The sad tale of aborted fetuses for sale has taken another wicked turn. A grand jury acquitted Planned Parenthood and decided to go after the activists who exposed them.
HOUSTON — A grand jury here that was investigating accusations of misconduct against Planned Parenthood has instead indicted two abortion opponents who made undercover videos of the organization.
Read more: New York Times.
Apparently David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt, of the “Center for Medical Progress”, are being charged with crimes that amount to portraying a false identity to carry out their mission, and illegally buying body parts. The “Center for Medical Progress” issued a statement defending their actions, and pointing out that you can’t have a buyer without a seller:
The Center for Medical Progress uses the same undercover techniques that investigative journalists have used for decades in exercising our First Amendment rights to freedom of speech and of the press, and follows all applicable laws. We respect the processes of the Harris County District Attorney, and note that buying fetal tissue requires a seller as well. Planned Parenthood still cannot deny the admissions from their leadership about fetal organ sales captured on video for all the world to see. (Source: The Hill)