The fate of five people accused of conspiring to obstruct access to an abortion clinic in Washington is now in the hands of a federal jury after the prosecution and defense wrapped up their respective cases in federal court last week.
Each defendant faces up to 11 years in prison.
Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia sent jurors home on Aug. 25 after they began deliberations following closing arguments by attorneys a day earlier. Deliberations are scheduled to resume on Aug. 29.
The defendants are charged with “conspiracy against rights” and conspiracy under section 248 of Title 18 of the United States Code, which is part of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.Section 248 states […]
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