Kermit Gosnell
Abortionist and criminal practitioner
Born
February 9th, 1941
84 years ago
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
United States
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Operating a West Philadelphia clinic for decades, engaged in abortion services. Faced multiple legal challenges over unsafe conditions and practices. Convicted in 2013 of various crimes including three counts of first-degree murder related to late-term abortion procedures. The trial gained national attention, highlighting issues concerning abortion practices and healthcare regulations.
Convicted of three counts of first-degree murder
Operated an unlicensed abortion clinic
Found guilty of involuntary manslaughter
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