Celebrity Justice
Hogan Pal Could Spend Life "In Nursing Home," Says Doc

Posted Oct 9th 2007 2:12PM by TMZ Staff

The prognosis is looking grim for John Graziano, the ex-Marine and friend of Nick Hogan's who was severely injured in their crash, according to a new court filing.
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In a report filed by registered nurse Joanne Jones and first reported by the St. Petersburg Times, she says that Graziano responds only to a pinch and has a gag reflex, but doesn't respond to touch or sound.

His pupils are fixed and don't respond to light. According to Jones, Graziano's doctor says that his prognosis "remains guarded" and that John, 22, will "most likely spend the remainder of his life in a nursing home." John was also described as "comatose" and "on total life support."

Jones was hired by the Pinellas County court to determine Graziano's condition because his father, Edward Graziano, is seeking an independent guardian for his son.A hearing is set in St. Petersburg for tomorrow morning.

UPDATE: The clerk of the Pinellas County court tells TMZ that prior to the start of the hearing tomorrow morning, Judge Lauren Laughlin will hear arguments on a motion to continue the case until a later date by John's father Edward Graziano.

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1. should have been Nick

Posted at 2:22PM on Oct 9th 2007 by metaverse

2. Oh, my God, that is just tragic...

Posted at 2:23PM on Oct 9th 2007 by Trish

3. YOU LOSER CELEBRITY.... WHY DONT THE COURTS MAKE AN"EXAMPLE" OUTTA NICK. I AM SICK OF ALL THIS CRAP....


NICK BROOKE LINDA GO KILL YOURSELF.. HULK (TERRY) BETTER YET DO IT FOR THEM

Posted at 2:23PM on Oct 9th 2007 by april

4. People, for the love of other people, don't drink and drive! And wear your seatbelt. This should show, once again, the results of what happens when people do this.

My prayers go out to the Graziano family, and in all honesty, hopefully Nick faces serious consequences with the judge.

Posted at 2:24PM on Oct 9th 2007 by Andrew

5. Nick always drove like a fool, NOW LOOK WHAT YOU DID!?

Posted at 2:24PM on Oct 9th 2007 by reambo

6. .......WEAR SEATBELTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...that poor young man!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 2:26PM on Oct 9th 2007 by j from TO

7. I thoughtn the hulksters said he was gonna be fine...how tragic

Posted at 2:27PM on Oct 9th 2007 by ickabod

8. I don't ever want to see Nicks face again! Seeing him makes me sick and angry!!! and his parents are much to blame for the way they have/are raising their kids. I hope all the tapes of their show are burned and never to be seen again. Thanks for letting me vent!!

Posted at 2:27PM on Oct 9th 2007 by sick just sick!

9. His Daddy's money will probably get him off , nothing will happen to this sorry kid.

Posted at 2:27PM on Oct 9th 2007 by rhonda

10. I knew this announcement was coming. Pull the plug already--let the man go in peace and dignity!

Posted at 2:28PM on Oct 9th 2007 by too bad

11. This horrific accident, all because Hulk Hogan's son drove like an A-Hole.. Sorry but this kids parents should SUE the heck out of the hogan family, as this wasn't the first time, this Hogan kid drove irresponsibly!

This horrific accident, all because Hulk Hogan's son drove like an A-Hole.. Sorry but this kids parents should SUE the heck out of the hogan family, as this wasn't the first time, this Hogan kid drove irresponsibly!

This horrific accident, all because Hulk Hogan's son drove like an A-Hole.. Sorry but this kids parents should SUE the heck out of the hogan family, as this wasn't the first time, this Hogan kid drove irresponsibly!

Posted at 2:29PM on Oct 9th 2007 by ????

12. Throw the bum in jail.

Never allow him to drive again.

And let's see his sister put a spin on this.

Posted at 2:29PM on Oct 9th 2007 by Robert

13. This had everything to do with street racing, not drinking and driving. Not to mention, even though Nick was driving, the driver of the other car SHOULD ALSO BE BROUGHT UP ON CHARGES.

Posted at 2:29PM on Oct 9th 2007 by Im new

14. This is tragic. Nick has to be held accountable but no matter what they do to him, it won't make up for this young man's loss. This is sad news for both families.

Posted at 2:29PM on Oct 9th 2007 by CV

15. so awful...you survive Iraq to "die" in a stupid car accident.
They will probably end up pulling the plug...and the Hogans keep going on.

Only the good die young...~sniff~ My prayers to this young soldier, a man who serve his country with pride and strength.

Posted at 2:30PM on Oct 9th 2007 by stephanie

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