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Posted: 3:57 PM Oct 26, 2007
Last Updated: 3:57 PM Oct 26, 2007
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Wichita abortion provider George Tiller has, at least, won a temporary victory in court. The Kansas Supreme Court has stepped in to delay a grand jury that has been called to investigate allegations of breaking state restrictions on late-term abortions.

In an order signed by Chief Justice Kay McFarland, the court says the delay has been granted due to the "unique circumstances" of the case.

The parties involved in the case are now ordered to respond to the grand jury petition by November 16th. The grand jury was originally scheduled to convene Tuesday.

Attorney General Paul Morrison has already filed 19 misdemeanor charges against the Tiller, but many abortion opponents believe Tiller should be prosecuted even more aggressively.

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Posted by: Anonymous Location: Sedg. Co. on Oct 29, 2007 at 05:09 AM
And this person, (Tiller the Killer) go to a local Lutheran chruch. Wonder if the paster ever gives surmons on Abortion and how wrong it is. My chruch sure does. And it's not a Lutheran chruch. And the money he gives to his chruch and Lawyers is considered BLOOD money. How in the world can folks go to this chruch and set in a pew next to him?

Posted by: Michael Location: Wichita on Oct 28, 2007 at 12:25 PM
I wonder if Chief Justice Kay McFarland has a past relationship with Tiller? Did Tiller ever donate to her political campagn when she was not on the Kansas Supreme Court? Something stinks here.

Posted by: parkay Location: Overland Park on Oct 26, 2007 at 09:17 PM
"Unique circumstances" means there is no basis in law for delaying this grand jury called by Sedgwick County citizens.

Posted by: Ks Location: Here on Oct 26, 2007 at 06:22 PM
Wichita's Legal Baby KILLER.

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