Jurors sought for Pa. abortion doc's murder trial
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jury selection is under way in the murder trial of a Philadelphia abortion provider and could prove difficult since both abortion and the death penalty are involved.
Dr. Kermit Gosnell is charged with third-degree murder in a woman's 2009 death during a botched abortion. And he faces the death penalty if convicted of the first-degree murder of seven viable babies allegedly killed after they were born alive.
The 72-year-old Gosnell has pleaded not guilty. He says he helped many vulnerable women and teens get medical care.
Former clinic employee Eileen O'Neill is also on trial, charged with practicing medicine without a license. Eight others have pleaded guilty to murder or lesser charges.
Large groups of prospective jurors have been dismissed Monday based on hardship, their opposition to the death penalty or other conflicts.
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