Jurors found Dr. Kermit Gosnell guilty of first-degree murder for killing three new born infants. The jurors found that his "greed"was a major element in their verdict. Dr. Kermit Gosnell was sentenced to a third life sentence. They will be served consecutively, ensuring that he will spend the rest of his life in prison.
The doctor was accused of routinely carrying out late term abortions, but was convicted of "snipping" the spinal cords of three babies who were born alive. For two months, the jury heard the horrible testimonies from members of Gosnell's staff. Eight staffers have pleaded guilty to several crimes. None of the staff were licensed nurses or doctors.
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Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Federal Appeals Court Denies Asylum
A federal appeals court has denied asylum to a Christian family who fled Germany because the country does not allow homeschooling. If they return to Germany they will face persecution from education officials there who seek fines and jail from those who homeschool.
While judges admitted the U.S. Constitution recognizes the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children, they refused to concede that the harsh treatment of religiously and philosophically motivated homeschoolers in Germany, including fines, jail, and the loss of custody of their children, amounts to persecution within the laws on asylum.
A representative of the family says they plan to appeal.
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While judges admitted the U.S. Constitution recognizes the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children, they refused to concede that the harsh treatment of religiously and philosophically motivated homeschoolers in Germany, including fines, jail, and the loss of custody of their children, amounts to persecution within the laws on asylum.
A representative of the family says they plan to appeal.
To read more, click here and here.
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