Scott Roeder, the man accused of assassinating Wichita abortion provider George Tiller, is considering a defense of "justifiable homicide" and talking to to a prominent attorney who previously represented Paul Hill, who shot and killed a Florida abortion provider. Good luck with that.
The Kansas City Star's Judy L. Thomas has a good story on the FBI's continued investigation into Roeder's associates. Roeder has apparently long believed that killing an abortion doctor is "justifiable." Not all of his friends agree. Michael Clayman, an attorney who also hosted Bible study groups that included Roeder, told him: "How can you repay evil with evil?"
Hat tip to Crime Scene KC.
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I think the judicial system would be hella sweet if we could just argue that any of our criminal indiscretions were, in our opinions, justifiable.
Your honor, I was SO bummed about having to pay $1500 for a rebuilt transmission; therefore, my possession of a half-pound of the sticky is justifiable as self-induced therapy.
Your honor, my justifiable solicitation and subsequent grudge-pounding of the crack whore was only meant to prevent my pent-up sexual frustration from manifesting itself as a more violent outburst.
Your honor, yes, I beat your son's ass; yes, it was with a tire iron; but I think you'll agree my actions are justifiable on the basis that he is a royal douchenozzle.
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