Ginger Franklin doesn’t blame her traumatic brain injury for ruining her life. Instead, she says it was a court, along with a lawyer who was supposed to be looking after her, that caused far more damage than the blow she sustained after falling down the stairs in her Nashville home two years ago.The 52-year-old woman is gearing up for a courtroom showdown [December 2] that will decide whether she will be able to make legal, medical and financial decisions on her own.
Franklin’s friends and family say the woman has been abused by the very system that was supposed to protect her.
Even after recovered from her injuries – and getting medical clearance to return to work more than a year ago – she’s been left in a group home for the mentally deranged and unable to convince anyone with any authority to get her out and relieve her of a court-ordered arrangement that gave her the legal status of a child.
"There’s nothing wrong with me,” says Franklin, who now has a second medical opinion saying she’s recovered. “I’m totally healed for over a year. I’ve been held captive and I’ve been abused.“
Franklin is not alone in complaining about being mistreated by court-ordered arrangements. A recent investigation by the General Accountability Office found hundreds of allegations of physical abuse, neglect and financial exploitation by guardians in 45 states and the District of Columbia.
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Struggle Against Court Overshadows Injuries
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Ginger Franklin Fights for Control of Her Life
Note:
Ginger Franklin - Hearing to End Conservatorship
Location: Seventh Circuit ("Probate") Court, Nashville, TN
Time: 10:00 AM - Thursday, December 2nd
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11 comments:
Randy gotta go!
Free Ginger Franklin!
I hope you get a big turn out at your freedom hearing, Ginger!
Her Guardianship should be null and void and the attorneys committed fraud upon the court.
Where were her Americans with Disabilities accommodations in the court.
Praying for you, Ginger!
Ginger Franklin is one of many who have been beaten up and thrown away as their abusers claim to be protecting.
Outrageous!
It hurts to read Ginger's story. At the same time, I am glad to know I am not alone and NASGA is there to support me and also Ginger.
Ginger, you will be free and the dark clouds will lift.
The court was supposed to protect you, Ginger. Instead, it threw you to the wolves!
Tomorrow, you'll be free. Hooray!
Inpeach Randy Kennedy!
God be with you and your supporters, Ginger. We'll be there in spirit!
This system is so corrupt, exploiting people and stealing their very existence!
Fortunately Ginger has a strong support system with many friends and family. No guarantees that will help her in Judge Kennedy's court but, we're cheering for you Ginger.
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