In Florida, the government has shut down five abortion clinics run by a doctor it’s feuded with for several years. State officials say Dr. James Pendergraft has failed to follow proper procedures in performing late-term abortions. Dr. Pendergraft denies the accusations and says he’s the target of attempts to limit Florida women’s access to the abortions. Dr. Pendergraft has a history of disputes with Florida authorities. In 2001, he was convicted of attempted extortion after he vowed to sue the government over threats to one of his clinics. The conviction was later overturned.
Florida Shuts Five Abortion Clinics
HeadlineAug 18, 2006