Judge Upholds Federal Case Against Killer of N.Y. Abortion Doctor

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http://ap.tbo.com/ap/breaking/MGBX3N73L7E.html

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - A judge refused to throw out federal charges against a man convicted in state court of killing an abortion doctor, or to move the trial to a different city.

Magistrate Judge Hugh Scott this week rejected defense arguments that James Kopp is charged under an unconstitutional federal law, and said he will allow prosecutors to use Kopp's previous statements - including a 2002 confession to the 1998 shooting death of Dr. Barnett Slepian.

Kopp could face life without parole if convicted of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, which defense attorneys had argued makes a federal crime of something that should be regulated by states.

The judge, however, ruled Monday that Kopp could be charged under the act because abortion-related violence and a shortage of abortion doctors have forced many women to cross state lines for procedures.

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[sinkingfeeling]

1. Hurray for that judge and his decision!! This is the creep that shot

the doctor through the window of his home.

[bettyellen]

2. this fucker used to deliver pizzas here in town. he threatened a friend of

mine. needless to say, she stiffed him.

[DemoTex]

3. Activist judge.

Delay? Cornyn? Other Texas assholes?

:sarcasm:

[Princess Turandot]

4. Why has it taken so long for this case to be tried?..

I thought it was over and done with years ago.

[MountainLaurel]

5. Because the rules are different

When the terrorist is a white Christian.