Lura Lynn Ryan, wife of former governor George Ryan, sits down for a one-on-one interview with CBS 2′s Bill Kurtis on Dec. 21, 2010. (CBS)
Reporting Steve Miller
CHICAGO (WBBM) – An attorney for former Gov. George Ryan said they have asked federal officials to grant him another furlough to see his terminally ill wife in the hospital. Meantime, his wife, Lura Lynn, is refusing pain medication as she is treated for lung cancer.
WBBM Newsradio 780′s Steve Miller reports that Ryan’s attorney Andrea Lyon said the former governor asked personally for a second temporary furlough to visit Lura Lynn in a Kankakee hospital, but was denied.
So now lawyers are asking the U.S. Bureau of Prisons to let him out of prison overnight to visit Lura Lynn’s bedside.
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“I don’t know if it’s going to make any difference,” Lyon said, “but we’re trying.”
Ryan was granted a two-hour visit with his wife earlier this month.
“We’re just hoping something will happen before it’s too late,” Lyon said. “She’s trying to hang on and won’t take pain meds because she doesn’t want to be out of it,” says Lyon.
Lura Lynn Ryan has lung cancer and, according to her husband’s lawyers, her doctors have said she doesn’t have long to live.
19 Comments
why is this any of our business? why are the ryans informing us of a private family medical matter?when will george ryans legal representatives realize their client will NOT be released early ?
January 26, 2011 at 5:03 pm
Briar…You Are a COLD HEARTED SOB!
January 27, 2011 at 4:01 pm
Who cares ! He shouldnt have commited the crime if he couldnt do the time.She has other family members to comfort her. they are just using this as a excuse to get that crook out of prision!
January 26, 2011 at 5:11 pm
On your death bed, I hope you have a chance to Eat Your Words!
You are an extremely Cold Hearted…xxxxed-xx xxxxx
January 27, 2011 at 4:17 pm
anyone heard of Hipaa? Bill keep it to yourself ~ freedom of the press versus patient privacy. Did she sign a release? ~
January 26, 2011 at 5:12 pm
Why do we continue to think of this as a “punishment” for Ryan, when 1) Rapists and drunk drivers serve less actual time and 2) perhaps it would be more decent to think of it as a kindness toward his wife- regardless of what you think of Ryan. What benefits humanity more, kindness or revenge? We should go after war criminals and people who exploit child labor (DeBeers, your everyday clothing manufacturer, or overseas agricultural giants- who picked your winter tomatoes in Chile? ) with half as much fervor.
January 26, 2011 at 5:14 pm
If you only knew all the things that Ryan really did over the years,
you might think differently.
He is serving the least amount of time, in the easiest of Federal prisons, and closest to his home — if everyone was so fortunate
January 26, 2011 at 5:36 pm
My heart goes out to the Ryan Family my prayers are with you. I would only say one is good for one must be good for in jail. Mr. Ryan when you get out don’t forget about your experiance and advocate for those that get released and are denied employment daily. They deserve a right to provide for there families yet the private sector does not hire. WE need to create jobs for felons etc. I hope you get to see your wife again Keep in mind the many millions who sit in prison everyday while there loves ones die and are not given a chance to see them. GOD BE WITH YOU ND THE RYAN FAMILY
January 26, 2011 at 5:18 pm
There are many jail inmates who did’nt or could’nt see their love ones before they passed so what makes George Ryan think he will get special treatment? You’ve done the crime now do your time and quit the press. Period!
January 26, 2011 at 5:21 pm
Wasn’t it 4 weeks ago that we were told she had “hours to live” according to CBS2 and WMAQ 5. Now she’s still alive and clinging to life. I’m sorry but I have no pity for George or the family. He was dirty, he got caught, he never showed ANY remorse for his crimes. Live with it Ryans. QUIT complaining.
January 26, 2011 at 5:39 pm
Let the guy visit his wife of 50 years for a few days! What’s so hard to figure out about that? Holy cow! I didn’t like him and didn’t vote for him, but seriously, how about some human compassion?
January 26, 2011 at 6:04 pm
The corruption keeps going on and on and on. I believe that he is being let out and we just don’t know about it. What I don’t understand is why these building inspectors are getting caught taking bribes and the City is letting them keep their pensions? Ryan was not allowed to keep any of the pension money neither did his wife? What gives???
January 26, 2011 at 7:10 pm
At least three weeks ago, WBBM-TV’s was the only website that reported Mrs. Ryan might have “hours to live”. Tonight, the early news promoted their late news with: “Be careful how you answer you phones”. Bill and Walter must want to be a part of this but why?
January 26, 2011 at 7:28 pm
Whatever, I think that yes this person has to pay for whatever he did and he has been doing exactly that, But he has been married for a very long time to his beloved and I do think that he should have that opportunity to do that..And after that serve whatever time he has left.. We can certainly break rules for everyone,right like what we did for Mr.Rahm Emmanual today–he should not be here running for Mayor. He left here to go service the President for the last few years and now here he is on the ballots for Mayor.. And Mr. Obama show us prove that you were born in Hawaii,,why is it that we haven’t been able to see that proof…Give this man a simple few days to say good bye to his wife is all I am saying….
January 26, 2011 at 8:12 pm
No, that isn’t all you said. You said something about Rahm Emmanaul, the President and, Hawaii. I would not have a clue what they, Rahm Emmanaul, the President and, Hawaii would have to do with a story about Mr. and Mrs. Ryan’s dilemmas?
January 27, 2011 at 1:23 am
If it was a common man, he would NEVER be allowed to leave to go to his wife. While its a sad situation. I say keep him in jail where he belongs. As far as her not taking pain meds, well thats HER decision, she can try to be coherent for what? I say take the meds lady, he aint coming out again
January 26, 2011 at 10:04 pm
WHAT A LOAD OF BS yet again from Lyin Ryans lawyers. Last month…YES…1 MONTH AGO, Lyin Ryans lawyers were all over the news claiming that Ryans wife had ONLY HOURS TO LIVE…and he should be released from jail. Well, hours, turned into days…now weeks……MORE LIES….FROM GEORGE “LYIN” Ryan and his team of scheysters.
January 26, 2011 at 11:44 pm
…if the sea hag refuses her meds so what die in pain, justa s those six willis kids did …ask your corrupt hubby about that as YOU helped him spend the money”karma”…now keep the fat felon in the pokie where bubba can keep a eye on his punk! just stay out of the news cause your not.
January 27, 2011 at 6:14 am
…she looks like a taliban fighter with the rug on….
January 27, 2011 at 6:17 am