaks and shortened weeks. #wabenews— Michelle Wirth (@wabewirth) April 7, 2014
The oncologist says in his opinion Dr. Hall will never be in as good of shape to stand trial as she is now. #wabenews— Michelle Wirth (@wabewirth) April 7, 2014
BREAKING NEWS: Beverly Hall RT @wabewirth: Judge Baxter says he will postpone the trial until August. #wabenews— WABE News (@wabenews) April 7, 2014
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