But before they could file the suit her parents withdrew consent for the action, according to historian J Mills Thornton of the University of Michigan.

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However, permission was later denied when the victim's family withdrew their consent to being involved.

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That member withdrew his consent, forcing Committee Chairman Patrick Leahy (D-VT) to recess the hearing for a short time until the hold was released.

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