Topic: George Tiller
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'Sovereign citizens': Is Jared Loughner a sign of revived extremist threat?
Since 2010 began, 'sovereign citizens' have shot police officers, flown a plane into an IRS building, and stolen a strip mall. Jared Loughner, the alleged Tuscon shooter, may be an adherent.
03/09/2011 04:45 pm -
Hutaree: Why is the Midwest a hotbed of militia activity?
Michigan is second only to Texas in the number of 'patriot' groups, including militias like the Hutaree. It has a long tradition of spawning antigovernment groups.
03/30/2010 09:22 pm -
Police cite progress in church-shooting case in Richmond, Calif.
Sunday's church shooting of two teens is latest crime to hit a city reeling from a string of attacks and gun deaths. Faith leaders in Richmond, Calif., decry attack, as well as disrespect for sanctuary in a house of worship.
02/16/2010 05:11 pm -
Scott Roeder convicted of murder in abortion doctor’s killing
Scott Roeder argued that killing Dr. George Tiller was necessary to prevent future abortions. A manslaughter verdict would have brought a much lesser sentence, but the jury quickly convicted him of murder – which brings a life sentence.
01/29/2010 07:25 pm -
Abortion in spotlight with Roe v. Wade anniversary, Kansas trial
The trial of a man charged with killing an abortion doctor in Kansas opened Friday on the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade ruling on abortion rights. A precedent could be set if the defendant is allowed to argue he believed deadly force was needed to save the lives of unborn children.
01/22/2010 06:52 pm -
'Necessity' defense: Did abortion doctor need to die?
Scott Roeder insists he was justified in killing an abortion doctor because it prevented more abortions. His lawyers argue they should be allowed to use the so-called necessity defense. Jury selection is expected to take place this week.
01/11/2010 08:11 pm -
Killing of anti-abortion protester has both sides questioning violence
Already, there are small signs that common ground is being found regarding the use of violence, no matter where it’s directed.
09/12/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Hate-crime legislation would backfire
Prosecute violent criminals for their actions, not their ideas.
07/10/2009 01:00 am -
Hate speech and the mainstreaming of extremism
The First Amendment protects the media or web messenger, but the message can have murderous consequences.
06/13/2009 01:00 am -
Opinion Obama shouldn't lump the right-wing as one
He isn't yet. But others risk conflating Neo-Nazis and Newt Gingrich, lynchers and Rush Limbaugh.
06/12/2009 01:00 am -
Holocaust Museum shooting: A spike in domestic extremism?
The attack, which killed one, is the third fatal shooting by an extremist in 10 days.
06/11/2009 01:00 am -
Concerns mount that suspect in abortion-doctor shooting had extremist ties
In 1996, a Kansan with the same name was arrested with bombmaking materials in his car trunk.
06/02/2009 01:00 am -
Abortion doctor had been a target before
As one of the few to perform late-term abortions, he had become a national figure.
05/31/2009 01:00 am
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