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Ex-agent discusses Kline’s motives
By John Hanna and Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writers
November 20, 2008
Opposition to abortion drove former Attorney General Phill Kline and his top deputy to prosecute Dr. George Tiller, an investigator who worked for Kline testified Wednesday.
Tiller’s attorney battles ex-AG Kline
By Roxana Hegeman and John Hanna - Associated Press Writers
November 18, 2008
Attorneys for abortion provider Dr. George Tiller tried to show in court Monday that former Attorney General Phill Kline was planning to prosecute Tiller even before he took office. Tiller made a rare court appearance as he watched as one of his attorneys spar with Kline, who launched an investigation of the Wichita doctor more than five years ago.
Hearing in abortion case to focus on 2 prosecutors
By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer
November 15, 2008
Before Dr. George Tiller goes to trial for allegedly violating a state law on late-term abortions, two former Kansas attorneys general will be in court to defend their actions - one accused of being overzealous and the other of letting his mistress sway him.
AG: Tiller charges should stand
By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer
October 17, 2008
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six defended the prosecution of Dr. George Tiller on Thursday, arguing in court papers that alleged misconduct earlier in the investigation of the Wichita abortion provider doesn’t merit dismissing the case.
AG seeks extension in case against Tiller
Late-term abortion provider says state has had ample time already
By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer
September 27, 2008
A Wichita doctor accused of unlawfully performing late-term abortions is opposing a request by the Kansas attorney general’s office for more time to respond to a defense motion seeking to suppress evidence in the case.
Kline case costs state $475,000
By Carl Manning - Associated Press Writer
August 8, 2008
The state has paid $475,000 to settle a federal lawsuit prompted by then-Attorney General Phill Kline’s interpretation of a law that he said required authorities to be told about consensual sex by underage youths.
Kline’s loss casts shadow over clinic case
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
August 7, 2008
Phill Kline’s loss in the Republican primary for Johnson County district attorney could jeopardize criminal charges he’s pursuing against an abortion clinic.
Kline loses Johnson County district attorney primary
Associated Press
09:03 p.m., August 5, 2008 Updated 10:20 p.m.
Johnson County District Attorney Phill Kline trailed early Tuesday night in a Republican primary race turning on how voters felt about the notoriety he has received for investigating abortion clinics.
Johnson County abortion clinic case delayed again
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
July 19, 2008
A criminal case against a Planned Parenthood clinic in suburban Kansas City has been postponed indefinitely while appellate courts review legal disputes surrounding abortion documents.
Decision on charges against Tiller expected within 2 weeks
By Roxana Hegeman - Associated Press Writer
July 16, 2008
A Sedgwick County judge said Tuesday that he will rule within the next two weeks on whether to dismiss criminal charges against one of the nation’s few late-term abortion providers.
Need to rewrite abortion law questioned
By John Hanna - Associated Press Writer
July 4, 2008
Some abortion opponents doubt a state law restricting late-term procedures needs to be rewritten, despite a grand jury’s conclusion that it isn’t clear enough to allow an indictment of Dr. George Tiller.

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