Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

lastlib

(23,216 posts)
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 01:56 PM Nov 2013

Mediation set in Kansas abortion threat case

http://www.kansascity.com/2013/11/04/4597150/mediation-set-in-kansas-abortion.html

From Kansas City Star, 11/4/13:

WICHITA A federal appeals court has scheduled a mediation conference in the case of a Kansas abortion opponent who sent a letter to a Wichita doctor saying someone might place an explosive under her car.

The Justice Department has appealed an August ruling by U.S. District Judge J. Thomas Marten that Angel Dillard’s letter is constitutionally protected speech. Marten summarily ruled the letter did not constitute a “true threat” under law.

Dillard is cross-appealing Marten’s earlier rulings dismissing her counterclaims. The Valley Center woman claims the government violated her speech and religious rights when it sued her for sending the letter to Dr. Mila Means in 2011.

The 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has scheduled a Nov. 15 telephone conference to explore possibilities for settlement and resolve procedural issues.


++++++++++++++++++++++++
Mediation?!?!?


This terrorist should get a 'Go Directly To Jail' card!



Dangerous and Dangerously Insane!!

3 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Mediation set in Kansas abortion threat case (Original Post) lastlib Nov 2013 OP
Uttering a threat should be prosecuted! nt arthritisR_US Nov 2013 #1
I didn't know bomb theats were constitutionally protected speech... Blue_Tires Nov 2013 #2
If I made a threat like that I would be in jail. n/t PrestonLocke Nov 2013 #3

Blue_Tires

(55,445 posts)
2. I didn't know bomb theats were constitutionally protected speech...
Mon Nov 4, 2013, 02:03 PM
Nov 2013

especially given the history of the anti-abortion fanatics...

This is actually their longtime M.O. -- Make very public threats or prayers of "holy" justice being visited on abortion providers until some cultist actually follows through on them...And then Randall Terry or whoever has complete deniability for the whole thing...

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Mediation set in Kansas a...