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NARAL Pro-Choice America Statement on Jury's Conviction of Scott Roeder

WASHINGTON

Nancy Keenan, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America, issued the
following statement in response to a jury's conviction of Scott Roeder
as guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Dr. George Tiller.

"The jury examined the facts of this case and rightfully convicted
Scott Roeder for the brutal murder of Dr. George Tiller inside his
church in Kansas. Our thoughts are with Dr. Tiller's family and
friends. Even though this conviction brings a murderer to justice, it
won't replace the husband, father, and grandfather they lost last May.
Dr. Tiller was a tireless advocate for reproductive health who called
on us to 'trust women' to make the personal, private decisions that are
best for them and their families. We will continue to honor his legacy
of compassion and resolve.

"We also call on opponents of a woman's right to choose to end the
practice of inflammatory rhetoric and tactics that inspire this kind of
violent action from the most extreme factions of the anti-choice
movement. No other abortion provider's family should have to endure the
tragedy of seeing their loved one killed for providing an essential and
legal health service to women."

More information about violence against abortion providers and their patients

NARAL Pro-Choice America fights for reproductive freedom for every body. Each day, we organize and mobilize to protect that freedom by fighting for access to abortion care, birth control, aid parental leave, and protections from pregnancy discrimination.

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