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FILE - In this undated file photo provided by his family, Charlie Gard lays in Great Ormond Street Hospital in London. A member of the medical team that treated Charlie Gard has defended their care for the infant who died of a rare genetic disease while criticizing political and religious leaders who intervened in the case. The health care worker wrote an anonymous opinion piece in the Guardian newspaper Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017, saying staff at Great Ormond Street Hospital &quot;loved this child to bits&quot; but reached the point where they could do no more. (Family of Charlie Gard via AP, File)

British hospital worker defends staff in Charlie Gard case

By DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

FILE - In this file photo dated Monday, July 24, 2017, Chris Gard, the father of critically ill baby Charlie Gard reads a statement next to mother Connie Yates, right, at the end of their case at the High Court in London. British media are reporting a family announcement that 11-month old Charlie Gard, has died Friday July 28, 2017. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, FILE)

The Latest: UK PM May offers prayers for Charlie’s parents

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This is an undated hand out photo of Chris Gard and Connie Yates with their son Charlie Gard provided by the family, at Great Ormond Street Hospital, in London. The parents of critically ill infant Charlie Gard, Monday July 24, 2017 withdrew their court fight seeking permission to take the child to the United States for medical treatment. Chris Gard and Connie Yates wept as their attorney revealed the results of brain scans. The 11-month-old has a rare genetic condition, and his parents fought hard to receive an experimental treatment. Doctors said it wouldn't help and contended Charlie should be allowed to die peacefully. (Family of Charlie Gard via AP) ** FILE**

Charlie Gard, ill U.K. infant, dies one week before 1st birthday

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

Connie Yates, mother of critically ill baby Charlie Gard arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Wednesday, July 26, 2017. A British judge is set to rule on where Charlie Gard, a baby with a rare genetic disease, will spend the last days of his life. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

UK judge OKs plan for ill baby Charlie to go to a hospice

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Connie Yates, mother of critically ill baby Charlie Gard arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Wednesday, July 26, 2017. A British judge is set to rule on where Charlie Gard, a baby with a rare genetic disease, will spend the last days of his life. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

Judge approves plan for Charlie Gard to be sent to hospice

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Connie Yates, center, mother of critically ill baby Charlie Gard arrives at the Royal Court of Justice in London, Tuesday, July 25, 2017. Lawyers for the family of critically ill infant Charlie Gard and the hospital treating him were returning to court for a hearing Tuesday, a day after the baby's parents said they were dropping their long legal battle to get him experimental treatment.The subject of Tuesday's hearing at the High Court in London was not immediately clear. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein)

Judge set to decide on where Charlie Gard spends last days

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Connie Yates, mother of critically ill baby Charlie Gard arrives at the Royal Courts of Justice in London, Wednesday, July 26, 2017. A British judge is set to rule on where Charlie Gard, a baby with a rare genetic disease, will spend the last days of his life. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

The Latest: Judge sets deadline for moving baby to hospice

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Supporters of critically ill baby Charlie Gard outside the High Court in London after his parents Connie Yates and Chris Gard spoke Monday, July 24, 2017. The parents of critically ill baby Charlie Gard wept as they dropped their legal bid Monday to send him to the United States for an experimental medical treatment, acknowledging that the window of opportunity to help him had closed. (AP Photo/Caroline Spiezio)

The Latest: Hearing on Charlie Gard case to resume Wednesday

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Illustration on the dangerous precedent of the Charlie Gard case by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times

Charlie Gard case shows overreach of state on medical care

By Michael P. Orsi

Chris Gard, the father of critically ill baby Charlie Gard finishes reading out a statement next to mother Connie Yates, right, at the end of their case at the High Court in London, Monday, July 24, 2017. The parents of critically ill baby Charlie Gard dropped their legal bid Monday to send him to the United States for an experimental treatment after new medical tests showed that the window of opportunity to help him had closed. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Charlie Gard’s parents ask court to let him die at home

By JILL LAWLESS - Associated Press

Charlie Gard and the death of humanity

By Judson Phillips

Connie Yates and Chris Gard, the parents of critically ill baby Charlie Gard, dropped their legal bid Monday after medical tests showed that the window of opportunity to help him had closed. (Associated Press)

Charlie Gard at mercy of British government, not parents

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

The parents of critically ill baby Charlie Gard, Connie Yates and Chris Gard, arrive at the High Court in London, Monday, July 24, 2017. The parents of the 11-month old, who has a rare genetic condition and brain damage, are returning to court for the latest stage in their effort to seek permission to take the child to the United States for medical treatment. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

The Latest: Pope prays for ill baby Charlie Gard and parents

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The parents of critically ill baby Charlie Gard, Connie Yates and Chris Gard, arrive at the High Court in London, Monday, July 24, 2017. The parents of the 11-month old, who has a rare genetic condition and brain damage, are returning to court for the latest stage in their effort to seek permission to take the child to the United States for medical treatment. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Charlie Gard’s parents withdraw appeal to send ill U.K. infant to U.S. for treatment

By Caroline Spiezio - Associated Press

Supporters of critically ill baby Charlie Gard shout and hold placards before his parents Connie Yates and Chris Gard arrived at the High Court in London, Monday, July 24, 2017. The parents of the 11-month old, who has a rare genetic condition and brain damage, are returning to court for the latest stage in their effort to seek permission to take the child to the United States for medical treatment. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Charlie Gard parents drop legal fight, agree to let him die

By CAROLINE SPIEZIO and JILL LAWLESS and DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press

The window of opportunity to try to save Charlie Gard has closed. (Associated Press/File)

Charlie Gard case: Parents of U.K. infant give up legal fight

By Bradford Richardson - The Washington Times

Charlie Gard's parents Connie Yates and Chris Gard arrive at the Royal Courts of Justice in London where the hearing will resume into the case of their terminally-ill baby, Friday July 21, 2017. A British court is giving the parents of 11-month-old Charlie Gard a chance to present fresh evidence that their terminally ill son should receive experimental treatment. (Lauren Hurley/PA via AP)

Baby Charlie protesters rally as hospital reports threats

By GREGORY KATZ - Associated Press

Charlie Gard's parents Connie Yates and Chris Gard arrive at the Royal Courts of Justice in London where the hearing will resume into the case of their terminally-ill baby, Friday July 21, 2017. A British court is giving the parents of 11-month-old Charlie Gard a chance to present fresh evidence that their terminally ill son should receive experimental treatment. (Lauren Hurley/PA via AP)

Baby Charlie Gard’s latest brain scan is ‘sad reading’

By CAROLINE SPIEZIO - Associated Press

A supporter of critically ill baby Charlie Gard holds up a photograph of him after his court case finished for the day at the High Court in London, Friday, July 14, 2017. The parents of the 11-month old, who has a rare genetic condition and brain damage, returned to court Friday hoping for a fresh analysis of their wish to take the critically ill child to the United States for medical treatment. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

When the government becomes a god, part 2

By Rebecca Hagelin

The parents of critically ill baby Charlie Gard, Connie Yates and Chris Gard, right, arrive at the High Court in London, Friday, July 14, 2017. The parents of the 11-month old, who has a rare genetic condition and brain damage, returned to court Friday hoping for a fresh analysis of their wish to take baby Charlie to the United States for medical treatment. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

American doctor to travel to UK in Charlie Gard case

By CAROLINE SPIEZIO and DANICA KIRKA - Associated Press