http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/georgetiller/ en-us Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:26:47 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2131715/posts WICHITA, KS, November 13, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Two pro-life volunteers participating in a round the clock prayer vigil were sickened last week, after being exposed to fumes from an oily substance that had been spilled across the driveway at George Tiller’s late-term abortion clinic. Operation Rescue, citing a similar incident that occurred in 2007, alleges that the spilling of the substance in such close proximity to where pro-life volunteers were participating in the 40 Days for Life campaign was an intentional “chemical attack.” One of the pro-lifers, Jennifer McCoy, was treated for four hours at a local hospital emergency room... LifeSiteNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2131715/posts#comment Fri, 14 Nov 2008 00:26:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2119029/posts WICHITA, KS, October 29, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - An ambulance arrived at George R. Tiller's late-term abortion facility, Women's Health Care Services this morning at approximately 7:50 AM and transported a woman to Wesley Medical Center, the third such incident in only five weeks.Eyewitness Dale Weldy, a volunteer for the Kansas Coalition for Life, reported that a woman with an IV was loaded into Sedgwick County ambulance number 30 and transported away from the abortion facility at approximately 8:05 AM. According to Weldy, the ambulance never used its lights or siren.Cheryl Sullenger of Operation Rescue was notified and arrived at... LifeSiteNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2119029/posts#comment Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:49:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2095271/posts WICHITA, Kansas, September 31, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A life-threatening abortion complication landed a patient of late-term abortionist George R. Tiller in the hospital last Thursday. The woman has come forward to tell of her harrowing, near-death experience at Tiller's Women's Health Care Services (WHCS). Patient S. has alleged that on Tuesday, September 23, abortionist Shelley Sella may have botched an injection into her abdomen, causing sepsis, a systemic infection that rapidly spreads throughout the body and can cause rapid death. She also accuses Sella of misdiagnosing her pregnancy at 19 weeks, even though previous medical examinations placed her pregnancy at... LifeSiteNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2095271/posts#comment Wed, 1 Oct 2008 22:49:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2052728/posts Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A Kansas judge ruled against late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller and his request to declare Kansas' ban on most late-term abortions unconstitutional. District Court Judge Clark Owens determined that the post-viability abortion ban is legitimate.Judge Owens said the law "survives all of the constitutional challenges" Tiller's lawyers presented.As a result, the Tiller motion to dismiss the 19 charges filed against him by the state attorney general was denied. Former attorney general Paul Morrison filed the charges against Tiller, saying he violated state law requiring a second physician to sign off on the validity of the... Life News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2052728/posts#comment Mon, 28 Jul 2008 21:20:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035878/posts Wichita, KS, June 24, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A murder investigation has been opened involving Shelley Sella, a California abortionist employed by George Tiller, who according to a former employee is reported to have intentionally stabbed to death an infant born alive during an abortion at Tiller's Women's Health Care Services abortion clinic in Wichita, Kansas. On the advice of an attorney, Operation Rescue reported the incident to the Wichita Police Department after a former Tiller employee, Tina Davis, told Troy Newman and Cheryl Sullenger of the stabbing in April. It is believed that the alleged infanticide took place sometime in... LifeSiteNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2035878/posts#comment Tue, 24 Jun 2008 23:19:22 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2024775/posts Machine politics is generally associated with cities, the cynical cronyism that is the prerequisite to wholesale corruption and urban decay. But these days it’s at its worst in, of all places, Kansas, under the governorship of leading Democratic vice-presidential contender, Kathleen Sebelius. Just ask Phill Kline. National Review http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2024775/posts#comment Mon, 2 Jun 2008 13:38:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023220/posts WICHITA, KS, May 29, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - In early April, 2007, late-term abortionist George R. Tiller and his entire abortion clinic staff was honored by Gov. Kathleen Sebelius at a lavish secret party held at Cedar Crest, the Governor’s mansion.  In response to photographs published by Operation Rescue this week, Gov. Sebelius’ office has released what Operation Rescue is calling a “laughable” defense, saying that the Tiller party depicted in the photographs was a prize in a charity auction in which Sebelius had no control over who would attend.OR obtained the set of 27 photographs from a confidential source that... LifeSiteNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2023220/posts#comment Thu, 29 May 2008 22:30:01 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2022654/posts Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is getting flack from a pro-life group for supposedly holding a secret party at the governor's mansion with an infamous late-term abortion practitioner. Sebelius reportedly invited George Tiller and his abortion center staff for a party at Cedar Crest, the governor's mansion. Rumors of the party have circulated for months and first appeared in print when nationally syndicated columnist Bob Novak mentioned them in an article saying Sebelius' pro-abortion views would fit with those of Barack Obama.On Wednesday, Operation Rescue told LifeNews.com the rumors were true and produced pictures of the event... Life News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2022654/posts#comment Wed, 28 May 2008 21:55:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2006577/posts WICHITA, KS, April 24, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Women have come forward and shared their stories of coerced, botched, and illegal abortions which they say took place at the nation's largest late-term abortion mill, operated by George R. Tiller in Wichita, Kansas. "These are heart-breaking stories for which we hold Governor Kathleen Sebelius personally responsible," said Operation Rescue Senior Policy Advisor Cheryl Sullenger. "The governor has appointed people to all the state's enforcement institutions that continue to turn a blind eye to lawbreaking and unethical behavior on the part of the abortion cartel. She is at the heart of the abortion... LifeSiteNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2006577/posts#comment Thu, 24 Apr 2008 23:09:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1988420/posts ARLINGTON, VA, March 19, 2008 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Notorious partial-birth abortion specialist Dr. George Tiller of Wichita, KS, was caught on hidden video admitting to aborting babies a day before the mother's due date.  Students for Life of America (SFLA) today released the video which was made at the Feminist Majority Foundation's annual Women's Leadership Conference held at the National Education Association (NEA) on March 9.  The video reveals Dr. Tiller showcasing massive and graphic pictures of children with fetal abnormalities that he had aborted, so as to make the case for late-term abortions as necessary medical procedure. SFLA's Executive Director Kristan Hawkins,... LifeSiteNews http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1988420/posts#comment Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:42:14 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1945278/posts Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org TOPEKA, Kans., Dec. 28 /Christian Newswire/ -- Operation Rescue is calling for radical reform of the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts amid scandals involving Board ineptitude in the handling of complaints against a doctor indicted on Federal charges of unlawfully prescribing medication that may have led to 56 overdose deaths and an abortionist charged with multiple counts of violating state laws. Thursday, the KSBHA recommended that the medical license of Stephen Schneider be suspended since his "continuation in practice constitutes an imminent danger... Christian Newswire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1945278/posts#comment Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:07:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1932796/posts Kansas pro-lifers have been handed a court victory today in a case involving a late-term abortion doctor. A grand jury has being asked to investigate Doctor George Tiller over his alleged involvement in illegal late-term abortions in the state of Kansas. The investigation comes after Attorney General Paul Morrison filed 19 criminal charges against Tiller, claiming that the Kansas doctor violated a state statute banning abortions on babies after 22 weeks gestation. However, Tiller filed a Writ of Mandamus asking for a special exemption from grand jury investigation. But Kansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Kay McFarland ruled today that his... One News Now http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1932796/posts#comment Fri, 30 Nov 2007 15:18:49 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1908009/posts by Steven ErteltLifeNews.com EditorOctober 5, 2007Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A pro-life group has filed an official complaint against late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller in what is the latest skirmish in the battle to prosecute him for allegedly doing illegal abortions. The group says Tiller and a colleague broke state laws on late-term abortions but also provided women a substandard level of care.The latter complaint is what is most germane for the State Board of Healing Arts, which licenses and oversees physicians in the state.Operation Rescue relied on medical records from Michelle Armesto, a Topeka resident, for its complaint. Armesto testified... LifeNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1908009/posts#comment Mon, 8 Oct 2007 03:45:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1906728/posts Medical records support claims of illegal abortion and unethical conductContact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org WICHITA, Kans., Oct. 4 /Christian Newswire/ -- Operation Rescue announced today that a formal complaint has been filed with the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts against abortionists Shelley Sella and George R. Tiller for alleged illegal acts, unethical conduct, and breach of the standard of care in the 2003 late-term abortion of Michelle Armesto.Armesto came forward last month about her horrific abortion experience when she gave testimony before the interim joint legislative committee investigating late-term abortions... Christian Newswire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1906728/posts#comment Thu, 4 Oct 2007 23:31:50 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1895762/posts Late-Term Abortionist's Patient Drops Bombshell Testimony Of Illegal, Coerced Abortion TOPEKA, Kansas, September 10, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - A former patient of abortionist George R. Tiller gave jaw-dropping testimony before a joint interim legislative committee Friday, telling the detailed story of her late-term abortion experience that, as described, violated the Kansas ban on such abortions at nearly every turn. "This is perhaps the most explosive testimony that has every been heard at the Capitol. Based on this testimony alone, Tiller's medical license should not survive to the end of the day," said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman. "We demand that the... LifeSiteNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1895762/posts#comment Thu, 13 Sep 2007 11:35:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1895528/posts Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Lawyers for late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller failed to block the seating of a grand jury that a pro-life group hopes will investigate whether more illegal abortions were done at his abortion center. Kansans for Life submitted petitions last week to invoke a law allowing citizens to petition for a grand jury probe. Tiller's attorneys attempted yesterday to persuade Federal Court Judge J. Thomas Marten to block the process. Marten denied Tiller's request saying, "Frankly, I'm reluctant to jump into the middle of something that is essentially a state matter. The odds that any appellate court... Life News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1895528/posts#comment Wed, 12 Sep 2007 22:51:13 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1893795/posts by Steven ErteltLifeNews.com EditorSeptember 6, 2007Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Kansas Attorney General Paul Morrison is accusing pro-life groups of hindering his case against late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. Tiller has been charged with doing illegal late-term abortions, but pro-life groups say the pro-abortion state attorney isn't doing enough to prosecute him.A legislative panel is examining the issue of the state's late-term abortion law and its enforcement and Morrison is upset about it.And statewide pro-life group Kansans for Life turned in 8,000 petitions today to request a grand jury to investigate more possible violations regarding Tiller's abortions.Lawmakers reviewed a DVD featuring... LifeNews.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1893795/posts#comment Mon, 10 Sep 2007 04:40:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1892854/posts Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.orgTOPEKA, Kans., Sept. 7 /Christian Newswire/ -- A former patient of abortionist George R. Tiller gave jaw-dropping testimony before a joint interim legislative committee today, telling the detailed story of her late-term abortion experience that obviously violated the Kansas ban on such abortions at nearly every turn."This is perhaps the most explosive testimony that has every been heard at the Capitol.  Based on this testimony alone, Tiller's medical license should not survive to the end of the day," said Operation Rescue President Troy Newman.  "We demand... Christian Newswire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1892854/posts#comment Fri, 7 Sep 2007 23:35:32 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1882758/posts Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- A Kansas judge has removed himself from a case involving 19 misdemeanor charges filed against late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. The state's attorney general has accused Tiller of violating a law that requires a second, independent physician to sign off on the late-term abortions. Tiller's lawyers responded to the charges by filing a lawsuit contending the law is unconstitutional and challenging Sedgwick County District Judge Anthony Powell. Attorney Lee Thompson claimed Powell, a former state legislator, can't be impartial in the case because the judge once accused Tiller of "defying legal and moral authority" and called... Life News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1882758/posts#comment Fri, 17 Aug 2007 21:12:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1881749/posts Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- Embattled late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller suffered another setback on Wednesday when pro-life advocates announced that one of his long-time abortion facility employees is quitting her job. Marguerite Reed said she would not be returning to his abortion business if it reopens. Tiller's Wichita-based abortion center is closed while he faces 19 misdemeanor charges accusing him of doing illegal late-term abortions without the approval of a second physician.According to the pro-life group Operation Rescue, Reed noted in a personal web blog that she wouldn't go back to Women's Health Care Services if it reopens."I am perfectly... Life News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1881749/posts#comment Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:18:12 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1880664/posts Contact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org  WICHITA, Kansas, August 13 /Christian Newswire/ -- Attorneys for abortionist George R. Tiller have filed a motion with the District Court to replace Judge Anthony Powell, who was assigned to the case last Friday. Powell served in the Legislature and helped write the law under which Tiller is charged. Attorney General Paul Morrison filed 19 counts against Tiller for having committed late-term abortions without the signature of a physician who is financially unaffiliated with him. Tiller is asking the court to dismiss the charges... Christian Newswire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1880664/posts#comment Mon, 13 Aug 2007 23:12:47 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1878402/posts Topeka, KS (LifeNews.com) -- That editors at the liberal magazine The Nation take a pro-abortion view is nothing surprising for longtime readers or observers. However, the publication has gone past the evens of even most pro-abortion people by defending Kansas late-term abortion practitioner George Tiller. Tiller has been charged with doing illegal late-term abortions without the consultation of a second physician by none other than a pro-abortion state attorney general.Yet, editors at The Nation not only defend Tiller's actions of killing unborn children after the point of viability but putting women's health at risk by refusing to consult with an... Life News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1878402/posts#comment Wed, 8 Aug 2007 23:04:40 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1875483/posts Wichita, KS (LifeNews.com) -- The controversial late-term abortion facility in Wichita is closed this weekend next while abortion practitioner George Tiller is arraigned on charges he did illegal abortions. Tiller has been charged by the state's attorney general with violating a law requiring the signature of a doctor vouching that the abortion is medically necessary. Tiller is scheduled to be arraigned next Tuesday on 19 criminal counts of doing abortions in violation of the law and he could face 19 years in jail if convicted and sentenced to the maximum prison time. As a result of the legal proceedings, Tiller... Life News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1875483/posts#comment Thu, 2 Aug 2007 23:26:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1866267/posts More young people continue to arrive for the Wichita AwakeningContact: Troy Newman, President, 316-841-1700; Cheryl Sullenger, Senior Policy Advisor, 316-516-3034; both with Operation Rescue, info@operationrescue.org WICHITA, Kansas, July 15 /Christian Newswire/ -- An estimated crowd of 500 turned out for a Candlelight Prayer Vigil outside George Tiller's infamous late-term abortion mill to kick off the Wichita Awakening Saturday evening. Rev. Rob Schenck led the group in prayer for an end to abortion. Rev. Pat Mahoney of the Christian Defense Coalition also addressed the group. As music played, the group surrounded the clinic, lifting their hands in prayer that the abortion... Christian Newswire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1866267/posts#comment Sun, 15 Jul 2007 16:55:29 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1865647/posts Contact: Dane Rose, Program Director, Faith and Action, 202-546-8329 ext. 106., 703-447-1072 cell WASHINGTON, July 13 /Christian Newswire/ -- Hugely popular radio and television commentator Bill O'Reilly of Fox News has done several exposes of infamous third-trimester abortionist George Tiller of Wichita, Kansas. Tiller operates one of the largest abortion businesses specializing in terminating fully viable babies nearing their due dates. The Reverend Rob Schenck (pronounced SHANK), founder of Faith and Action in Washington, DC, and president of the National Clergy Council, will travel to Wichita tomorrow to lead a candlelight prayer vigil near Tiller's abortion business at 5107 E. Kellogg,... Christian Newswire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1865647/posts#comment Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:31:37 GMT