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Arizona Daily Star: Derek Humphry and Columnist Push “New Frontier” on Assisted Suicide

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I have to preface this article with an admission.  I had a lot to do with how this article turned out.  Columnist Tim Steller called Diane Coleman Friday (Nov 1) afternoon wanting to interview her about an upcoming visit to the area by Derek Humphry, who would apparently be talking about assisted suicide for people … Continue reading Arizona Daily Star: Derek Humphry and Columnist Push “New Frontier” on Assisted Suicide →

George Exoo Resurfaces – Plans for Swiss-like “suicide tourism” at death house in North Carolina?

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Remember George Exoo? Check out the link above for a reminder.  He’s the founder of the “Compassionate Chaplaincy” and claims to have aided in over 100 suicides.  According to the documentary by Jon Ronson, “Reverend Death,” Exoo’s phone number was given out by other so-called “right to die” groups – if the caller was someone … Continue reading George Exoo Resurfaces – Plans for Swiss-like “suicide tourism” at death house in North Carolina? →

Breaking News – Swiss Euthanasia Organization Being Investigated for Possible Profiteering

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This just coming out of Switzerland, by way of The Telegraph in the U.K.: Dignitas, which is meant to be a non-profit organisation, is being forced to open its accounts to prosecutors in Switzerland and disclose how much money it is receiving from its controversial business of assisting suicide. The founder of the group is … Continue reading Breaking News – Swiss Euthanasia Organization Being Investigated for Possible Profiteering →

George Exoo Free – Extradition Request Denied

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George Exoo, who fashioned his own form of “suicide tourism,” is a free man today. Irish authorities wanted to arrest and try Exoo on charges related to his role in the death of Rosemary Toole. NDY has been following Exoo’s case for quite awhile, as evidenced by this 2002 press release. It’s been a long … Continue reading George Exoo Free – Extradition Request Denied →

George Exoo – Suicide Tourist

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Right now, activists on both sides of the euthanasia debate are awaiting the fate of George Exoo. He currently resides in a jail cell in West Virginia while Judge R. Clarke VanDervort weighs his decision in regard to Ireland’s request to extradite Exoo. Irish authorities want to try Exoo on charges related to his role … Continue reading George Exoo – Suicide Tourist →