Judge Owens denies Tiller’s motion to dismiss criminal charges. Upholds constitutionality of Kansas post-viability abortion ban
Wichita, KS – District Court Judge Clark V. Owens released a 35-page opinion today on the constitutional challenge to the Kansas post-viability abortion ban, saying that “K.S.A. 65-6703 survives all of the constitutional challenges” presented by Tiller. His motion to dismiss the 19 criminal charges against him was denied.
This ruling will send Tiller to trial to face allegations that he illegally aborted 19 viable babies without first having obtained the second concurring opinion from an unaffiliated Kansas physician. If convicted, Tiller faces the possibility of 19 years in jail.
“We have just one thing to say to Tiller today and that is, ‘See you in court!’” said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman. “Today’s ruling by Judge Owens vindicates our efforts to bring Tiller to justice. All along, we knew that it wasn’t the law that was faulty, but it was Tiller’s interpretation of the law that was faulty. This gives us a glimmer of hope that we could eventually see some shred of justice.”
Read Judge Owens’ Ruling (Page order corrected)
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Well, if he didn’t know what soap was in his clicic, I’m sure he’ll get to know what it is in prison.
Wonderful news ….It truly is Christmas in July. First South Dakota, then the the indictment of dr. o for manslaugher and now this!
You are making a great difference in the war of life vs death. Let us ALL do our part in all we can do to stop the slaughter of the innocents! We ALL can make a difference if we TRY!
God bless you Troy and Cheryl
GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST~~~ALWAYS!
FOR evil to triumph is FOR GOOD MEN TO DO NOTHING… KEEP PRAYING, ABBA FATHER, FORGIVE @ HELP US FORWARD ,LET US PRESS ON IN THE NAME ABOVE ALL NAME CHRIST JESUS THE LORD, AMEN.
I can’t help but snort with disgust when I read the language the court uses. don’t get me wrong, I’m glad Tiller is going to have to answer to the law for breaking it…but if you replace the language with like adolescence…instead of viability you will see how arbitrary and ridiculous it is to decide whether someone deserves to live based on their level of development. the state has no interest in preserving the life of the fetus before viablity…the state has no interest in preserving life before adolescence…the state has no interest in preserving life before menopause…its so stupid! human life is human life. period. no matter what stage of development. when will we understand and accept that?
This is GREAT news! I think the public is beginning to see these “doctors” for what they really are, the more cases like Tiller’s come to the forefront.
Keep up the awesome work!
The “prayer vigils” and the perseverance that all of you
at Operation Rescue have organized and maintained have been instumental in this victory the Lord has given!
We shall be praying for “justice to rain down” over this
entire situation from the Reigning King. We know that
countless people across this nation will be joining you all
in Wichita with our prayers about this “day in court” for Tiller. Blessings to you all!
this is fantastic news,i only wish we could have some news like that here in Canada,but we have trouble even getting media attention,even though 57%of us oppose abortion,and now the want to give our Countrys highest honour to Canadas most notorius abortionist Dr.Henry Morgentaler
Such great news. I just know that all of your tireless and courageous work will one day be rewarded with the conviction and fair sentencing of Dr. Death. That will be a beautiful day.
All of you at OR are in my daily prayers.