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Metro Detroit teen at center of life support battle dies at 16
Read full article: Metro Detroit teen at center of life support battle dies at 16ROYAL OAK, Mich. โ A Metro Detroit teen, who was at the center of a life support dispute, passed away on Friday, according to his family. Titus Jermain Cromer Jr., 16, had been at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak after suffering an injury in October 2019. The family filed a federal lawsuit against the hospital to keep Cromer on life support. In late December 2019, a judge authorized an agreement to allow Cromer Jr. to receive a procedure and transfer to a rehab facility. Reyesโ family fought to keep him on life support at Mottโs Childrenโs Hospital in Ann Arbor, but the life support was eventually removed after a legal battle.
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Metro Detroit teen on life support will receive procedure needed to transfer to rehab facility
Read full article: Metro Detroit teen on life support will receive procedure needed to transfer to rehab facilityROYAL OAK, Mich. โ A judge authorized an agreement Monday that will allow a Metro Detroit teen on life support to receive a procedure and transfer to a rehab facility. Titus Jermain Cromer Jr., 16, has been at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak after suffering an injury in October. His family has been involved in a dispute with the hospital after they were told Cromer had lost all brain function and would be taken off life support. The family filed a federal lawsuit against the hospital to keep Cromer on life support. Reyesโ family fought to keep him on life support at Mottโs Childrenโs Hospital in Ann Arbor, but the life support was eventually removed after a legal battle.

'Don't kill Bobby' update: Child taken off life support after second test confirms brain death
Read full article: 'Don't kill Bobby' update: Child taken off life support after second test confirms brain deathThe second brain examination confirmed the results of a previous test, and Bobby was pronounced dead, officials said. "A second brain death examination was conducted late this morning, and Bobby was pronounced dead. "The brain death examination showed Bobby had no detectable brain or brain stem function. Both sides met in court Tuesday to determine whether Bobby was receiving artificial life or true life support. Bobby Reyes.

'Don't kill Bobby' update: Funeral arrangements for child who was taken off life support
Read full article: 'Don't kill Bobby' update: Funeral arrangements for child who was taken off life support(WDIV)FLAT ROCK, Mich. - Funeral announcements for Bobby Reyes, a 14-year-old boy who was taken off life support Tuesday after a legal battle, have been announced. Their attorney drove to Detroit to try to file a restraining order to keep hospital officials from doing the test or removing life support. Both sides met in court Tuesday to determine whether Bobby was receiving artificial life or true life support. Jones had been fighting to keep Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor from taking her son off of life support. Michigan Medicine officials filed a 40-page response Monday, saying it's inappropriate to keep Bobby on life support after he was declared brain-dead Sept. 25.

Watch Local 4 News at 4 -- Oct. 15, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 4 -- Oct. 15, 2019DETROIT - Here's our top story on Local 4 News at 4:'Don't kill Bobby' updateBobby Reyes, 14, was taken off life support Tuesday after his family fought to keep doctors from doing so at an Ann Arbor Hospital. Health officials at Mott Children's Hospital confirmed the child was brain-dead after running a second test. Watch the full report on Local 4 News at 4Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

'Don't kill Bobby': Hospital performing critical test as family scrambles to maintain life support
Read full article: 'Don't kill Bobby': Hospital performing critical test as family scrambles to maintain life supportREAD: Health officials say continuing life support inappropriate if boy is brain-deadThe test is what the family has been fighting all along. Both sides met in court Tuesday to determine whether Bobby is receiving artificial life or true life support. Jones has been fighting to keep Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor from taking her son off of life support. They are holding up signs asking hospital officials to stop the second test. As the family attorney heads to Detroit to file the injunction, hospital officials are already performing the second brain activity test.

Judge to decide if 14-year-old Michigan boy will be taken off life support
Read full article: Judge to decide if 14-year-old Michigan boy will be taken off life supportANN ARBOR, Mich. - We are just hours away before a Washtenaw County judge decides the fate of 14-year-old Bobby Reyes. Health officials with Michigan Medicine released a statement, saying it's inappropriate to continue to keep the boy on life support. Here's the full statement from Michigan Medicine:"Our health care team at Michigan Medicine empathizes with the family of Bobby Reyes, who are facing an extremely difficult and heartbreaking situation. "Michigan Medicine needs to proceed with a second examination to confirm there is irreversible cessation of all functions, including the brain stem. "Our team at Michigan Medicine sympathizes with the Reyes family and is committed to providing support in this difficult time."

Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- Oct. 14, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- Oct. 14, 2019DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 11:UAW-GM strikeThe United Automobile Workers union has called the National GM Council to Detroit as negotiations between the union and automaker continue. Bobby ReyesWe are just hours away before a Washtenaw County judge decides the fate of 14-year-old boy. All-American Girls Professional Baseball LeagueIt has been 27 years since the movie "A League of Their Own" was released, a true story about the women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League in the 40s and 50s. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Family plans another court battle to keep 14-year-old Bobby Reyes on life support
Read full article: Family plans another court battle to keep 14-year-old Bobby Reyes on life supportHealth officials with Michigan Medicine released a statement, saying it's inappropriate to continue to keep the boy on life support. Here's the full statement from Michigan Medicine:"Our health care team at Michigan Medicine empathizes with the family of Bobby Reyes, who are facing an extremely difficult and heartbreaking situation. An initial brain death examination on Sept. 24 showed Bobby had no detectable brain or brain stem function. Michigan Medicine has not proceeded with the second examination because the family sought relief in court, and a hearing is planned for Tuesday. "Our team at Michigan Medicine sympathizes with the Reyes family and is committed to providing support in this difficult time."

Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- Oct. 10, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at 11 -- Oct. 10, 2019DETROIT - Here's what you missed on Local 4 News at 11:Mother fights to keep son aliveDoctors said Bobby Reyes has been brain dead since he got out of U of M hospital in late September. His mother is fighting to keep him on life support. Medical marijuanaThe proposal to award licenses to 15 medical marijuana dispensaries in Warren was passed by city council Tuesday, but Warren Mayor Jim Fouts said he's going to veto it. Body cam arrestA Macomb County man is in jail after trying to get away from deputies on an all-terrain vehicle. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Vigil held for brain-dead boy as Metro Detroit mother fights to keep him on life support
Read full article: Vigil held for brain-dead boy as Metro Detroit mother fights to keep him on life supportANN ARBOR, Mich. - A vigil was held Thursday for a brain-dead Ash Township boy as news came that the hospital would wait another week before taking him off life support. Bobby Reyes, 14, of Ash Township, was hospitalized at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor after a severe asthma attack in September. His mother, Sarah Jones, successfully fought to stop the hospital from taking her son off life support when doctors declared him brain-dead. Reyes was supposed to be taken off life support Friday, but the hospital has agreed to give the family another week as they search for a facility he can be transferred to. Michigan Medicine released the following statement Thursday afternoon:"Families facing situations involving determination of brain death face unfathomable heartbreak.

ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019Michigan boy to be taken off life support as mother fights to keep him aliveA local mother who is fighting to keep her son alive said life support will be removed Friday. Bobby Reyes, 14, of Ash Township, was hospitalized at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor after a severe asthma attack in September. His mother, Sarah Jones, successfully fought to stop the hospital from taking her son off life support when doctors declared him brain-dead. Adoption fees at animal shelters across the country will be reduced Oct. 12 as part of Bissell's Empty the Shelters day. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Michigan boy to be taken off life support as mother fights to keep him alive
Read full article: Michigan boy to be taken off life support as mother fights to keep him aliveANN ARBOR, Mich. - A local mother who is fighting to keep her son alive said life support will be removed Friday. His mother, Sarah Jones, successfully fought to stop the hospital from taking her son off life support when doctors declared him brain-dead. Her attorney is looking to file an injunction in hopes of keeping Reyes on life support while they try to find another facility willing to take him in. Michigan Medicine released the following statement Thursday afternoon:"Families facing situations involving determination of brain death face unfathomable heartbreak. If extensive testing shows there is irreversible cessation of all brain functions, including the brain stem, continuing medical interventions is inappropriate and violates the professional standards of Michigan Medicine.

Metro Detroit family fights to keep son alive, Phoenix doctor agrees to take case
Read full article: Metro Detroit family fights to keep son alive, Phoenix doctor agrees to take caseANN ARBOR, Mich. - A Downriver mother has new hope as she fights to keep her son alive. Bobby Reyes, 14, was hospitalized at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor after a severe asthma attack in September. His mother, Sarah Jones, successfully fought to stop the hospital from taking her son off life support when doctors declared him brain-dead. Allegiant Healthcare of Phoenix has agreed to take Reyes in. More information on Allegiant Healthcare of Phoenix can be found here.

Downriver mother fights to keep child on life support; facility rejects transfer
Read full article: Downriver mother fights to keep child on life support; facility rejects transferANN ARBOR, Mich. - It's been a heartbreaking few weeks for an Ash Township family. Bobby Reyes, 14, was hospitalized at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor after a severe asthma attack in September. His mother, Sarah Jones, successfully fought to stop the hospital from taking her son off life support when doctors declared him brain-dead. The facility specializes in long-term post-acute, medically complex care services to patients who are recovering from serious illnesses or injuries and require additional critical care services for their conditions. Her attorney is looking to file an injunction in hopes of keeping Reyes on life support while they try to find another facility willing to take him in.

Local 4 News at Noon -- Oct. 10, 2019
Read full article: Local 4 News at Noon -- Oct. 10, 2019DETROIT - Here's what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon (watch the episode above).Metro Detroit family fights to keep son alive, Phoenix doctor agrees to take caseA doctor in Phoenix has stepped in to take over treatment of a Downriver 14-year-old boy on life support. Bobby Reyes was hospitalized at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor after a severe asthma attack in September. His family has been raising funds to transfer him to Allegiant Healthcare of Phoenix. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Watch Local 4 News at Noon -- Oct. 10, 2019
Read full article: Watch Local 4 News at Noon -- Oct. 10, 2019DETROIT - Here's what's coming up on Local 4 News at Noon (watch the episode above).Metro Detroit family fights to keep son alive, Phoenix doctor agrees to take caseA doctor in Phoenix has stepped in to take over treatment of a Downriver 14-year-old boy on life support. Bobby Reyes was hospitalized at Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor after a severe asthma attack in September. His family has been raising funds to transfer him to Allegiant Healthcare of Phoenix. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Monday, Sept. 30, 2019
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Monday, Sept. 30, 2019'Don't kill Bobby': Mother fighting Ann Arbor hospital to keep son on life support wins court battleA mother fighting to stop an Ann Arbor hospital from taking her 14-year-old son off life support won a court battle to keep doctors from pulling the plug. Sarah Jones has been desperately trying to stop Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor from taking her son, Bobby Reyes, off life support. Bobby was pronounced brain-dead a little more than a week ago after suffering an asthma attack and cardiac arrest. 'Don't kill Bobby': Mother fighting Ann Arbor hospital to keep son on life support wins court battleWATCH Local 4 News at 114 fast factsMichigan Gov. READ MOREMother shot, killedA young mother was fatally shot on Detroit's west side, police said.

ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Sept. 30, 2019
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Sept. 30, 2019Weather permitting, crews will close the northbound I-75 ramp to Big Beaver Road at 5 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, for reconstruction. During the ramp closure, northbound traffic will be directed to use the Corporate Drive/Crooks Road exit ramp. According to authorities, it started just after 11 p.m. and was on the billboard on I-75 near M-59 for about a half hour. Monday marks the 15th day since union leaders decided to initiate a national strike Sunday, Sept. 15, against the automaker. Submit a news tipTell us what's happening in your community -- submit a news tip to Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit right here.

'Don't kill Bobby' rally taking place in Ann Arbor
Read full article: 'Don't kill Bobby' rally taking place in Ann ArborANN ARBOR, Mich. - A rally is set to take place outside the 15th District Court at 8 a.m. Monday in Ann Arbor. It centers around a 14-year-old boy named Bobby Reyes. He is on life support at the University of Michigan Hospital. Doctors say Reyes is brain dead after suffering an asthma attack and cardiac arrest. His family was told he would be removed from life support pending a second test.

'Don't kill Bobby' -- rally taking place in Ann Arbor
Read full article: 'Don't kill Bobby' -- rally taking place in Ann ArborA rally is set to take place outside the 15th District Court at 8 a.m. Monday in Ann Arbor. It centers around a 14-year-old boy named Bobby Reyes. He is on life support at the University of Michigan... Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019
Read full article: ClickOnDetroit NIGHTSIDE report -- Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019Metro Detroit mother fighting to keep son on life support after doctors tell her he's brain deadA Metro Detroit mother is fighting to keep her son on life support after doctors told her he is brain dead. Doctors told Sarah Jones that after one more test confirms a lack of viable brain activity, her son will be removed from life support Friday morning. Be informedFake officerPolice are trying to determine if a man impersonating an officer pulled people over in Metro Detroit. LEARN MOREMurder investigationThe reward for information about the murder of a Detroit mother who was killed while sitting in the driveway outside her home has been increased to $2,500. Tweets by Local4NewsCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Metro Detroit mother fighting to keep son on life support after doctors tell her he's brain dead
Read full article: Metro Detroit mother fighting to keep son on life support after doctors tell her he's brain deadANN ARBOR, Mich. - A Metro Detroit mother is fighting to keep her son on life support after doctors told her he is brain dead. Doctors told Sarah Jones that after one more test confirms a lack of viable brain activity, her son will be removed from life support Friday morning. She is seeking a legal injunction to stop the hospital from taking Bobby off life support. A Facebook group that supports keeping Bobby on life support has been created. "And, our care teams work hard providing families with extensive support when their children's health continues to worsen despite treatment."