What happened: Kermit Gosnell, a Philadelphia doctor convicted of murder related to late-term abortions, has died at age 85. He was imprisoned after prosecutors said he killed babies who were born alive during procedures.
Why it matters:
- The case highlighted serious legal and ethical issues around late-term abortion practices.
- It became a significant point of debate among anti-abortion activists and policymakers.
MNN Take: Gosnell's death closes a chapter on a highly controversial case that drew national attention to abortion regulations and medical ethics in the US.
Sources: NYTimes US