Judge Rules Jahi McMath, 13-Year-Old Declared Brain Dead Following Tonsillectomy, Can Be Taken Off Life Support

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — A judge on Tuesday ruled that a 13-year-old Northern California girl declared brain dead after suffering complications following a tonsillectomy can be taken off life support.

But Alameda County Superior Court Judge Evelio Grillo gave Jahi McMath's family until 5 p.m. Dec. 30 to file an appeal. She will stay on life support until then.

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