Wichita, KS – Closing arguments in the criminal case against late-term abortionist George R. Tiller have concluded and the case has been sent to the jury.
Assistant Attorney General Barry Disney made the case that, based even on Tiller’s notes and on his own words, that he and abortionist Ann Kristin Neuhaus were financially affiliated. He pointed to evidence and testimony that Tiller consulted on Neuhaus’ fee and approved the final amount. Disney reminded the jury that on several occasions, Tiller referred to Neuhaus’ consulting as being a relationship where she worked for him, and talked about her joining his organization.
Attorneys for Tiller, Dan Monnat and Lee Thompson, tried to minimize Tiller’s characterizations as “slips of the tongue.” They accused Disney of engaging in a political prosecution.
Since the jury was given jury instructions prior to the closing arguments, they were sent to the jury room immediately after the attorneys concluded their arguments to begin their deliberations.
“We are at the final stage of these proceedings. Now is the time to pray for justice like never before,” said Operation Rescue president Troy Newman.
Tiller has been charged with doing illegal late-term abortions because he used Neuhaus for his second physician referral even though they were financially affiliated, something the law specifically does not allow. If convicted Tiller faces 1 year in jail and $2,500 in fines for each of the 19 counts.
Operation Rescue will be notified by court security when the verdict has been reached and plans to be in the courtroom when the verdict is read.
Not guilty? No wonder. Look at our president.
Tiller is found not guilty.
Good try Operation Rescue.
You did what you could and more than most.
Mr Teflon has got off. What on earth does an abortionist have to do to be found guilty???
Heather &Tobra- Amen! Right now, I am so angry, so sad-that I cannot post a positive comment. Thank God that my feelings were vocalized above. Liz- you have to not have any payolla connections. When you have the millions that Tiller the Killer has, what’s a mil to each politician, and Judge? That’s pocket change for him. Troy, Cheryl,and crew- you fought the good fight and we know that you are not done yet! One day- someone will come along who can’t be paid off. I hope we see it in our day. We need you in Ohio to get Haskell! He does
the same thing, breaks every law, and just can’t seem to get caught. Close him down one day- he’s open the next! Tell me, pockets aren’t get lined? I am still fuming!
These dogs will eventually get caught! I hope their dog catcher shows them more mercy than these killers have shown their victims! Gos will deal w/their souls.
Thanks for the great coverage of this trial Operation Rescue! The good people of America will one day receive the justice we have all been working for! The truth will be known.
We may not understand it now, but God is watching. God will repay. Tiller has his heaven on earth, but unless he repents, he will spend eternity in the lake of fire. We’re all going to be dead a whole lot longer than we’re alive. Think about it. Life is but a vapor.