Sarah Palin Develops Strong Pro-Life Record on Abortion as Alaska Governor
Anchorage, AK (LifeNews.com) -- As the governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin hasn't had many opportunities to address the issue of abortion, but she has promoted a pro-life position when given the opportunity. Palin has appeared to have an attitude focusing on getting pro-life measures approved but making sure they're done right.
California Poll Shows Small Lead for Measure for Parental Notification on Abortion
Sacramento, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A new poll of California voters find a plurality support a November ballot proposal that would help parents by allowing them to know when their teenage daughters are considering an abortion. Proposition 4 represents the third attempt to give parents the right to be aware of a potential abortion decision.
Pro-Life Advocates Seek Guinness Record for Democratic Convention Abortion Sign
Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- Local pro-life advocates in Denver have unfurled what they claim is the largest protest sign ever assembled and they are hoping to obtain a Guinness World Record as a result. The pro-life advocates made an official attempt to enter the record book with the pro-life sign showing the Democratic Party promotes abortion.
Massachusetts Judge Rejects Pro-Life Challenge to Abortion Protest Zone
Boston, MA (LifeNews.com) -- A Massachusetts judge has rejected a free speech challenge from pro-life advocates to a new buffer zone that limits the free speech rights of protestors and sidewalk counselors. A leading pro-life law firm that filed suit against the law said it is an unconstitutional infringement on First Amendment rights.
Abortion Center in Michigan Faces Charges Related to Dumping Babies, Records
Lathrup Village, MI (LifeNews.com) -- An abortion center in Michigan is facing 12 charges of illegal dumping related to the bodies of babies killed in abortions and patient medical records local pro-life advocates found in the dumpster outside the abortion facility. Members of Citizens for a Pro-Life Society made the discovery earlier this year.
Missouri Foundation for Health Blasted for Donations to Pro-Abortion Groups
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life advocates are blasting the Missouri Foundation for Health for making donations to Planned Parenthood and pro-abortion groups. The donations were part of a group of $2.6 million in grants from the Missouri group to 21 local organizations.
Ohio Planned Parenthood Runs PR Ads to Distract From Abortion Business
Cincinnati, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood of Southwest Ohio is following the lead of the national Planned Parenthood organization, which is doing everything possible to distract the public's attention from the fact that it is the nation's largest abortion business. The Ohio affiliate has new ads saying it also does legitimate services.
New York Pro-Life Advocates Protest Groundbreaking of Kingston Abortion Center
Kingston, NY (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life advocates in southeastern New York turned out to oppose the groundbreaking ceremony of a new abortion center built in conjunction with the merged Kingston and Benedictine hospitals. Local officials held the ceremony to begin the construction of the Foxhall Ambulatory Surgery Center.
Christian Medical Group Echoes Concerns on California Case and Pro-Life Docs
Sacramento, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A leading Christian group for medical professionals is echoing concerns about a California Supreme Court ruling that it says could have negative ramifications for pro-life physicians. The state high court ruled that doctors have an obligation to provide medical care regardless of their religious or moral views.
California Supreme Court Decision Impacts Abortion Conscience Clause
Sacramento, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A ruling released today by the California Supreme Court could have a negative impact on doctors and medical professionals when it comes to abortion. In its ruling, the state high court said nonessential, elective care trumps the freedom of conscience of physicians and their ability to practice medicine in accordance with their religious or moral beliefs.
Maryland Officials Drop Charges Against Pro-Life Advocates on Abortion Protest
Bel Air, MD (LifeNews.com) -- Maryland officials have dropped all charges against 18 pro-life advocates who were peaceful abortion protest along the streets of Bel Air. Earlier this month, they were arrested without warning by Hartford County State Troopers during their multi-city protest featuring abortions signs.
Portland, Oregon Abortion Business Delayed Another 60 Days for Permit
Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- Women and children in Oregon will get another 60 day reprieve before Planned Parenthood builds a new abortion business in a historically black area targeting them. City officials in Portland, Oregon were expected to close the deal on Wednesday, but the developers weren't ready.
Barack Obama's Campaign Responds to Charge He Lied About Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The campaign of pro-abortion presidential candidate Barack Obama has responded to charges that he misrepresented his views on an abortion bill that protected babies who survive abortions. The Obama camp essentially repeated the claims that Obama opposed the bill for legitimate reasons.
Indiana County Requires Abortion Practitioner to Have Hospital Privileges
Evansville, IN (LifeNews.com) -- An Indiana county has established a new precedent the rest of the state can follow by making sure abortion practitioners there have admitting privileges at local hospitals. That's important in the ever-increasing cases of botched abortions where women need immediate medical care.
South Dakota Abortion Ban Backers Say Opposition Coming From Washington
Pierre, SD (LifeNews.com) -- The backers of Initiated Measure 11, the November ballot proposal that would put a law on the books prohibiting most abortions, say most of the opposition to the measure is coming from out of state. Pro-abortion groups held a press conference in Washington earlier this week to launch their campaign against it.
Voting for Pro-Abortion Candidates is "Evil," Kansas Catholic Bishops Say
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The Catholic bishops in Kansas have released a new voter's guide that makes it clear supporting a candidate who favors legal abortions is "evil." In the joint document, they say Catholic voters would "commit moral evil" by backing candidates who support abortion, euthanasia or embryonic research.
South Dakota Abortion Advocates Launch Campaign to Defeat Pro-Life Measure
Pierre, SD (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion advocates in South Dakota on Tuesday officially launched their campaign against a November ballot proposal that would prohibit most abortions. They say the ban is just a first step in overturning the Roe v. Wade decision that allowed virtually unlimited abortions throughout pregnancy.
Nebraska Report Shows Abortions Dropping to Lowest Totals Since 1974
Lincoln, NE (LifeNews.com) -- A new report from Nebraska shows the number of abortions there falling to their lowest levels since 1974, when the state first started keeping track of abortions after Roe v. Wade. That means Nebraska is following the national trend that has shown abortions declining across the country to historic lows.
New York Abortion Center in Kingston Will Begin Construction Next Week
Kingston, NY (LifeNews.com) -- The new abortion center that will be located in this southeastern New York city will see construction begin next week. The Foxhall Ambulatory Surgery Center abortion facility was slated to be open by the end of the year but likely won't begin doing abortions until early 2009.
California Judge Says Abortion Story Behind Parental Notification OK for Ballot
Sacramento, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A California judge has ruled that the summary backers of a measure for parental notification on abortion originally submitted can stay on the ballot. Abortion advocates challenged it when they learned the teenager involved in the story did not need to notify her parents.
Maryland University Changes Speech Codes After Pro-Life Group Complains
Baltimore, MD (LifeNews.com) -- A Maryland university has agreed to modify their allegedly unconstitutional “speech code” and “speech zone” policies that restricted a pro-life student group from sharing its message on campus. University of Maryland-Baltimore County officials responded to issues raised from a pro-life law firm.
Portland, Oregon to Close Deal For Abortion Center in African-American Area
Portland, OR (LifeNews.com) -- City officials in Portland, Oregon are expected to close the deal on Wednesday with the nation's largest abortion business that would put a new abortion facility in a historically black neighborhood. Pro-life advocates there are launching a last-minute campaign to stop the deal from going through.
New York City Has Extremely High Abortion Rate Despite Free Birth Control
New York, NY (LifeNews.com) -- If there is any place in the nation women can get free or low-cost birth control, it's New York City. But a new report indicates the abortion rate in the nation's largest city is three times higher than the national average despite the easy access to birth control and contraception.
Massachusetts Pro-Life Group Names Informed Consent Bill for Abortion Victim
Boston, MA (LifeNews.com) -- A Massachusetts pro-life group wants the state legislature to approve a bill giving women information on abortion's risks and complications. The request follows the death of 22-year-old Laura Smith, who died after a Hyannis abortion practitioner botched a legal abortion and took her life.
Chattanooga Pro-Life Teenagers Hope to Raise $20K to Stop Abortion Center
Chattanooga, TN (LifeNews.com) -- Teenagers in the Tennessee city of Chattanooga aren't prepared to make the pro-life adults in town do all the work in opposing the building of a new abortion center. They're ready to do their part by raising $20,000 in one day to support the cause.
Judge: Woman Who Killed Pregnant Mom, Stole Unborn Baby Stays in Custody
McKeesport, PA (LifeNews.com) -- A judge has ruled that a woman who sliced open a pregnant mother's stomach and stole her unborn child must remain in custody while a trial in her case moves ahead. Andrea Curry-Demus, 38, will remain in custody on charges that she killed 18-year-old Kia Johnson.
Arizona Sheriff Joseph Arpaio Accused of Violating Ruling in Prisoner Abortions
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- Sheriff Joseph Arpaio has made a name for himself nationwide with his tough tactics on prisoners serving in county jails in Phoenix, Arizona. Now, a pro-abortion law firm is accusing him of violating a court order requiring him to allow pregnant women to get abortions.
Iowa Community of Dubuque Will See New Planned Parenthood Center Open
Dubuque, IA (LifeNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood plans to open a new center in Dubuque, Iowa but won't confirm many details about it, including its location and whether it will do surgical abortions. Once the details are fully known, local pro-life advocates say they will do everything they can to oppose it and give pregnant women real help.
Kansas Voters Defeat Number One Pro-Life District Attorney Phill Kline
Overland Park, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas voters on Tuesday night defeated the man whom pro-life advocates consider the number one pro-life district attorney in the country. Phill Kline was the only local prosecutor to bring charges against a Planned Parenthood abortion business since the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
Colorado Abortion-Personhood Amendment Gets OK From Top Pro-Life Group
Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- One of the nation's leading pro-life groups has given a Colorado statewide ballot measure that would establish personhood for unborn children its stamp of approval. Focus on the Family has endorsed the measure that Colorado voters will consider when they go to the polls in November.
California Abortion Practitioner Arrested for Assault on Pro-Life Advocate
Santa Ana, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A California abortion practitioner was arrested on Saturday after allegedly assaulting a pro-life advocate who wanted to take pictures of him. The incident involves abortion practitioner Howard Pfupajena, who went to work at the Clinica Medica Para La Mujer abortion center that has been in trouble with the law.
New Hampshire Pro-Life Group Endorses John McCain, Cites Abortion Record
Concord, NH (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life group in New Hampshire is squarely in Senator John McCain's corner and has issued an endorsement for his presidential bid. New Hampshire Citizens for Life joins pro-life groups in states from California and Wisconsin to Pennsylvania and Wyoming in backing McCain.
California Abortion Advocates Go After Details of Parental Notification Proposal
Sacramento, CA (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion advocates in California after going after a state ballot proposition that would allow parental notification on abortions. They are saying the measure's ballot summary should be changed because the teen the law is named after was married at the time of the abortion that killed her.
Pro-Life Group's Campaign Will Focus on Late-Term Abortion Practitioner Tiller
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life group is starting a national campaign to get pro-life advocates to Kansas to help put more focus on George Tiller. The late-term abortion practitioner will face a trial early next year on charges he did illegal abortions and Operation Rescue hopes to put more pressure on him.
Chattanooga, Tennessee Looks More Likely to Get New Abortion Business
Chattanooga, TN (LifeNews.com) -- The city that locals say is the largest in the United States without an operating abortion center appears more and more likely to get a new abortion business. Stuart Schneider, who operates abortion facilities in Raleigh and Charlotte, North Carolina and Augusta, Georgia, may be opening one here.
Florida Pro-Life Group Protests at EPOC Facility, Place of Botched Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A Florida pro-life group is planning protests tomorrow at an Orlando abortion center that it complains is giving discounts for abortions. The EPOC abortion center is also the site of a botched abortion that occurred when abortion center staff tried to get around the ban on partial-birth abortions.
Pro-Life Leader Says Newspaper Misleads Catholic Voters on Pro-Abortion Pols
Trenton, NJ (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life Catholic leader says a New Jersey newspaper is misleading Catholic voters on the importantance of not supporting candidates who back abortion. The Trenton Times claims single issue voting based on abortion is passe this election cycle and quotes a priest who misleads its readers.
Stanford Professor Under Fire for Duplicitous Grant on Abortion Drug Study
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Stanford University and a professor at the prestigious college are coming under fire for not properly monitoring conflicts of interest. Alan Schatzberg, the head of the psychiatry department, has been questioned about a grant involving the abortion drug's use in treating depression.
Late-Term Abortion Practitioner George Tiller Heads to Trial After Court Loss
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller is now finally headed for a trial after a local judge dismissed two requests for the case to be dismissed. Tiller has been charged with doing illegal late-term abortions and will potentially be held accountable next year.
South Dakota Abortion Center Apparently Still Not Doing Abortions With New Law
Sioux Falls, SD (LifeNews.com) -- The lone abortion center in South Dakota appears as if it is still not doing abortions following the implementation of a new law a week and a half ago. Rather than tell women abortion kills children and has numerous risks, Planned Parenthood closed its doors to women wanting abortions.
Virginia Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Will Get Full Appeals Court Hearing
Richmond, VA (LifeNews.com) -- The full 4th Circuit Court of Appeals will hold a hearing on a Virginia law that bans partial-birth abortions after a divided panel ruled 2-1 against it. The appellate court agreed on Monday to a request from pro-life Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell for the hearing.
Kansas Judge Dismisses George Tiller Motion Against Late-Term Abortion Law
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A Kansas judge ruled against late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller and his request to declare Kansas' ban on most late-term abortions unconstitutional. District Court Judge Clark Owens determined that the post-viability abortion ban is legitimate.
Colorado Abortion-Personhood Amendment Gets Backing of 70 Physicians
Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- More than 70 doctors and physicians have endorsed the constitutional amendment that would define unborn children as persons under law and could lead to a major abortion battle. The Colorado Secretary of State certified Amendment 48 in may and will place it on the November ballot.
Parents of Dead Teen Whose Unborn Child Was Stolen Forgive Culprit at Funeral
McKeesport, PA (LifeNews.com) -- The parents of a teenager girl who became a homicide victim when Andrea Curry-Demus, 38, allegedly sliced open her stomach and stole her unborn child say they forgive her. The parents of 18-year-old Kia Johnson spoke at her funeral on Friday after her body was found in Curry-Demus' apartment.
Alabama Nurse in Botched Abortion Case Told to Limit Defense Testimony
Montgomery, AL (LifeNews.com) -- The nurse in a botched abortion and medical paperwork falsification case has been told to limit her defense testimony. That was the decision of a court that is hearing about Janet F. Onthank King, a nurse at the now-defunct Summit Medical Center abortion business in Birmingham.
Pro-Life Group Says Negligence in Abortion Death Case a Nationwide Problem
Hyannis, MA (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life group is reacting to the not guilty plea abortion practitioner Rapin Osathanondh entered yesterday. Osathanondh says his medical negligence was not responsible for the abortion death of Laura Smith, a 22-year-old who died after he botched abortion procedure.
Texas Man Gets Two Charges for Beating Pregnant Girlfriend, Killing Baby
McKinney, TX (LifeNews.com) -- The Texas law that pro-life advocates put in place to protect pregnant women and their unborn children from acts of violence is coming into play again. Another Texas man has been charged under the unborn victims law that allows justice for both mother and child.
Michigan Pro-Life Group Disputes Results of New Media Poll on Abortion
Lansing, MI (LifeNews.com) -- A leading Michigan pro-life group is disputing the results of a new poll claiming to show a majority of the state's residents support abortion. Right to Life of Michigan says the wording of the WXYZ-TV poll tilts the results in the direction of the pro-abortion side.
Wayne State University in Michigan Subject of Pro-Life Discrimination Lawsuit
Detroit, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Wayne State University in Michigan is the subject of a new lawsuit from the pro-life student group there, which claims the college discriminated against it. WSU Students for Life says university officials refused to allow the organization the same access to student fees and facilities that other student groups have.
Abortion Practitioner Who Killed Woman in Legal Abortion Pleads Not Guilty
Hyannis, WA (LifeNews.com) -- The abortion practitioner who has been charged with manslaughter after killing one of his patients in a botched legal abortion has plead not guilty to charges of manslaughter. Rapin Osathanondh killed 22-year-old Laura Smith in a legal abortion in September at his abortion facility.
Connecticut Sees Abortions Increase Despite Declining Nationwide Trend
Hartford, CT (LifeNews.com) -- The number of abortions in Connecticut is on the rise with a jump of about 2,000 in 2006 and another jump of over 400 last year. That increase occurred despite a general decline in the abortion totals nationwide that have seen abortions reach their lowest point since the days after the Roe v. Wade decision.
Kansas Prosecutor Criticized for Not bringing Charge in Death of Unborn Baby
Leavenworth, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas is one of 37 states with an unborn victims law similar to the one used to prosecute Scott Peterson for killing his wife Laci and unborn child Conner. However, the law does no good if prosecutors are unwilling to bring charges for killing both victims in an attack on mother and child.
Woman Who Killed Pregnant Mother and Stole Baby Had Baby Obsession
Pittsburgh, PA (LifeNews.com) -- The woman who has been charged with homicide for killing a pregnant teenager mother by slicing open her stomach and stealing her baby had an obsession with having a child. The mental health issues appear to have stemmed originally from a February 1990 miscarriage Andrea Curry-Demus had.
Christian Medical Group Highlights Media Bias on Bush Abortion Proposal
New York, NY (LifeNews.com) -- A medical group for Christian doctors and nurses is highlighting media bias found in a New York Times story about a new Bush administration proposal. The policy would help pro-life medical professionals avoid employment discrimination if they don't want to participate in abortions.
Florida Planned Parenthood Builds New Center With $1.3M in Local Grants
Manatee, FL (LifeNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood is building a new local center in this southern Florida city, a suburb of Sarasota, thanks to $1.3 million in local grants from three community foundations. This is the first Planned Parenthood facility in Manatee County but it supposedly won't do abortions.
Aurora, Illinois Officials Issue Final Permit for Planned Parenthood Abortion Ctr
Aurora, IL (LifeNews.com) -- At the first of the month, city officials in Aurora, Illinois issued a final permit for the new Planned Parenthood abortion center that pro-life advocates have been opposing for over a year. The Final Certificate of Occupancy for the 22,000-square-foot abortion facility has been under dispute since last year.
Pro-Life Group Releases Names of Late-Term Abortion Staff to Urge Quitting
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life group that monitors late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller in Kansas has released the names of his abortion center staff. They don't want the 22 staff members to be picketed or targeted, but hope pro-life advocates will surround them with prayer and encouragement to quit.
Pro-Life Groups May Sue Over Abortion Protest Limits at Democratic Convention
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- During the Democratic convention, pro-life groups have asked Denver officials to give them a commitment to conduct a prayer vigil at the Pepsi Center before the event. Because they haven't received assurances the event will go on unhindered they are considering filing a lawsuit this week.
Ohio Abortion Center Evicted After Complaints From Local Pro-Life Advocates
Green, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Local pro-life advocates in this city near Akron successfully got local officials to evict an abortion business that set up shop near a legitimate medical center. Formerly known as Ohio Women's Center, G&H Healthcare served as an abortion business in the city of Green in Summit County.
California Voters Leaning Towards Supporting Parental Notification on Abortion
Sacramento, CA (LifeNews.com) -- California voters are not familiar with the statewide initiatives that will appear on the ballot when voters go to the polls in November. One of those is of interest to pro-life advocates because it would require that parents are notified when a teenager girl is considering an abortion.
Planned Parenthood Abortion Center Closes Instead of Following New Law
Sioux Falls, SD (LifeNews.com) -- Monday was the first day that Planned Parenthood, which operates the only abortion business in South Dakota, had to comply with a new state law telling women the truth about abortion. Rather than tell women abortion kills children and has numerous risks, Planned Parenthood closed its doors.
Woman Kills Pregnant Mother, Steals Her Baby; Now Charged With Homicide
Pittsburgh, PA (LifeNews.com) -- A western Pennsylvania woman who apparently killed a pregnant mother and cut open her stomach to steal her unborn child has been charged with homicide. Andrea Curry-Demus of Wilkinsburg has been in policy custody since the crime occurred and she also faces charges of unlawful restraint and kidnapping.
Kansas Judge in George Tiller Abortion Case Gets Low Marks From Bar
Wichita, KS(LifeNews.com) -- Judge Clark V. Owens will soon determine whether or not to dismiss the charges the state attorney general has filed against late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. However, a pro-life group points out members of the Wichita Bar Association have given him low marks.
Ohio Judge Admits She's Never Denied Teen's Abortion Bypass Request
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Several states have dealt with the problem of judges routinely approving requests for a judicial bypass so teens can get abortions without their parents' knowledge or consent. Now, an Ohio judge has admitted she's never denied a single request from a teen to get around the parental involvement law.
Pro-Life Group, Girl’s Mother Respond to Indictment of Abortion Practitioner
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life group has weighed in on news that abortion practitioner Rapin Osathanondh has been indicted in the legal abortion death of Laura Smith. Her mother, Eileen Smith, has responded as well and said she is glad he will likely be held accountable in her daughter’s abortion death.
Tennessee May See New Abortion Business Open next Month in Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN (LifeNews.com) -- Abortions may return to Chattanooga, Tennessee for the first time in 15 years, according to a leading pro-life state legislator. Sen. David Fowler says he doesn't know much about the details but understands that Stuart Schneider has proposed opening an abortion center in town.
South Dakota Will Begin Enforcing Law Telling Women Abortion Kills Children
Pierre, SD (LifeNews.com) -- The state of South Dakota will begin enforcing an abortion law that tells women the practice will kill a unique human being. South Dakota Attorney General Larry Long says the law will go into effect on Saturday following a decision earlier this month by a federal appeals court saying it's constitutional.
Planned Parenthood Teams Up With Girls Inc For Pro-Abortion Workshops
Billings, MT (LifeNews.com) -- Girls Inc. is back in the news over abortion and now the group for young women is teaming up with Planned Parenthood. The organization, which has come under fire for adopting a pro-abortion position, is conducting workshops in Montana with the nation's largest abortion business.
Abortion Practitioner Who Killed Patient Will Plead Not Guilty to Manslaughter
Hyannis, MA (LifeNews.com) -- The abortion practitioner who has been charged with manslaughter after killing one of his patients in a botched legal abortion plans to plead not guilty to charges of manslaughter. Rapin Osathanondh killed 22-year-old Laura Smith in a legal abortion in September at his abortion facility.
Wyoming Pro-Life Group Backs John McCain, Best Option to Oppose Abortion
Cheyenne, WY (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life group in Wyoming has issued an endorsement for presidential candidate John McCain saying he is the best option for voters who are serious about opposing abortion. Right to Life of Wyoming says his opponent, Barack Obama, is so extreme that he would overturn state pro-life laws.
Virginia Attorney Says No Charges in Case of Catholic Charity OKing Abortion
Richmond, VA (LifeNews.com) -- Richmond Commonwealth's Attorney Michael N. Herring says no charges will be filed in connection with a Catholic charity that came under fire recently for allegedly helping a foreign teenager in the foster care system to have a secret abortion.
Abortion Practitioner Indicted for Killing Woman in Botched Legal Abortion
Hyannis, MA (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion practitioner Rapin Osathanondh has been charged with manslaughter after killing one of his patients in a botched legal abortion. Osathanondh did the abortion on 22-year-old Laura Smith, who died in September at his Women's Health Center abortion business.
California Woman Settles Lawsuit Over Disposal of Baby After Abortion
Los Angeles, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A woman has settled her lawsuit with Los Angeles County after officials said the body of her baby after an abortion had been disposed of along with medical waste. Yolanda Garnett filed the suit saying she was prevented from receiving her baby's body afterwards for a more proper burial.
Kansas Judge Will Rule in Two Weeks on Charges Against Abortion Practitioner
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas judge says he will rule within two weeks on whether to dismiss the charges the state attorney general has filed against late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. Sedgwick County District Judge Clark Owens plans to issue a decision prior to the scheduled July 29 conference with attorneys.
Massachusetts Woman Who Killed Boyfriend Was Victim of Coerced Abortion
Danvers, MA (LifeNews.com) -- Kathie DeFelice is charged with first-degree murder in the killing of her boyfriend, William Olsen Jr. Though it only helps explain her actions rather than excuse them, DeFelice was the victim of a coerced abortion of a baby she wanted to have but Olsen never wanted.
Alabama Woman Charged With Manslaughter for Killing Unborn Baby
Florence, AL (LifeNews.com) -- An Alabama woman has been charged with manslaughter for intentionally killing her unborn child by severing the umbilical cord before birth. Jennifer Darlene Johnson was arrested by authorities after she came to the hospital and doctors realized that she took the life of her child.
Indiana Gov Candidate Thompson Gets Major Funding From Abortion Advocates
Indianapolis, IN (LifeNews.com) -- Indiana gubernatorial candidate Jill Long Thompson trails pro-life Gov. Mitch Daniels in the money race in terms of cash spend and cash on hand. But the money she does have is coming to her from a top pro-abortion group because she support unlimited abortions paid for at taxpayer expense.
Pro-Life Group Focuses on Businesses Helping Late-Term Abortion Practitioner
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- In a continued effort to put pressure on Kansas late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller in the wake of the failure of the state government holding him accountable for potentially illegal abortions, Operation Rescue has released a list of businesses he works with.
Ohio Right to Life Endorses John McCain, Only Electable Pro-Life Candidate
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- Ohio Right to Life is the next state pro-life group to stand behind John McCain for president over his pro-abortion rival Barack Obama. The group says McCain is strongly pro-life on abortion and the only pro-life candidate with a realistic chance of sitting in the White House.
New Abortion Center in Kingston, New York Won't be Completed Until 2009
Kingston, NY (LifeNews.com) -- A new abortion center in southeastern New York won't be completed until next year despite projections it would open for business before the end of 2008. Michael Kaminski, chief executive officer of Kingston Hospital, said Monday night that construction will begin in August.
Missouri Right to Life Releases Pro-Life Endorsements for Primary Election
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- A top pro-life group in Missouri has released its primary election endorsements for the state House, Senate, congressional and statewide seats. The group has already announced that it would support both of the Republicans running for governor.
University of Kansas Professor Quits Helping Late-Term Abortion Practitioner
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life group learned that a University of Kansas professor was helping late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. Burtram Odenheimer, a Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Kansas School of Medicine, was now signing off on second and third-trimester abortions.
University of Kansas Professor Now Helping Late-Term Abortion Practitioner
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life group has learned that a University of Kansas professor is now helping late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. Burtram Odenheimer, a Clinical Assistant Professor with the University of Kansas School of Medicine, is now signing off on second and third-trimester abortions.
Planned Parenthood Abortion Ctr in Indiana Adds Adoptions, Too Little Too Late
Indianapolis, IN (LifeNews.com) -- The Planned Parenthood abortion business in Merrillville, Indiana has decided to add adoption to its roster of services, but the annual report of the nation's largest abortion business shows it's too little, too late. While doing more than 25 percent of all abortions, Planned Parenthood rarely refers for adoptions.
Man Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison for Abortion-Sexual Abuse Coverup
Hartford, CT (LifeNews.com) -- A Connecticut man and his two accomplices have been sentenced in a kidnapping and sexual abuse case where a Planned Parenthood abortion business did an abortion on the girl, who was 15 at the time. Adam Gault is headed to prison for 25 years and his accomplices received three years each.
Abortion Center Owner in California Pleads Not Guilty to Unlicensed Abortions
San Diego, CA (LifeNews.com) -- The owner of a chain of abortion center in California pleaded not guilty on Thursday to charges of pretending to be a physician and doing abortions without a license. Bertha Pinedo Bugarin, 48, also faces charges of giving women the dangerous abortion drug mifepristone without having a medical license.
Kansas Gov Kathleen Sebelius Goes After Pro-Life Democrat State Senator
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Very rarely does a sitting governor oppose fellow party members running for an election, but pro-abortion Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is doing just that. The potential Barack Obama running mate is attacking a pro-life Democrat and supporting his primary opponent because she disagrees with his abortion stance.
YouTube Bashed Again for Removing Another Pro-Life Video Exposing Abortion
Detroit, MI (LifeNews.com) -- The popular video sharing web site YouTube is the subject of criticism again for removing a pro-life video exposing abortion. In this new case, YouTube took down a video from Citizens for a Pro-Life Society showing an abortion center that was investigated for illegally dumping medical waste.
Teenager in Texas Says Mom Subjected Her to Forced Abortion, Buried Baby
Galena Park, TX (LifeNews.com) -- A teenager in a Houston suburb says her mother forced her to have an abortion and then buried the body of the baby in the backyard. Police have investigated the case and may have discovered the baby's body but won't release further details about the evidence they collected.
Washington Debate on Pharmacists and Morning After Pill Heads to Court
Olympia, WA (LifeNews.com) -- A debate over whether pharmacists should be required to fill prescriptions for all drugs, including those that would violate their moral or religious beliefs, is headed to a federal appeals court next week. On Tuesday, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals will take up a lawsuit from abortion advocates.
Minnesota Pro-Life Group Strongly Endorses John McCain for President
St. Paul, MN (LifeNews.com) -- A Minnesota pro-life group is the fourth statewide pro-life organization to issue an endorsement for John McCain for president. The backing of the Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life comes on the heels of pro-life groups in California, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania backing McCain.
Wisconsin Woman Who Nearly Became Forced Abortion Victim Loses Money
Appleton, WI (LifeNews.com) -- The Wisconsin woman who nearly became a victim of a forced abortion will not receive any more financial restitution in the case. Darshana Patel, 39, received a spiked drink from her boyfriend Manishkumar Patel, who laced it with a dangerous abortion drug to try to cause her baby's death.
Ohio Man Arrested After Assaulting Teen Daughter, Wanted Abortion for Her
Cleveland, OH (LifeNews.com) -- A man whose 16-year-old daughter is pregnant is now in policy custody after he was arrested on accusations he assaulted her. Moses Cade, a 35-year-old man has been accused of beating his 16-year-old pregnant daughter and now faces charges of domestic violence and endangering children.
Colorado Planned Parenthood Finishes New Denver Abortion Center Early
Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood in Colorado has finished its new building three months ahead of schedule and the massive facility will do abortions and serve as a political headquarters for its election campaigns. The building, located at East 38th Avenue and Pontiac Street in the suburb of Stapleton, opened last week.
Wisconsin Abortion Numbers Plummet 14 Percent in 2007 as Centers Close
Madison, WI (LifeNews.com) -- New numbers are in from the state of Wisconsin on the number of abortions done in the state in 2007 and pro-life advocates are ecstatic that they show a decline of 14 percent. Last year, 1,313 fewer babies were killed by abortion as the number of abortions dropped from 9,580 in 2006 to 8,267 in 2007.
Virginia Attorney Will Look Into Catholic Charity Helping Teen Get Abortion
Richmond, VA (LifeNews.com) -- A state attorney who works for the city of Richmond will investigate a recent scandal involving a Catholic charity that came under fire recently for allegedly helping a foreign teenager in the foster care system to have a secret abortion.
Assisted Suicide Crusader Jack Kevorkian's Congressional Bid Certified
Royal Oak, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Elections officials in Oakland County have certified that assisted suicide crusader Jack Kevorkian has submitted enough signatures on petitions to qualify for the November ballot as an independent candidate. The certification comes on the heels of a victim's son confronting him.
Missouri Pro-Life Radio Show Issues Etc. Back on the Air After Cancellation
St. Louis, MO (LifeNews.com) -- Three months after the sudden cancellation of the popular radio show "Issues, Etc.," the broadcast team returned to the airwaves on a new station. Last week, the conservative Christian talk show that regularly addressed pro-life issues broadcast its first show from its new home on KSIV AM in St. Louis, MO.
Abortion Center in California Closed as Owner Faces Criminal Charges
San Diego, CA (LifeNews.com) -- An abortion center near San Diego, California has closed as the owners are facing charges of 10 felony counts of practicing medicine without a license and grand theft. Bertha Bugarin and her sister Raquel have pleaded not guilty to doing abortions despite not holding a medical license.
Yale Student Who Made "Abortion Art" to Debut New Work at London Museum
New Haven, CT (LifeNews.com) -- The Yale University art student who caused a national uproar by supposedly making a senior art project showing her having repeated abortions is slated to unveil a new work in England. London's Tate Modern museum invited Aliza Shvarts to debut a new art project concerning culture and technology.
Civil Lawsuit Laci's Family Filed Against Scott Peterson Pushed Back
Modesto, CA (LifeNews.com) -- The civil lawsuit the family of Laci Peterson filed against Scott Peterson for his role in the killings of Laci and her unborn child Conner has been pushed back. The trial had been scheduled to begin July 8 but Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Roger Beauchesne pushed it back.
More Details Revealed in Case of Kentucky Abortion Practitioner's Malpractice
Lexington, KY (LifeNews.com) -- More details have been revealed in the case of Kentucky abortion practitioner Hamid Sheikh, who recently had his medical license suspended after the state medical board found a host of problems. The investigation of his abortion center came after he was accused of Medicaid fraud on wrongly billing abortions.
Kansas Pro-Life Group Wants New Medical Board Chief to Monitor Abortion
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius has appointed a new director of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, the agency responsible for monitoring doctors. Jack Confer will replace Larry Buening, who resigned amid criticism of the Board failing to hold abortion practitioners accountable.
Missouri Pro-Life Group Upset Supreme Court Allows Midwives to Do Abortions
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- The Missouri Supreme Court appears to have handed abortion advocates a victory when it issued a ruling Tuesday on health care legislation. The state's high court ruled on the Missouri Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
Montana Abortion Advocates Say Personhood Amendment Lacks Signatures
Helena, MT (LifeNews.com) -- Abortion activists in Montana say pro-life advocates who are behind a personhood proposal failed to collect enough signatures to get the measure on the November ballot. CI-100 would establish legal personhood for unborn children and could pave the way for banning abortions in the state.
Idaho Must Pay ACLU Lawyers 66K Over Failed Lawsuit on Abortion Consent
Boise, ID (LifeNews.com) -- The state of Idaho owes lawyers from the pro-abortion ACLU law firm $66,000 after failing to uphold a law requiring parental consent for abortions. In losing the lawsuit, the state was forced to pay for attorney fees for the pro-abortion firm, which represented the Planned Parenthood abortion business.
Abortion Practitioner Accused of Killing Baby Born Alive After Botched Abortion
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- An abortion practitioner in Kansas stands accused of killing a baby who apparently was born alive following a failed abortion procedure. Officials with the pro-life group Operation Rescue alerted LifeNews.com to the situation and said it involves infamous late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller.
Texas Pro-Life Groups Celebrate Closing of Late-Term Abortion Business
Dallas, TX (LifeNews.com) -- The rash of abortion centers closing down continues and pro-life advocates in Dallas, Texas are excited to learn that they're next on the list. Aaron Women’s Health Center, a late-term abortion facility, will be closing its doors, and that's good news for the people who have prayed for this day to come.
Planned Parenthood Affiliate Affirms National Barack Obama Endorsement
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- The national Planned Parenthood abortion business is waiting on its local affiliates to affirm a unanimous vote by its board of directors to endorse Barack Obama. Planned Parenthood of Northern New England voted unanimously to ratify that decision and other local affiliates are expected to follow suit.
Kansas Group Heads Pro-Life Supreme Court Petition Against Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A Kansas pro-life group is heading up a new petition effort to persuade the Supreme Court reverse itself in the Roe v. Wade case that allowed unlimited abortions. Kansas Coalition for Life chairman Mark Geitzen says the petition is a unique opportunity for pro-life advocates to make a stand.
Ohio Supreme Court Should Clarify Abortion Drug Law Appeals Court Says
Cincinnati, OH (LifeNews.com) -- A federal appeals court says the top court in Ohio should clarify a state law to protect women from the dangerous RU 486 abortion drug. The law has been embroiled in a legal battle ever since an abortion business took it to court following approval from the state legislature.
Pennsylvania Man Assaulted Pregnant Girlfriend, Wanted to Give Her Abortion
Greensburg, PA (LifeNews.com) -- A Pennsylvania man has been arrested after he attacked his pregnant girlfriend and repeatedly stabbed her with scissors. John Wilson, 34, reportedly told his live-in girlfriend Autumn Dittmar that he wanted to cause her to have an abortion.
Oregon Woman Confirms Congressional Candidate Erickson Paid for Abortion
Portland, OR (LifeNews.com) -- An Oregon woman is speaking out and has confirmed scandalous allegations that 5th District congressional candidate Mike Erickson paid for her abortion. The 34-year-old woman known only as Tawnya told the Oregonian newspaper that Erickson took her to the abortion center.
Pennsylvania Pro-Life Group Third to Issue Endorsement for John McCain
Harrisburg, PA (LifeNews.com) -- The Pennsylvania Pro-Life Federation is the third statewide pro-life group to issue an endorsement for presidential candidate John McCain. The group's Board of Directors recently unanimously endorsed the Arizona senator over pro-abortion rival Barack Obama.
Abortion Center Owners Officially Charged With Doing Unlicensed Abortions
Los Angeles, CA (LifeNews.com) -- Two owners of a chain of abortion businesses in southern California were officially charged Friday with 10 felony counts of practicing medicine without a license and grand theft. Bertha Bugarin and her sister Raquel have pleaded not guilty to doing abortions despite not holding a medical license.
Minnesota Makes 4.7M in Grants to Help Women Find Abortion Alternatives
St. Paul, MN (LifeNews.com) -- The Minnesota health department has distributed grants totaling $4.7 million over the next three years to pregnancy centers and other agencies that help pregnant women find abortion alternatives. The grants will hopefully help offset the increase of abortions due to new Planned Parenthood centers.
Ohio Law Allowing Women to See Ultrasound Before Abortion Goes Into Effect
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- A new Ohio law saying abortion practitioners must give the woman an opportunity to view the active ultrasound image of the unborn child went into effect on Friday. The measure is another effort to give women information on fetal development they don't normally receive before an abortion.
California Planned Parenthood Spends 700K Against Parental Notice on Abortion
Sacramento, CA (LifeNews.com) -- As it has done in past years, Planned Parenthood abortion businesses in California are willing to shell out some of their abortion profits to make sure they can leave parents in the dark about teen abortions. They are, once again, spending heavily to defeat a parental notification measure.
New York Pro-Life Advocates Celebrate Closing of New City Abortion Center
New City, NY (LifeNews.com) -- Local pro-life advocates will hold a celebratory mass at St. Augustine Church today to mark the closing of a local abortion center. Abortion practitioner Jae-Hak Choe has closed his abortion facility located on 200 E. Eckerson Road and he appears to have retired rather than sold it to someone else.
Arizona Senate Approves Bill Banning Non-Doctors From Doing Abortions
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- On Wednesday, the Arizona Senate approved a bill on a voice vote that would prohibit non-doctors from doing abortions. The measure is targeted at nurses and other non-physicians after a Planned Parenthood nurse admitted she had been doing abortions for years.
Abortion Practitioner's License Suspended in Kentucky, Shuts Down Center
Lexington, KY (LifeNews.com) -- A Kentucky abortion practitioner engaged in such shoddy practices that state officials have temporarily suspended his medical license. The action comes after Hamid Hussain Sheikh pleaded not guilty in November to charges that he wrongly billed the state for abortions at his business.
California Pro-Life Advocates Rally at Capitol Against Tax-Funded Abortions
Sacramento, CA (LifeNews.com) -- California pro-life advocates participated in a rally today at the state capitol to protest state taxpayer funding of abortions. The state spends more than $33 million to pay for the abortions of poor women even though main abortion business Planned Parenthood brought in $1 billion in revenue last year.
Virginia Catholic Charity Under Fire for Helping Teenager Get Secret Abortion
Richmond, VA (LifeNews.com) -- A Catholic charity in Virginia is coming under fire for allegedly helping a foreign teenager in the foster care system to have a secret abortion. Officials with Commonwealth Catholic Charities in Richmond allegedly signed a parental consent form for the abortion, violating state law.
Minnesota Pro-Life Group Celebrates 40 Years of Protecting Human Life
St. Paul, MN (LifeNews.com) -- One of the leading pro-life groups in Minnesota is celebrating 40 years of working to protect unborn children from legal abortions. Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life marks 40 years of dedication to protecting and defending human life from abortion and practices like euthanasia and cloning.
Colorado Pro-Life Group Says State Republican Party Must Oppose Abortion
Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- A Colorado pro-life group is upset with the state Republican Party leadership and says it needs to work with pro-life voters in the state if it wants its candidates to win in November. Colorado Right To Life says the state GOP shut the group out of having a table at the recent state convention.
Indiana Right to Life Endorses Pro-Life Gov. Mitch Daniels for Re-Election
Indianapolis, IN (LifeNews.com) -- Indiana Right to Life has endorsed Gov. Mitch Daniels for re-election in what will be a general election battle with a clear contrast on abortion. The group's political action committee says Daniels has fulfilled his promise to promote the pro-life perspective and is better than opponent Jill Long Thompson.
Arizona State Senate Approves Revised Ban on Partial-Birth Abortions
Phoenix, AZ (LifeNews.com) -- On Monday, the Arizona Senate approved a revised partial-birth abortion ban that takes into consideration the problems pro-abortion Gov. Janet Napolitano had with an earlier version she vetoed. The bill needs a final approval from the Arizona House before it goes to the governor.
Missouri Governor Blunt Takes Newspaper to Task on His Abortion Record
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- Missouri Gov. Matt Blunt is taking a newspaper to task over its coverage of his pro-life record on abortion issues. Blunt says the Springfield News-Leader published a recent article that made it appear he reneged on the pro-life promises he made as a candidate.
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm Vetoes Partial-Birth Abortion Ban
Lansing, MI (LifeNews.com) -- As expected, Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm vetoed the partial-birth abortion ban on Friday. She said she vetoed the bill because it doesn't have a health exception, even though the three-day-long abortion procedure is never necessary to protect the health of the mother.
Pennsylvania Abortion Center Turns to "Pledge a Protester" Fundraiser
Allentown, PA (LifeNews.com) -- The Allentown Women's Center abortion business in Pennsylvania is tired of the constant presence of pro-life advocates outside its facility. In a passive aggressive effort to intimidate the protesters and compel them to stop, the abortion center is resorting to the old "Pledge a Protester" campaign.
West Virginia Abortions Rise as Local Centers Expand Business, Offer Drugs
Charleston, WV (LifeNews.com) -- The number of abortions in West Virginia is up again after falling previously with the implementation of a new Right to Know law. The increased comes as two abortion centers expand the number of abortions they do and now offer women the deadly abortion drug mifepristone.
Parents of Teen Taken for Secret Abortion Want Culprit Jailed Longer
Atlanta, GA (LifeNews.com) -- The parents of a teenage girl taken for a coerced secret abortion want more jail time for the culprit. They say 44-year-old Cindi Cook is getting off easy by serving just one year of prison time after convicted on charges of interfering with parental custody and violating the parental notification law on abortion.
Texas Pro-Life Group Continues New Tradition of Pro-Life College Scholarships
Houston, TX (LifeNews.com) -- A leading Texas pro-life group is continuing what has become a new tradition within the pro-life movement -- providing scholarships to college students willing to advance the cause of life. Whether it's promoting the pro-life perspective on their campus or after graduation, the programs are becoming popular.
Kansas Supreme Court Holds Hearing on Pro-Abortion Lawsuit Against Kline
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The Kansas Supreme Court held oral arguments on Thursday in a lawsuit a Planned Parenthood abortion business filed against a local district attorney for holding it accountable to state abortion laws. The hearing is the latest in the ongoing abortion battle that has consumed the state.
Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm Will Again Veto Partial-Birth Abortion Ban
Lansing, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Gov. Jennifer Granholm will, once again, veto a ban on partial-birth abortions, putting the potential running mate for Barack Obama well outside the mainstream. The legislature sent Granholm the ban after the Senate backed it on a bipartisan 24 to 13 vote and the House 72-34.
Women's Group Says Georgia Case Highlights Problem of Coerced Abortions
Atlanta, GA (LifeNews.com) -- A leading post-abortion group for women who have had abortions and regret their decision says a recent Georgia case highlights the problem of coerced abortions. Representatives of the Silent No More Awareness campaign say they know women who have been pressured into abortions they don't want.
Kansas Pro-Life Advocate Loses "Stink Bomb" Abortion Protest Lawsuit
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Employees of the late-term abortion center in Wichita run by George Tiller were victorious in small claims court on Tuesday. The court ruled against Mark Gietzen, the chairman of the Kansas Coalition for Life, who sought damages related to a "stink bomb" used against him.
Oakland Pro-Life Activist Expected to Plead Not Guilty in Free Speech Case
Oakland, CA (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life advocate who filed a lawsuit against the city of Oakland saying its new law limiting abortion protests is an unconstitutional infringement on free speech, is expected to be charged under the law and enter a not guilty plea in a hearing today.
Abortion Center Owners in California to Face Trial for Unlicensed Medicine
Los Angeles, CA (LifeNews.com) -- Two owners of a chain of abortion businesses in southern California will face a trial on charges of practicing medicine without a license. Bertha Bugarin and her sister Raquel pleaded not guilty to putting women's health in jeopardy after they did abortions despite not holding a medical license.
Georgia Woman Acting as Girl's Mom in Secret Abortion Case Gets Prison
Atlanta, GA (LifeNews.com) -- A Georgia woman who lied to abortion center officials and signed parental notification papers claiming to be the mother of a teenager is heading to prison. Cindi Cook, 44, claimed she was the mother of her 16-year-old son's girlfriend and got an abortion for the teen without her parents knowing
Planned Parenthood to Open Charleston, South Carolina Abortion Ctr in 2008
Charleston, SC (LifeNews.com) -- Planned Parenthood officials in South Carolina are looking to open a new abortion business in Charleston next year. The abortion center would come after years of declining abortion numbers in the state and a new law requiring abortion practitioners to allow women to see an ultrasound of the unborn child.
California Pro-Life Advocates Wait for Cypress Officials to Decide on Lawsuit
Cypress, CA (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life advocates in California are waiting on city officials in the Los Angeles suburb of Cypress to determine whether it will settle a lawsuit. Members of the Survivors, a pro-life group for young adults, filed the suit after Cypress College squelched their free speech last year.
Kansas Pro-Life Leader Phill Kline to Run for Re-Election as District Attorney
Overland Park, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas district attorney Phill Kline has become a hero for the pro-life community for his valiant efforts to hold a Planned Parenthood abortion business accountable for potentially breaking state law. Kline has battled pro-abortion politicians and been viciously attacked by local media in doing so.
Laci Peterson's Family Files Civil Lawsuit Against Scott Peterson in Killings
Modesto, CA (LifeNews.com) -- The family of Laci Peterson has filed a civil lawsuit against Scott Peterson, her husband and father of her unborn child Conner. In 2003, Scott was convicted of killing both Laci and Conner and dumping their bodies in San Francisco Bay on Christmas Eve 2002.
Kansas Attorney General Six Turns Over Abortion Records to Grand Jury
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas Attorney General Stephen Six has turned over 34 redacted abortion records to the Wichita-based grand jury investigating late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. The records, from 2003, will help the grand jury determine if Tiller broke state abortion laws.
Oklahoma Man Charged Under Unborn Victims Law With Killing Woman, Baby
Tulsa, OK (LifeNews.com) -- A Oklahoma man is one of the first to be charged under a fairly new law that holds criminals accountable when they kill or injure an unborn child in the commission of an attack on the baby's mother. Jesus Francisco Hernandez, 35, is accused of killing Aletheia Kikugawa and her unborn baby in January 2007.
Yale University President Says He Didn't Make Offensive Remark on Pro-Lifers
New Haven, CT (LifeNews.com) -- Yale University president Richard Levin says he didn't make the offensive remark attributed to him at a recent forum former British Prime Minister Tony Blair's new religious group held. Levin reportedly compared pro-life advocates to Islamic extremists because they oppose taxpayer funding of abortion.
Abortion Center in Illinois Hit With Second Botched Abortion Lawsuit in Weeks
Granite City, IL (LifeNews.com) -- The Hope Clinic for Women located in the Illinois side of border of St. Louis, is the subject of the second botched abortion lawsuit in six months. In this new case, a young woman says the abortion center failed to do a complete abortion and left part of her unborn child inside of her -- causing her infertility.
Kansas Grand Jury Not Getting Abortion Records Despite High Court Ruling
Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A Kansas grand jury that is investigating late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller has yet to receive any of the abortion records it needs to determine whether he broke state abortion law. That's despite a Kansas Supreme Court ruling from nearly one month ago that the subpoenas it issued for the records should be honored.
Yale University President Compares Pro-Lifers to Extremists After Abortion Flap
New Haven, CT (LifeNews.com) -- Yale University is in the news again after an art student generated national controversy with her project that supposedly included video footage of multiple self-abortions. Now, the president of the Ivy League school is accused of comparing pro-life advocates to terrorist extremists.
Alaska Planned Parenthood to Open New Abortion Business in Juneau
Juneau, AK (LifeNews.com) -- Abortions are returning to the Alaska capital city for the first time in 15 years as Planned Parenthood of Alaska is set to open a new abortion business this summer. The facility will also some legitimate medical services but also do abortions in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Habitat for Humanity Disassociates With Planned Parenthood Abortion Center
Sarasota, FL (LifeNews.com) -- After an avalanche of phone calls and emails from pro-life advocates locally and across the country, Habitat for Humanity in Sarasota, Florida has disassociated itself with a proposed Planned Parenthood abortion center. The local Habitat board voted Tuesday night to disengage from the project.
Missouri Pro-Life Group Repeats Call for Special Session on Forced Abortions
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life group in Missouri is renewing its call from last month for pro-life Gov. Matt Blunt to call the legislature into a special session. Missouri Right to Life wants the governor to ask lawmakers to debate and vote on a bill that would prohibit forced abortions.
Montana Pro-Life and Abortion Advocates at Polls to Lobby on Ballot Proposal
Helena, MT (LifeNews.com) -- As a couple hundred thousand Montana residents head to the polls across the state today to vote in the primary elections, activists on both sides of the abortion debate will be telling voters whether to sign a petition to get a high-profile measure on the November ballot.
Massachusetts Teenager in Self-Abortion Case Given Pre-Trial Probation
Salem, MA (LifeNews.com) -- Massachusetts teenager Amber Abreu, an 18-year-old who was arrested after she used an anti-ulcer drug to kill her unborn child, has been given pre-trial probation. Abreu's case has reopened the question of whether the Roe v. Wade decision established a woman's right to an abortion on herself.
Federal Appeals Court Rules Woman Can't be Fired for Having Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A federal appeals court has ruled that the same employment discrimination law that protects women who are pregnant from being fired also protects women who have abortions. The 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling in what may be one of the first cases of abortion discrimination.
Kansas Only Recently Received Reimbursement for Sebelius Abortion Dinner
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The office of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius admitted on Monday that the state only recently received a reimbursement for a dinner involving the governor and a late-term abortion practitioner. Sebelius reportedly invited George Tiller and his abortion center staff for a party at Cedar Crest, the governor's mansion.
Michigan Pro-Life Advocates Lobby Granholm on Partial-Birth Abortion Ban
Lansing, MI (LifeNews.com) -- Michigan pro-life advocates are urging calls and emails to the office of Gov. Jennifer Granholm to urge her to sign a ban on partial-birth abortions. The state legislature signed off on the bill last week, but it appears Granholm will likely veto the measure and set up a showdown in the state House and Senate.
California Proposal for Parental Notification on Abortion Makes November Ballot
Sacramento, CA (LifeNews.com) -- California voters will, once again, have an opportunity to vote on allowing parents to be notified when their minor daughter is considering an abortion. The California Secretary of State has determined that Sarah's Law, the latest version of the parental notification initiative, has qualified for the November 4 ballot.
Hillary Clinton Wins Puerto Rico Democratic Primary, Leads Popular Vote
San Juan, Puerto Rico (LifeNews.com) -- Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton won the Puerto Rico presidential primary on Sunday with more than a two-to-one advantage over her pro-abortion rival Barack Obama. Clinton won 68 percent of the vote and the backing of 263,120 voters compare to Obama's 32 percent and 121,458
Kansas Lawmakers Want More Oversight on Gov Mansion After Abortion Event
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Some pro-life lawmakers are seeking more oversight on the governor's mansion after Gov. Kathleen Sebelius held a reception there featuring late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. They say the governor should not be selling access to the building.
South Carolina Governor Officially Signs Abortion-Ultrasound Measure
Columbia, SC (LifeNews.com) -- Just one day after South Carolina residents received good news that Choose Life license plates are on the way, Gov. Mark Sanford on Thursday signed a pro-life bill into law. The legislation allows women a chance to see an ultrasound of their unborn child before the abortion.
Minnesota School Sued for Prohibiting Pro-Life Student's Shirt Against Abortion
Hutchinson, MN (LifeNews.com) -- A Minnesota school district is the subject of a lawsuit from a pro-life law firm after it prohibited a student from wearing a shirt that condemned abortion. The Thomas More Law Center filed the suit Wednesday on behalf of the student and his mother.
Virginia Atty Gen Wants Full Court Hearing on Partial-Birth Abortion Ban
Richmond, VA (LifeNews.com) -- Virginia Attorney General Bob McDonnell said on Friday he plans to ask the full 4th Circuit Court of Appeals to hold a hearing on the state's partial-birth abortion ban. A panel of three judges from the court, in a split 2-1 decision, claimed the state law is unconstitutional.
Ohio House Approves Legislation to Stop Pressured, Forced Abortions
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- The Ohio House on Wednesday approved a bill that will help stop women from being pressured or forced into a decision to have an abortion. The legislative chamber approved the pro-life bill on an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote and it now heads to the Ohio Senate.
Colorado Abortion-Personhood Amendment Will Appear on November Ballot
Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- A constitutional amendment that would define unborn children as persons under law and could lead to a major abortion battle will appear on the November ballot. The Colorado Secretary of State's office notified leaders of Colorado for Equal Rights that enough valid signatures were submitted to qualify it.
Wisconsin Court Holds Hearing on Forced Abortion Victim's Money Request
Appleton, WI (LifeNews.com) -- A local Wisconsin judge held a hearing on Wednesday concerning a request from a woman who was a victim of an attempted forced abortion. Darshana Patel, 39, received a spiked drink from her boyfriend Manishkumar Patel, who laced it with a dangerous abortion drug to try to cause her baby's death.
Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius Comments on Abortion Gala Controversy
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life groups have slammed Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius for hosting a special dinner for late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. A Sebelius spokeswoman tried explain away the controversy and now Sebelius herself is talking about the event.
Colorado Judge Will Decide Soon on Arbitration of Abortion-Buyout Lawsuit
Denver, CO (LifeNews.com) -- A Colorado judge is expected to decide soon on the request for arbitration a Catholic hospital system purchasing two hospitals in Denver is seeking. The system has asked a judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed to stop the buyout after a dispute over abortion.
California Catholic Nurses Don't Want Pro-Abortion Union Representing Them
Fresno, CA (LifeNews.com) -- Nurses at a Catholic hospital in Fresno have voted against participating in the California Nurses Association because the union takes a pro-abortion position. The close vote came after a heavy lobbying campaign by both pro-life advocates and leaders of the state labor organization.
Planned Parenthood Creates New Abortion Center Again With Fictitious Name
Cincinnati, OH (LifeNews.com) -- What does a parking facility have to do with abortion? Not much unless Planned Parenthood is building it. The abortion business is once again using a fictitious name on papers filed with local city officials to get approval to build a new abortion business without tipping off pro-life advocates.
Habitat for Humanity in Florida Reconsiders Helping Abortion Business
Sarasota, FL (LifeNews.com) -- A local Habitat for Humanity chapter accused of helping a Florida-based Planned Parenthood overcome a hurdle to building a new abortion business is reconsidering its decision. It appears the massive amount of calls and emails is helping, but some of them have been counterproductive.
North Carolina House Committee Approves Measure With Choose Life Plate
Raleigh, NC (LifeNews.com) -- A North Carolina House committee approved legislation on Wednesday for a group of affinity license plates, including a Choose Life tag. The House Transportation Committee signed off on the measure and now the legislation goes to the House Finance Committee.
Governor Sebelius Responds to Criticism of Party With Abortion Practitioner
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius responded late Wednesday to criticism from pro-life groups about a party she had at the governor's mansion with an infamous late-term abortion practitioner. A spokeswoman said the event was one of many receptions the governor's office gives to charitable causes.
McKinney, Texas Sees New Pro-Abortion Planned Parenthood Facility
McKinney, TX (LifeNews.com) -- The Dallas suburb of McKinney, Texas, twice identified by the Census Bureau as the country’s fastest-growing city, is getting a new Planned Parenthood facility. While the new office won't do abortions, it will make abortion referrals and distribute the morning after pill.
Planned Parenthood Sued for $50 Million for Injuring Teen in Failed Abortion
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- A Planned Parenthood in the District of Columbia is the subject of a new lawsuit from the mother of a teenager injured in a botched abortion. The abortion involved a teenager who was a victim of rape and the abortion left her with significant medical problems.
Kansas Judge Denies Testimony Request in Planned Parenthood Probe
Overland Park, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A Johnson County judge on Tuesday declined a request from a district attorney looking into potential illegal abortions at a Planned Parenthood to have another local judge testify. Johnson County Attorney Phill Kline wants Shawnee County District Judge Richard Anderson to testify in the case.
Michigan House Approves Ban on Partial-Birth Abortions After Democrats Stall
Lansing, MI (LifeNews.com) -- The Michigan House approved a ban on partial-birth abortions Tuesday night after state Democrats were accused of stalling the vote. Michigan House Speaker Andy Dillon and other House Democrats had come under criticism for refusing to allow a vote on the ban.
Kansas Gov Kathleen Sebelius Held Secret Event With Late-Term Abortionist
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is getting flack from a pro-life group for supposedly holding a secret party at the governor's mansion with an infamous late-term abortion practitioner. Sebelius reportedly invited George Tiller and his abortion center staff for a party at Cedar Crest, the governor's mansion.
Florida Children's Museum in Naples Hires Former Planned Parenthood Staffer
Naples, FL (LifeNews.com) -- A Naples, Florida-based children's museum is raising eyebrows for hiring a former Planned Parenthood fundraiser to become its development director. Earlier this month, the Children’s Museum of Naples named Myra Williams to the new fundraising position.
South Dakota Attorney General Says Abortion Ban May Face Legal Challenge
Pierre, SD (LifeNews.com) -- The South Dakota Attorney General has issued a legal opinion about the measures that will appear on the November ballot. Larry Long says the ballot proposal that is a second try at banning abortions in the state would likely face a legal challenge if voters approve it.
Planned Parenthood in Nebraska Settles Near-Death Botched Abortion Lawsuit
Lincoln, NE (LifeNews.com) -- A Nebraska Planned Parenthood has settled a lawsuit filed by a Nebraska woman after a botched abortion that resulted in the perforating of her uterus and a severe loss of blood. According to doctors who treated the woman after the failed abortion, the procedure could have taken her life.
Missouri Gubernatorial Candidate Sarah Steelman Gets Pro-Life Endorsement
Jefferson City, MO (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life Missouri gubernatorial candidate has received the endorsement of a leading pro-life organization that supports pro-life women for elected office. The Susan B. Anthony List Candidate Fund has endorsed Sarah Steelman, a candidate for the Republican nomination for governor.
California Pro-Life Advocates Renew Campaign Against State Abortion Funding
Sacramento, CA (LifeNews.com) -- Pro-life advocates in California hope to breathe new life into a campaign to get the state out of funding the abortion industry. They are planning a mid-June rally on the steps of the state capital to draw attention to the $33 million California spends on funding abortions.
Pro-Life Leaders Say John McCain Shouldn't Pick Charlie Crist for VP
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- Leading pro-life advocates say one of the top considerations for John McCain for a vice-presidential running mate should be left off of his short list. They're concerned Florida Gov. Charlie Crist isn't sufficiently pro-life and not motivate the base of the Republican Party in the way McCain needs to win.
South Carolina Agency Approves Choose Life License Plates, Ceremony Wed
Columbia, SC (LifeNews.com) -- The South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles has approved the Choose Life license plate for Palmetto State motorists. The decision comes after years of legal wrangling that led all the way to the Supreme Court.
Women Injured by Abortion Confront Florida Barack Obama Supporters
Tampa, FL (LifeNews.com) -- Four women who were injured emotionally and spiritually by their abortions and regret their decisions confronted supporters of Barack Obama at a rally this week in Florida. The members of the post-abortion group Operation Outcry stood on the sidewalk holding signs that read “My Abortion Hurt Me."
Kansas Attorney General Stephen Six Backtracks in Abortion Probe Case
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas Attorney General Stephen Six is backtracking on his demands in an abortion probe case involving a district attorney charging a Planned Parenthood with doing illegal abortions. The backtracking comes amid concerns from pro-life advocates that Six is engaging in a coverup.
Habitat for Humanity Accused of Helping Planned Parenthood Abortion Center
Sarasota, FL (LifeNews.com) -- The Christian non-profit housing ministry Habitat for Humanity stands accused of helping a Florida-based Planned Parenthood overcome a hurdle to building a new abortion business. A pro-life advocate says Planned Parenthood would have been stymied in building the new center without the group's help.
Michigan Abortions Down Over Three Percent to Lowest Level Since 1979
Lansing, MI (LifeNews.com) -- New statistics released today from the Michigan Department of Community Health show the number of abortions dropped in 2007. The number of abortions in Michigan is now at its lowest level since 1979, when the state health department first began tracking figures.
Pro-Life Voters Favor McCain Over Obama, But Some are Defecting
Washington, DC (LifeNews.com) -- New surveys show pro-life voters side with John McCain over leading Democratic candidate Barack Obama. However, a large enough number of pro-life advocates are supporting Obama that it presents concern that Obama is still perceived as pro-life despite his strongly-abortion position.
Kansas Judge Delays Abortion Hearing, Kline Files Motion With Supreme Court
Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A Kansas judge has decided to delay a hearing for two months about whether a case against Planned Parenthood should go to trial. District Attorney Phill Kline has filed 107 charges against a local abortion center saying it violated laws on late-term abortions and falsified medical records.
Ohio Pro-Life Group Files Lawsuit to Protect Free Speech Political Rights
Columbus, OH (LifeNews.com) -- A leading pro-life group in Ohio has filed a lawsuit to protect its free speech political rights when it comes to the organization's ability to engage in issue advocacy. During the critical days before the November general election, the Ohio Right to Life Society wants to be able to speak out on pro-life legislation.
Virginia Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Decision Draws Scorn from Pro-Life Groups
Richmond, VA (LifeNews.com) -- An appeals court's decision to declare the Virginia partial-birth abortion ban unconstitutional has drawn scorn from pro-life groups. This is the second time the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down the state's ban and the recent decision came after a positive Supreme Court ruling.
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