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This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later
Isaac Valdez, a 26-year-old Jehovah's Witness from Texas, was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain haemorrhage during an epileptic seizure. Following his initial treatment, his family believed he had refused blood transfusions and refused to undergo emergency procedures.
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Published 07 Nov 2026, 01:27 UTC · Updated 07 Nov 2026, 04:52 UTC
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