PHILADELPHIA, PA -- The abortion doctor from Philadephia,
Dr. Kermit Gosnell, has decided not to appeal the first-degree murder conviction for killing three babies.
These babies were born alive in his clinic and he used scissors to kill them.
Gosnell will accept several life terms to avoid facing the death penalty hearing.
Gosnell was sentenced Tuesday in the first two deaths. He'll be sentenced in the third baby's death today, along with the overdose of a patient among other charges.
Gosnell's case has become major news in the nation's enduring abortion debate.
Previous coverage:
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)
Dr. Kermit Gosnell, has decided not to appeal the first-degree murder conviction for killing three babies.
These babies were born alive in his clinic and he used scissors to kill them.
Gosnell will accept several life terms to avoid facing the death penalty hearing.
Gosnell was sentenced Tuesday in the first two deaths. He'll be sentenced in the third baby's death today, along with the overdose of a patient among other charges.
Gosnell's case has become major news in the nation's enduring abortion debate.
Previous coverage:
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)