The parents of critically ill infant Charlie Gard ended their fight for their son to receive experimental treatment in the United States on Monday, rueing the time "wasted" in their five-month legal battle. "A whole lot of time has been wasted," a tearful Gard said outside the High Court in London, after his lawyer announced the ending of their legal fight for the child, widely known as Baby Charlie. "Had Charlie been given the treatment sooner, he would have had the potential to be a normal, healthy boy," Gard said in a statement as supporters chanted "Justice for Charlie." "Rather, it confirms that whilst NBT may well assist others in the future, it cannot and could not have assisted Charlie," the hospital said. "Pope Francis is praying for Charlie and his parents and feels especially close to them at this time of immense suffering.

Source: The China Post July 25, 2017 05:03 UTC