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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1994
Page
3
Reaction to anti-abortion activist Rachelle Shannon Shannon being convicted of attempted first degree murder divided groups. Supporters hailed her as a hero while others called her an extremist. Critics warned of fringe extremism and the need for law enforcement attention.
GRANTS PASS ORE AP The woman who introduced Shelley Shannon to the anti abortion movement said Shannon went too far when she shot a Kansas abortion doctor Once you start to rationalize this where does it stop Shaneyfelt added Shannon a long time activist and director of Josephine County Right to Life said Shannon was a good friend who never spoke of violence She argued Shannon felt persecuted by the government and believed life must be preserved at all costs but her actions must be addressed and condemned
Shelley Shannon, an Oregon housewife and anti abortion activist, was convicted in Sedgwick County District Court of attempted first degree murder and aggravated assault for wounding an abortion clinic doctor and aiming at a nurse. She faces at least ten years and a contempt citation for refusing to identify aiding parties. Shannon, who said she would rather serve life in prison than continue anti abortion activities, described prison as a path to influence and cited exchanges with inmates tied to anti abortion crimes.
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