A trial date was set after a brief hearing.
Douglas Kennedy, lower right, is seen at the 1998 funeral of Michael Kennedy in Centerville. Also in the photo are, clockwise from lower center, Michael's son, Michael Jr., Timothy Shriver, Robert Kennedy Jr., Joseph Kennedy, Stephen Kennedy Smith, and Douglas.MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — A judge is due to rule on what evidence must be made available to a son of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy in connection with a maternity ward scuffle.
Douglas Kennedy is expected Thursday in Mount Kisco town court. He has pleaded not guilty to physical harassment and child endangerment.
The charges stem from Kennedy's Jan. 7 attempt to take his 2-day-old son from the maternity ward at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco. Nurses tried to stop him, citing hospital policy, and two claim he injured them.
Kennedy says he wanted the baby to get some fresh air.
At a hearing in June, he requested information from the hospital, including medical and personnel records. The hospital resisted and the judge said he would rule by Thursday.
According to NewCity Patch.com, a trial date was set for Oct. 22 following a brief hearing.
The judge also denied most of Kennedy's requests for access to hospital records. But he said the hospital should turn over its written policies about taking a baby from the hospital.