Father Gets in Standoff With Police to Prevent Doctors From Pulling the Plug on Son in Coma

Father Gets in Standoff With Police to Prevent Doctors From Pulling the Plug on Son in Coma
A file photo of an intravenous bag in a hospital. The process of putting people into a state of suspended animation involves pumping saline into the body to replace blood. Shutterstock*
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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A father went to drastic lengths to prevent doctors from pulling the plug on his son, who was brain-dead.

George Pickering II was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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