Wichita, Kan., Feb 26, 2009 / 21:27 pm
A judge on Wednesday refused to dismiss the criminal case against Kansas late-term abortionist George Tiller, who has been accused of violating the state’s late-term abortion law.
Pro-life groups have argued that Tiller’s connections with Kansas Governor Kathleen Sebelius are a major problem for the governor, who is one of President Obama’s top choices to become U.S. Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services.
In 2007 Sebelius hosted a governor’s mansion dinner for the late-term abortionist, which he purchased as part of a fundraising event for the governor. Tiller has also raised funds for other politicians in the state.
On Wednesday, Sedgwick County District Judge Clark Owens ruled that former prosecutor Phill Kline’s conduct did not warrant the dismissal of the charges against Tiller. The judge also refused to throw out evidence in the case.