Anti-abortion group is sued over fetal tissue videos

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Source: Reuters

An anti-abortion group that released videos purporting to show Planned Parenthood staff discussing the illegal sale of aborted fetal tissue has been sued by a group of abortion providers claiming that the campaign violates its members' privacy and threatens their safety.

In a complaint filed on Friday in San Francisco federal court, the National Abortion Federation, a nonprofit representing abortion providers, accused the Center for Medical Progress and its founder David Daleiden of violating federal racketeering law through their pro-life campaign.

The lawsuit seeks a court order halting further releases of videos containing names, addresses and other private information about NAF members, including information drawn from the group's meetings. It also seeks compensatory and punitive damages.

"The safety and security of our members is our top priority," NAF President Vicki Saporta said in a statement. "That security has been compromised."

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Read more: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/07/31/usa-plannedparenthood-video-lawsuit-idUSL1N10B1SU20150731

[Boomerproud]

1. I hope Planned Parenthood gets justice for privacy breach and slander.

I will be keeping an eye on the outcome.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

2. I was going to suggest adding defamation, based on the editing. nt

[iandhr]

7. I support the lawsuit 100%

But I thought defimation and slander were pretty similar legally what's the difference?

[Gothmog]

3. These groups broke the law

[annabanana]

4. good. . . . . n/t

[shenmue]

5. The CMP fakers just came out with a fourth video

Liars. I hope they burn in hell.

[bucolic_frolic]

6. RICO

Powerful stuff.

In a world of tolerance, this suit would not be necessary.