NEWS UPDATE: Dissidents Who Have Died – The Tragedy of Lindsey Nagel, Mother of Baby Rico
December 2, 2015 – We at “How Positive Are You” would like to extend our deepest sympathy to the family of Lindsey Nagel, 24, “HIV-positive” mother of Rico Martinez-Nagel. According to an “open letter” by her mother, Cheryl Nagel, Lindsey died as a result of illnesses brought on by “a year of inconceivable stress” after giving birth in December 2012 and being forced to medicate her son for alleged “HIV.”
The 2009 documentary film House of Numbers told Lindsey’s story of being taken off the AIDS drug AZT and thriving into her late teens. (Her story, condensed from the film, is viewable here. An article by Celia Farber about the medical kidnapping of Lindsey’s son appears here.)
Update, December 4, 2015 – Minneapolis CBS-affiliated TV station WCCO reported the Nagels’ story, interviewing Steve and Cheryl on the loss of their daughter and the struggle to exercise informed consent over their grandson’s care.
We ask that everyone, regardless of their view of “HIV,” pause to reconsider the brutality that sustains this disease model. Continue reading »
Comments (3)Episode 61: Defending Baby Rico
The Nagel family, along with friends and supporters, gathered in a living room in central Minnesota, after two days of hearings to decide the fate of baby Rico. Co-host Elizabeth Ely was there, and David Crowe dialed in to participate in the discussions.
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