PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The 72-year-old doctor accused of performing illegal late-term abortions was found guilty today of first degree murder in the deaths of three babies.
According to prosecutors, Kermit Gosnell would deliver the babies alive, then cut their spines with scissors to kill them.
The disturbing details of this case were revealed when authorities raided Gosnell's clinic, which was operating under deplorable conditions.
Prosecutors plan on seeking the death penalty.
(Image courtesy of Yong Kim/Philadelphia Daily News/AP Photo)
According to prosecutors, Kermit Gosnell would deliver the babies alive, then cut their spines with scissors to kill them.
The disturbing details of this case were revealed when authorities raided Gosnell's clinic, which was operating under deplorable conditions.
Prosecutors plan on seeking the death penalty.
(Image courtesy of Yong Kim/Philadelphia Daily News/AP Photo)