Info The ruling was mixed, but mainly was a victory for Elizabeth’s goal of ending shock over her objection. The good news is the judge ruled Elizabeth Ellis cannot be given involuntary electroshock over her expressed wishes. (If Elizabeth continues to express her opposition vocally or in writing, she cannot technically be diagnosed “catatonic,” which…
Info You may download the full 25 April 2011 court order, signed by District Court Judge Lisa N. Borgen, about the issue of involuntary electroshock (electroconvulsive therapy or ECT) of Elizabeth K. Ellis of Minnesota. Bottom line: Judge says “no” to involuntary electroshock… unless Elizabeth is at some point diagnosed “catatonic.” [PDF file 3.9 megs.]…
Info Latest news about supporting Legal Defense Fund for the right of Elizabeth Ellis to say “no” to forced electroshock. How to support Elizabeth directly through her attorney’s Legal Defense Fund Elizabeth’s husband Robert hired a highly-recommended lawyer, Ryan Magnus, though they lack the funds to pay the full costs. If you are…
Info Elizabeth Ellis of Minnesota has received more than a dozen involuntary electroshocks, including at least one on an outpatient basis. Please contact US Senator Al Franken to ask him to investigate and stop the psychiatric abuse of Elizabeth. Click to view full-size image… — Size: 27.6 kB Document Actions Print this
Info Please contact these federal and state officials. They need to know that their constituent, Elizabeth Ellis, has received more than a dozen involuntary electroshocks, and is slated to receive more. “Your Constituent Received Forced Electroshock, and May Receive More!” Please contact these elected officials who represent Elizabeth Ellis in Washington, D.C. and in…
Info Robert and Elizabeth Ellis of Moorhead, Minnesota say “no” to the ongoing, involuntary, outpatient electroshock of Elizabeth, 67. Elizabeth has found strength in the support of her faith community in her effort to be free of forced electroshock. Click to view full-size image… — Size: 642.0 kB Document Actions Print this
Info After Elizabeth Ellis was notified a sheriff may pick her up from her home, simply for refusing to report for an involuntary outpatient electroshock, she e-mailed the following plea to MindFreedom. 16 February 2011 To MindFreedom International Director, David W. Oaks: As I informed you this afternoon, I am in danger of…
Info “Thank you, thank you, MindFreedom!” says Elizabeth Ellis, 67, a retired Minnesota teacher, who won her main goals: She has returned home, free of forced electroshocks. After 13 involuntary court-ordered electroshocks, including one on an outpatient basis, MFI launched a campaign for Elizabeth, and she has won. Elizabeth K. Ellis, 67, of Moorhead, Minnesota:…
Info A judge has asked the Sheriff to pick up Elizabeth Ellis, 67, living peacefully at home with her husband in Moorhead, Minnesota, and bring her to a psychiatric institution. The main reason? Elizabeth refused to report last month for another involuntary court-ordered outpatient electroshock. Support a grassroots campaign to phone Minnesota’s new governor at…
Info Elizabeth Ellis, 67, is back in a psychiatric institution. Elizabeth had been living peacefully at home with her husband in Moorhead, Minnesota. Last month she stayed home rather than have another involuntary court-ordered outpatient electroshock. Two days ago, Minnesota mental health officials threatened to transport her to an institution for “months” of forced “maintenance”…