Kansas

The notorious late-term abortion provider Dr. George Tiller was killed inside his church Sunday morning.

He was shot by a gunman while serving as an usher at Reformation Lutheran Church in Wichita, Kan. Although Tiller had been the focus of many pro-life activists, they were quick to distance themselves from the killing and condemn it as a “cowardly” act of violence.

“We are shocked at this morning's disturbing news that Mr. Tiller was gunned down,” said Troy Newman, president of the Operation Rescue, on Sunday. “We denounce vigilantism and the cowardly act that took place this morning.” more >>

Late-term abortionist George Tiller was acquitted on 19 charges of illegal abortions.

A jury of three men and three women reached the not guilty verdict on Friday in less than an hour, disappointing pro-life groups that were closely watching the trial of one of the nation's few late-term abortion practitioners.

But the pro-lifers say the case will not have much impact on future cases challenging abortion. more >>

Late-term abortion provider Dr. George Tiller testified Wednesday against charges of an illegal financial relationship with a physician who provided the required second opinion for the procedures.

Tiller told jurors he never paid Dr. Ann Kristin Neuhaus for her services. She was paid by her patients and not by his clinic, he said.

Tiller went on trial this week on 19 misdemeanor charges of violating abortion laws in Kansas which require a second independent physician to sign off on the validity of late-term abortions. more >>

The nation’s most notorious abortion doctor, George Tiller, went on trial Monday to defend himself against 19 counts of illegal late-term abortions.

Defense attorney Dan Monnat argued that Kansas is prosecuting Tiller for actions that a state medical board official had supported, according to The Associated Press. The Kansas Board of Healing Arts suggested that Tiller get second opinions for late-term abortions from Dr. Kristen Neuhaus.

The attorney is making the case that Tiller tried to comply with late-term abortion laws by getting advice from the state's medical licensing board and a private attorney. more >>

Two pro-life groups will launch prayer events next week to coincide with the trial of a Kansas late-term abortion doctor.

George R. Tiller, who has been charged with 19 counts of illegal late-term abortions, will stand a jury trial on Monday, March 16. Last month, a district judge denied a motion by Tiller's attorneys to suppress evidence and dismiss the charges against him.

Operation Rescue, a pro-life activist group based in Wichita, and the Christian Defense Coalition plan to hold prayer events at the court and prayer rallies each night of the trial, which is expected to last two weeks. more >>

Lawyers for the late-term abortion provider, George Tiller, are again trying to dismiss criminal charges against him, filing papers Monday that claimed former Kansas Attorney General Phil Kline illegally obtained evidence presented in the case.

The 154-page motion sought to suppress the evidence resulting from Kline's investigation of Tiller's clinic, accusing his office for "outrageous governmental conduct" and a "deeply-flawed inquisition process."

The evidence includes medical records that supports the 19 misdemeanor charges against Tiller, who ran an abortion clinic in Wichita. more >>