Request Legal Help Now - Free

Advertisement
LAWSUITS NEWS & LEGAL INFORMATION

Abortion Rights

This is a settlement for the Civil / Human Rights lawsuit.

Topeka, KS: (Jan-02-08) Troy Newman, president of the anti-abortion group Operation Rescue, brought charges against Vaughn Flora, a legislator, alleging that his civil rights were violated. The suit stemmed from an altercation between the two at the Kansas State Fair. The altercation occurred in September 2006, as Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, a Democrat seeking her second term, was debating her Republican opponent at the fair before more than 2,000 spectators. Newman was wearing a cockroach costume to protest Sebelius' abortion policies. The lawsuit claimed that Flora ripped Newman's mask off his face, leaving a 2-inch cut. Newman claimed he wore the costume so he could be anonymous and focus attention on his cause. He alleged that Flora struck him at least twice, making him fear for his safety. As part of a settlement reached, both parties reached a memorandum of understanding and agreed mutually, to keep the terms of the agreement confidential. [PRIME BUZZ: INJURED PROTESTER]


Legal Help

If you have a similar problem and would like to be contacted by a lawyer at no cost or obligation, please click the link below.
Published on Jan-6-08


ADD YOUR COMMENT ON THIS ISSUE

Please read our comment guidelines before posting.


Note: Your name will be published with your comment.


Your email will only be used if a response is needed.

Are you the defendant or a subject matter expert on this topic with an opposing viewpoint? We'd love to hear your comments here as well, or if you'd like to contact us for an interview please submit your details here.

Request Legal Help Now! - Free