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April 16, 2010
Dear Lyme Community -
YOU DID IT, everyone, you did it! Please give yourself a pat on the back because it is certainly deserved!
April 15 was not just tax day - it was the deadline for paying the $10,000.00 fine imposed on Dr. Jones for making children better. Thanks to your donations the goal was reached and the money was placed in an escrow account, pending the outcome of an appeal. Dr. Jones can now continue to care for the children and will not be further punished for not paying the fine! Dr. Jones said he is truly humbled by the generosity you have shown to date and his spirits have been greatly lifted by your kindness.
He also wants you to know how meaningful your support is to the families of the children. You are making it possible for him to continue to care for sick children and still fight the charges. Everyday Dr. Jones and his dedicated staff see families who are grateful because they get their children back and know they are healthy once again. We all know there is no greater gift and Dr. Jones fully intends to keep treating as many children as possible to make this happen, thanks to your support!
We also want to thank everyone who has contacted Governor Rell's office to let them know how important it is for Dr. Jones to be able to continue to practice without being harassed. Unfortunately, and in spite of all the efforts we've made, the Governor is not willing to investigate the situation and continues to leave it in the hands of the Department of Public Health and Commissioner Galvin.
You may remember from nearly 100 pieces of testimony submitted in favor of HB 6200 (the 2009 CT Physician Protection Bill), only Galvin and one infectious disease doctor opposed the bill in written public testimony. Since that time Galvin has allowed the prosecution of Dr. Jones to continue, even after a law was passed and signed by the Governor to address this kind of egregious action. At this time if you would like to continue to contact the Governor, please do. We will not stop efforts to make things right for Dr. Jones and more announcements with actions to take will be forthcoming.
The deadline for locating a monitor was also April 15, 2010. Even though efforts to locate one were intense and ongoing, no monitor was selected. The legal team filed for an extension on this matter and Dr. Jones will be required to continue to search for an appropriate person to take the job, if one can be found.
Lyme Rights would like to remind everyone that donations will still be needed to cover the fees generated by Dr. Jones’ excellent legal team (see link below). There will be future updates on the status of the case and announcements will be sent to all with additional efforts that can be made on Dr. Jones behalf.
In great appreciation for all your support,
Lyme Rights
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