politics
March 29, 2026
Kermit Gosnell, post-birth abortionist
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TL;DR
- Kermit Gosnell was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for the death of Karnamaya Mongar and for murdering three babies.
- Gosnell's clinic was raided in 2010, revealing horrific conditions and evidence of illegal drug distribution.
- Testimony indicated that Gosnell and his staff slit the necks of babies born alive after abortions.
- The author criticizes major media outlets, particularly the Washington Post, for largely ignoring the Gosnell story for years.
- The media's avoidance is attributed to a reluctance to discuss abortion and its ethical implications, rather than a lack of interest in sensational crimes.
- Gosnell's defense attorney argued that the babies in question were killed in utero, a claim the author suggests the media avoided directly addressing.
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