Authorities say two doctors accused of performing late-term abortions in Maryland have been arrested and charged with murder.
At least one case involved a woman who was critically injured during the procedure.
The Cecil Whig reports that police say Dr. Steven Brigham, of Voorhees, N.J., was arrested Wednesday night in New Jersey. Brigham remained in the Camden County Jail on Thursday, awaiting an extradition hearing (http://tinyurl.com/6oh6zpo).
Authorities also arrested Dr. Nicola Irene Riley, of Salt Lake City, Utah, on Wednesday night. Riley was being held the Salt Lake City Jail, where she too was awaiting an extradition hearing.
Police say Brigham and Riley face charges of first- and second-degree murder.
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I Am 1OO% against abortion my wife’s mother wanted to abort her thank God she was to far in term but if Evil people like this continue then wonderful people like my wife may never be allowed to take their first breath