Clinic Violence
Since 1977, there have been over 89,000 acts of violence and/or disruption at clinics nationwide.
Those acts of violence include:
- 7 murders
- 17 attempted murders
- 41 bombings
- 170 arsons
- 82 additional failed bombing and arson attempts
- 373 physical invasions of personal and business properties
- 1082 acts of vandalism
- 100 butyric acid attacks
- 654 anthrax threats, of which 480 happened since September 11, 2001.
- 130 assaults
- 361 death threats
- 3 kidnappings
Source: National Abortion Federation (NAF), Violence and Disruption Statistics, January 31, 2004. Figures include incidents from both US and Canada.
Through their repeated threats and acts of violence, perpetrators of clinic violence have demonstrated flagrant disregard for the law. Compounding such brazen disregard for the law are their attempts to avoid paying the fines and penalties assessed against them as a result of their illegal activity. Several individuals (including six defendants in the “Nuremberg Files” website case) have taken steps to avoid responsibility for their debts by filing for bankruptcy.
These debtors are not innocent, peaceful protestors: they owe fines because of their threats and violence against doctors, clinic personnel and women.
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