Judge: Roeder can try to make manslaughter defense

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

WICHITA, Kan. -- A judge turned away objections from prosecutors Tuesday, allowing confessed killer Scott Roeder the chance to build a defense to the slaying of a Kansas abortion provider based on his belief the action was justified to save unborn children.

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