From: tilman@berlin.snafu.de (Tilman Hausherr)
Subject: fwd: Scientology lawsuit forges on
Date: 1999/12/20
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http://www.msnbc.com/local/WFLA/69077.asp
[has nice but blurry photograph of an "hourglass" Lisa]
Scientology lawsuit forges on
MSNBC
18.12.1999
CLEARWATER, December 18, 1999 – It could be a year before a Pinellas
judge makes a decision whether a critical document in an $80 million
lawsuit against the Church of Scientology was forged.
The case stems from the mysterious death of Scientologist Lisa
McPherson.
She died from a blood clot in her lung after 17 days in the care of
Scientologists at the church’s Clearwater headquarters.
The legal question now is whether Lisa’s mom signed over permission
to the sue the Church of Scientology before her own death two years ago.
Scientology lawyers say Fannie McPherson’s signature on a key
document is forged. Friday, one of her surviving sisters testified it is
not.
One handwriting expert says the signature is real, and another says
it’s forged.
Lisa McPherson’s aunt say her mother wanted Scientology to pay for
Lisa’s death.
Scientology leaders say church enemies are behind the lawsuit.
A hearing on the matter will continue probably in January.
[sidebar]
Ann Carlson, Lisa's Aunt, testified to the validity of the signaure:
"Were you present when that document was signed?"
" Yes."
" Where was it signed?"
"In Fannie's home in Texas."
" Who signed 'Fannie B. McPherson' to that document?"
" It looks like her signature to me."
" Did you see her do it?"
" Yes."
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