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Kevorkian won't be present for Supreme Court 'kooks'
January 6, 1997
Web posted at: 7:50 p.m. EST
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Dr. Jack Kevorkian called the U.S. Supreme Court justices "nine religious kooks" and said he would not be an observer Wednesday when the court considers two assisted suicide cases.
Kevorkian, who as been present at the deaths of at least 45 people, is not involved in either case before the court. The court is considering bans on assisted suicide in New York and Washington state. Both laws were struck down in lower courts.
On Friday -- in a case that does involve Kevorkian -- a federal judge in Detroit ruled that people do not have a constitutional right to assisted suicide.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Related stories:
- White House opposes physician-assisted suicide - November 12, 1996
- Kevorkian arrested outside pawn shop - November 7, 1996
- Kevorkian facing charges again - October 31, 1996
- Kevorkian present at assisted suicide for 44th time - October 24, 1996
Related sites:
- Right to Die Society
- International Anti-Euthanasia Task Force
- Supreme Court Justices
- FedWorld - Supreme Court Decisions
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