Don’t Forget: Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15, 2024abuse, ageism, aid in dying, assisted suicide, domestic violence, elder abuse, National Council On Aging, Our News & Commentary Blogaid in dying, assisted suicide, elder abuse, World Elder Abuse Awareness DayDiane Coleman

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. According to the National Council On Aging: Approximately one in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates range as high as five million elders who are abused each year. One study estimated that only one in 24 cases of abuse are reported to authorities. … In almost 60% of elder abuse and neglect incidents, the perpetrator is a family member. Two thirds of perpetrators…

Breaking News – Karen McCarron Found Guilty on All Charges

January 17, 2008crime and punishment, homicide, media issues, Our News & Commentary BlogStephen Drake

…hirty-nine-year-old Karen McCarron was taken into custody after Thursday’s ruling. Authorities say McCarron killed her 3-year-old daughter with a garbage bag in May 2006. The family lived in Morton. The charges against her were first-degree murder, obstruction of justice and concealment of a homicide. –Stephen Drake Addendum: I hope this isn’t a bad omen, but I just got off the phone with the Chicago AP office, which is transmitting its coverage o…

Breaking News – Swiss Euthanasia Organization Being Investigated for Possible Profiteering

January 8, 2009assisted suicide, crime and punishment, euthanasia, george exoo, Our News & Commentary Blog, SwitzerlandStephen Drake

…ich, they should start legal proceedings.” Minelli probably doesn’t follow news in the U.S., or he might take a more cautious tone. The day before being hauled into court to face federal charges of corruption, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich invited anyone to listen in on his private conversations any time at all – he had nothing to hide. Turns out the feds had been listening for quite awhile and the good Governor should have left some things he…

Breaking News: Four Final Exit Network Members Busted on “Conspiracy to Commit Murder” Charges in Arizona

May 15, 2009assisted suicide, crime and punishment, final exit network, media coverage, Our News & Commentary BlogStephen Drake

…ed. Van Voorhis had minor physical complaints, but had a long history of struggles with psychological and emotional issues. From the article: Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas announced a few minutes ago that investigators from his office have busted four people on murder charges in the 2005 “assisted suicide” death of a seriously mentally ill Phoenix woman. New Times broke the news of this unusual and tragic case in 2007 in an extensive piec…

Breaking News (UK): Falconer Swiss Suicide Tourist Immunity Voted Down!

July 7, 2009advocacy, assisted suicide, legislation, Our News & Commentary Blog, Switzerland, United KingdomStephen Drake

…amendment to the Coroners and Justice Bill by 194 to 141. At least 115 people from the UK have gone to Swiss clinic Dignitas to die, but as yet no-one has been prosecuted. The debate in the Lords thrust the issue of assisted suicide back into the spotlight and drew sharp criticism from church leaders and advocates for the disabled. More on this later. –Stephen Drake…