In response to several reader's emails asking if a psychiatrist had ever profiled Michael Schiavo's demeaner or possible psychiatric problems, I offer the following 2004 expert witness testimony. Mindful that this is an expert witness in behalf of the Schindler's position and therefore prejudicial to Michael's case. However, according to Dr. Lieberman's testimony, Michael's own psychiatrist warned the Schindlers to call the police.
--- "Michael has been under psychiatric care, including being prescribed several psychotropic medications. One of his treating therapists, Dr. Peter Kaplan, told Terri�s father that he should have called the police after Michael argued with Terri�s sister, Susanne, and Michael tried to attack her. This occurred right after Terri�s collapse, when they were all in a house together. Terri�s father told Susanne to lock her door and keep a hammer nearby."
--- "Michael fits the profile of an abusive husband. He should most definitely be investigated as the perpetrator of the �incident� that caused Terri�s collapse and her current condition."
Testimony of Carole Lieberman, M.D., M.P.H., Psychiatrist/Expert Witness
Diplomat, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Clinical Faculty, UCLA Department of Psychiatry
247 South Beverly Drive, Suite 202
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
July 12, 2004
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