Lawyer says rejection of organized crime allegations is far-reaching
Worldnetdaily.com
May 9, 2007
A precedent-setting lawsuit brought by the National National Organization for Women and a number of the nation's leading abortion providers against pro-life protesters, alleging they engaged in a criminal conspiracy to halt the abortion industry, has been dismissed by federal judge.
"I've waited 21 years for this news!" said Joseph M. Scheidler, national director of the Chicago-based Pro-Life Action League and one of the lead defendants.
Yesterday, U.S. District Judge David Coar issued his final judgment in NOW v. Scheidler, through which NOW and others alleged pro-life organizers violated the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.
WND reported in 2006 that the U.S. Supreme Court had ruled for the third time in favor of pro-life activists who were sued by NOW over their aggressive demonstrations at abortion clinics.
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