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Anti-abortion activist pleads not guilty in killing

Jul. 28, 2009
Anti-abortion activist Scott Roeder today pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree murder in the death of Dr. George Tiller, who ran a Kansas women's clinic where he performed abortions. Tiller was shot to death at Reformation Lutheran Church in May. Church member Gary Hoepner said at...
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Accused killer pleads not guilty in Kansas

WICHITA, Kan., July 28 (UPI) -- Scott Roeder pleaded not guilty in Wichita, Kan., Tuesday to shooting Dr. George Tiller, who operated a women's clinic and sometimes did late-term abortions.

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WICHITA, Kan., July 26 (UPI) -- A man charged with slaying Wichita, Kan., abortion doctor George Tiller says he's disappointed an anti-abortion group has disavowed him.

Slain doctor's abortion clinic closes

WICHITA, Kan., June 9 (UPI) -- The family of Dr. George R. Tiller announced Tuesday that his abortion clinic in Wichita, Kansas, has closed down for good.

Hundreds mourn slain abortion doctor

WICHITA, Kan., June 6 (UPI) -- Hundreds of people gathered Saturday in Wichita, Kan., for the funeral of George Tiller, the abortion doctor shot as he attended a church service.

Slain doctor's funeral to face protest

WICHITA, Kan., June 5 (UPI) -- A federal investigation into the shooting death of abortion doctor George Tiller is under way, the U.S. Justice Department said Friday.

Tiller suspect said 'fanatic' on abortion

WICHITA, Kan., June 1 (UPI) -- The suspect in the Kansas shooting death of Dr. George Tiller was "a fanatic about abortion," interviews with former acquaintances indicated.

Abortion issue divides Mexico

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Anti-abortion group converges on Colorado

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Anti-abortion activist tried for molesting

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Russian Maria Sharapova signs autographs after winning her French Open womens first round match against Romanian Alexandra Cadantu at Roland Garros in Paris on May 29, 2012. Sharapova defeated Cadantu 6-0, 6-0 to advance to the next round. UPI/David Silpa