Jahi McMath Case: Brain-Dead Girl Released to Family

A 13-year-old brain dead girl has been released to the custody of her mother this evening, according to an official with Children's Hospital Oakland.

"A short while ago, the body of Jahi Mcmath was released by Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland to the coroner," said Dr. David Durand, chief of pediatrics, in a statement.

"The coroner has released her body to the custody of her mother, Latasha Winkfield, as per court order, for a destination unknown," the statement said.

"Our hearts go out to the family as they grieve for this sad situation and we wish them closure and peace," Durand said.

Attorneys for the hospital and McMath's family reached an agreement on Friday for the possible removal of McMath to another facility.

Jahi went into the hospital on Dec. 9 for a tonsillectomy procedure that was intended to cure a sleep apnea problem that had made it difficult for her to sleep.

However, she suffered complications after the procedure and doctors declared her brain dead on Dec. 12.

Attorney Christopher Dolan said Friday that Jahi's family had arranged for a facility to accept Jahi but he declined to name the facility.

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