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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.
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.
'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.
Hate-crime legislation would backfire

Prosecute violent criminals for their actions, not their ideas.
Holocaust Museum shooting: A spike in domestic extremism?

The attack, which killed one, is the third fatal shooting by an extremist in 10 days.
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.