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Conversation starred. Conversation opened. 1 unread message. Skip to content Using Gmail with screen readers 15 of 43 Pro-Life Rescuers Beat Trespass Charges! Inbox x Life Legal Defense Foundation webmaster@lldf.org via mail90.suw13.rsgsv.net Fri, Oct 12, 2018, 7:01 PM to me View this email in your browser. Red Rose Rescue Charges Dismissed Within Minutes of Trial Start Fr. David Nix arrested in Washington, DC Life Legal attorney John Garza was in court yesterday morning on behalf of four "Red Rose Rescue" defendants charged with criminal trespass after they entered Capital Women's Services in Washington, DC in July. The rescuers went to the abortion facility to give the women information about abortion and alternatives, along with a red rose. The Red Rose Rescue case was the first case called by the judge, which is unusual since typically courts elect to dispense with procedural and other less time-consuming matters before calling up trials such as this one. The judge asked the parties whether they were ready for trial and U.S. Attorney Jana Maser, prosecuting the case for the government, replied that she was not ready, as she could not produce any witnesses. The judge then asked Garza how he would like to proceed. Garza requested a dismissal of all charges, which was immediately granted. According to Red Rose Rescuer Fr. David Nix, “This all took place in less than thirty seconds.” Life Legal was prepared to put on a necessity defense, citing the dangers to babies as well as women posed by the abortion facility. Capital Women's Services is affiliated with Steven Brigham, a notorious late-term abortion doctor. Brigham has been charged with neglect and fraud in several states for gravely injuring women and was charged with the murder of ten second and third-trimester babies in Maryland. The necessity defense can be employed when a defendant's conduct is necessary to prevent a greater harm. In this case, we know that Brigham's facilities have a long record of egregious violations against women, including the death of at least one patient. Fr. Nix and the other rescuers had informed Mr. Garza that “because we were there to save lives, we would not accept any plea-bargain or community service.” When asked why he believed the government could not procure witnesses for trial, Garza surmised that they either didn’t want to have to suffer a cross-examination in court, or they were so motivated by money that they didn’t want to lose a day’s worth of murdering babies to show up. We are thrilled with the outcome of yesterday's trial. Life Legal is honored to stand in defense of the Red Rose Rescuers and in the defense of the sanctity of human life. PLEASE DONATE TODAY! Please take a stand with Fr. Nix and so many other pro-life heroes who are willing to sacrifice their freedom to prevent women and babies from becoming victims of the abortion holocaust. This is a critical time in the fight for LIFE! Thank you for your prayerful, life-giving support. Alexandra Snyder Executive Director "Rescue those who are being taken away to death" —Proverbs 24:11 PLEASE DONATE TODAY! Gosnell Film: TONIGHT ONLY! This is a MUST SEE film about the arrest and prosecution of late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell and the allegiance of public officials to the abortion industry. The film is intense, but not overly graphic or gory. Rated PG13 Click here to find a theater near you. Save the Date! Life Legal Minnesota is hosting a benefit dinner and screening of the documentary "Fatal Flaws" Friday, November 9 at 6:00 pm Bloomington Event Center 1114 American Boulevard West Bloomington, MN 55420 Click here to purchase tickets or call Life Legal at 707.224.6675. Do you need a speaker for your next event? Life Legal can provide pro-life speakers for your small or large group event. We would love to share the latest in the David Daleiden cases, provide an update on our lawsuit challenging California's assisted suicide law, or address other pressing life issues. Fill out the form here or call us at (707) 224-6675 to request a speaker. Please pray for upcoming court dates You can print out a copy of our most recent prayer update here. "Then Jesus told them a parable about their need to pray always and not to lose heart." —Luke 18:1 Please pray for a number of free speech cases we are handling in numerous states across the country, including Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and Mississippi. We are waiting for a ruling from California’s Fourth Appellate District in our challenge to the state’s assisted suicide law after oral arguments were heard on October 9. December 7: Two Rivers School v. Darnell et al. (DC)—Pro-life advocates protested the building of a Planned Parenthood megacenter adjacent to a middle school in Washington, D.C. The school district sued. Life Legal is representing the lead defendant in the case. September 2019: Tentative trial date in Planned Parenthood v. Center for Medical Progress. Planned Parenthood sued David Daleiden, the Center for Medical Progress (CMP), and CMP board members individually after a series of videos were released showing Planned Parenthood’s involvement in the trafficking of aborted baby parts. PP is seeking tens of millions in damages. The case is currently before the Ninth Circuit. Passmore v. 21st Century Oncology (FL)—Sally Passmore and Paula Thybault were fired for their pro-life views. The case is currently in discovery. Pro-Life Mississippi (MS)—Police officers in Jackson MS are once again threatening to arrest pro-life advocates after Life Legal secured a permanent settlement prohibiting such harassment. We are taking action to have the settlement enforced. McKitty v. Hayani: Life Legal is assisting in the Canadian case of 27-year-old Taquisha McKitty, who was declared brain dead in September, but has since been exhibiting movements and responses incompatible with brain failure. The judge ruled that the hospital could remove Taquisha from life support despite her and her family’s religious belief that life is not determined solely on the basis of neurological criteria. Taquisha’s family is appealing the decision. Planned Parenthood v. MMB Properties, Inc. (FL)—Case involving a medical office complex that refused to allow Planned Parenthood to perform abortions on its premises. The case is now in discovery and proceeding to trial. Please pray for two other Planned Parenthood cases in the South. We are not able to disclose details yet, but we will let you know more as soon as we can. PLEASE DONATE TODAY! Share Tweet Forward Copyright © 2018 LLDF, All rights reserved. In the past, you provided Life Legal Defense Foundation with your email address. 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