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March 18, 2003 / 3:15 PM

Kopp found guilty of intentional murder

BUFFALO, N.Y., March 18 (UPI) -- James Kopp was found guilty Tuesday of intentional murder in the shooting death of abortion provider Dr. Barnett Slepian. Kopp faces 15 years to life in prison and New York's Erie County Court Judge Michael L. D'Amico has scheduled sentencing for May 9.

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