Scott Roeder, awaiting trial for the May murder of abortion provider George Tiller, has confessed to the homicide and plans to argue in court that it was necessary to protect fetuses’ lives.
The Associated Press reports that “His confession comes as abortion opponents across the nation release a new ‘Defensive Action Statement’ arguing for the same force to protect the unborn as is justified to protect born children.” 21 signers, including Eric Rudolph, James Kopp and Shelley Shannon — “all serving prison time for targeting abortion doctors” — have attached their names to the statement.
