Dr. George Tiller (1941 - May 31, 2009) was an abortion provider at his clinic in Wichita, Kansas, until he was killed at his church Sunday, May 31, 2009. Tiller had survived at least two previous attempts on his life from anti-abortion...
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Dr. George Tiller (1941 - May 31, 2009) was an abortion provider at his clinic in Wichita, Kansas, until he was killed at his church Sunday, May 31, 2009. Tiller had survived at least two previous attempts on his life from anti-abortion activists.
By Robert Marin (WICHITA, Kan.)
A hearing is set for Tuesday, Dec. 22nd, for several motions in the trial of Scott Roeder, including a defense request for a change of venue.
Roeder is charged with shooting and killing Wichita abortion provider Dr. George Tiller. Roeder confessed to the crime in an interview with the Associated Press in November.
Attorneys for Roeder say he cannot get a fair trial because of all the publicity in the case. During the hearing the judge could... Read Full Story
An abortion doctor said Friday that he will likely perform more late-term procedures at his Nebraska practice to meet the demand left when a Kansas physician was shot and killed earlier this year. The move could solidify Nebraska's and Dr. LeRoy Carhart's place at the center of the fight over abortion because he's trying to offer the late-term procedures his friend Dr. George Tiller offered in Wichita before his death. Carhart has considered opening a clinic in Kansas, but said he thinks... Read Full Story
As part of the inevitable campaign to turn Dr. George Tiller into a martyr, the Kansas City Star could not wait to print “Tiller's murder stains anti-abortion leaders.” In the op-ed piece Yael T. Abouhalkah wrote : “The outspoken leaders of anti-abortion groups can save their feeble 'we're shocked and saddened' statements.' They are privately pleased at George Tiller's murder on Sunday” First, no one was shocked. Dr. Tiller has been the object of threats for years, was previously shot, was... Read Full Story
Online auction house eBay says it has begun removing several items put up for sale by anti-abortion activists trying to raise funds for the man accused of killing a Kansas abortion provider. The San Jose, Calif. company said Monday the items violated its listing policies. Activists say at least 10 items were removed. But some items from supporters of Scott Roeder could still be found on eBay as of Monday afternoon. Roeder is charged in the May 31 fatal shooting of Dr. George Tiller in his... Read Full Story
Dr. George Tiller Murdered by Army of God (AOG) Member, Shooting Suspect Scott P. Roeder Identified By Sheriff, AOG Alive And Well in Wichita Kansas, Second Time They Shot Dr. Tiller.
WICHITA – The 51-year-old man arrested in the shooting death of Wichita abortion doctor George Tiller — a case that has drawn international attention — could be charged today.
Tiller, 67, was shot once just after 10 a.m. as he stood in the lobby of Reformation Lutheran Church, 7601 E. 13th, where he was a... Read Full Story
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) – An abortion doctor says he will likely perform more late-term abortions at his Nebraska practice instead of opening a new Kansas clinic to meet the demand left when Dr. George Tiller was shot and killed earlier this year.
Dr. LeRoy Carhart said Friday he thinks expanding his practice in the Omaha suburb of Bellevue may be the best option. Carhart says his lawyers are telling him he’s not breaking state law by performing late-term abortions in Nebraska, but he... Read Full Story
November 24th, 2009
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BY ROXANA HEGEMAN
Associated Press
Photos
Jaime Oppenheimer/The Wichita Eagle
Scott Roeder, left, the man charged with first-degree murder in Dr. George Tiller’s death, attends his preliminary hearing in Sedgwick County District Judge Warren Wilbert’s courtroom. The man at right is his attorney Mark Rudy.
An attorney for the man accused of shooting George Tiller has argued in court documents that his... Read Full Story
from Wikipedia George Richard Tiller, MD (August 8, 1941 – May 31, 2009) was a physician from Wichita, Kansas in the United States. He was the medical director of a clinic in Wichita, Women's Health Care Services, one of only three nationwide which would provide abortion after the 21st week of pregnancy (known as late-term abortion). Tiller was targeted by violent extremists as well as other opponents. Abortion opponents kept a daily vigil outside his clinic. On August 19, 1993, he was shot... Read Full Story
Yesterday a security guard was murdered at the Holocaust Museum in Washington by 88-year-old White Supremacist James W. von Brunn. A WWII veteran, von Brunn was author of an online book called ”Kill the Best Gentiles,” and posted to rightwing websites questioning Barack Obama’s birth certificate and citizenship, a standard if tired meme pushed by the right.
A few weeks ago Dr. George Tiller was murdered in his church by anti-abortion activist Scott Roeder for performing late-term abortions... Read Full Story
An anti-abortion activist pleaded not guilty Tuesday to opening fire on late-term abortion provider George Tiller after a witness gave chilling testimony that he saw the alleged shooter point a gun at the Kansas doctor's head before pulling the trigger. Scott Roeder, 51, is accused of threatening two ushers who tried to stop him during the May 31 shooting in the foyer of Tiller's church. Roeder, dressed in a jacket and tie but shackled at his ankles, pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder... Read Full Story
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