Friday, January 15, 2010

Judge: Roeder Can Seek Manslaughter Defense

WICHITA -- A Sedgwick County district judge today refused to prevent Scott Roeder from pursuing a defense of voluntary manslaughter.

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Roeder is charged with killing Wichita abortion provider George Tiller on May 31 at the doctor's church. Roeder has admitted to the shooting but said he killed to protect the unborn.

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See also:

Jury selection ongoing in abortion slaying trial

Expert wary of private juror questioning in Scott Roeder trial