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Real event · international · 2026-11-07

This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changed

Final verdict announced: November 8, 2026 at 1:01 AM ET

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This man refused life-saving treatment because of his religion - days later the rules changed

Jehovah's Witness leaders relaxed strict rules on blood transfusions, but the change came 23 days too late for Isaac Valdez.

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The change in rules regarding blood transfusions was significant.

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