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Dr. Kermit Gosnell, convicted of killing babies at Philadelphia abortion clinic, dies at 85

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Dr. Kermit Gosnell, the former Philadelphia abortion clinic doctor convicted of multiple murders, has died at the age of 85. Gosnell was sentenced to life in prison in 2013 for the deaths of three infants who were born alive during procedures at his clinic, as well as the involuntary manslaughter of a patient. His case drew national attention and sparked intense debates over abortion practices and regulations. Gosnell’s controversial legacy continues to influence discussions surrounding reproductive rights and medical ethics in the United States.
Dr. Kermit Gosnell, convicted of killing babies at Philadelphia abortion clinic, dies at 85

Philadelphia abortion clinic doctor Kermit Gosnell, who was sentenced to life in prison for killing babies that had been born alive, has died.

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