O’Neill is on trial with Gosnell on charges of theft by Deception, Conspiracy to commit theft, Racketeering, Conspiracy related to corruption, Perjury, and False Swearing. Today in the closing arguments, the attorney for Gosnell co-defendant Eileen O’Neill requested an acquittal and said there is no crime called “practicing medicine without a license.”
Back Alley Abortions or at Kermit Gosnell’s Front Door: No Difference At The Wall Street Journal, James Taranto, a self-described member of the “mushy middle” on abortion, writes: One of the strongest practical arguments in favor of the Roe regime is that abortion has been around since time immemorial and outlawing it only drove it underground, leading women to endanger themselves by seeking out the services of back-alley quacks. The Philadelphia grand jurors recounted a powerful example from their own city’s history.
President Barack Obama escaped a second debate with the moderator doing nothing to bring up his extensive pro-abortion record, which includes pushing abortion or abortion funding more than 200 times as president. Americans United for Life Action president Charmaine Yoest says Obama has done more than any other president to push abortion funding and that his record of promoting it via Obamacare should receive more attention.
Pro-Life Leaders to Hold Prayer Vigil at Gosnell Trial Courthouse Pro-life leaders will hold a prayer vigil at the courthouse where the Kermit Gosnell murder trial is taking place. The prayer vigil will begin on Monday, April 29, at 12:00 noon, in front of the Courthouse, when closing arguments begin. The courthouse is located at 1301 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107.