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A federal jury in San Fransisco found undercover journalist David Daleiden and others associated with the Center for Medical Progress (CMP) liable for the crimes alleged against them by Planned Parenthood and seven of its affiliate organizations.

After hearing closing arguments on Tuesday and Wednesday, a panel of 10 jurors deliberated over six weeks worth of testimony for two days before deciding Daleiden and his colleagues owe Planned Parenthood $870,000 in punitive damages and over half a million in compensatory damages for their undercover investigation into Planned Parenthood’s trafficking of aborted baby body parts. The verdict found the defendants guilty under the federal Racketeering Influenced Corrupt Organizations (RICO) law, among other crimes such as trespassing.

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In a statement released by the Center for Medical Progress, Daleiden said the decision is a threat to citizen journalism and First Amendment rights.

“While top Planned Parenthood witnesses spent six weeks testifying under oath that the undercover videos are true and Planned Parenthood sold fetal organs on a quid pro quo basis, a biased judge with close Planned Parenthood ties spent six weeks influencing the jury with pre-determined rulings and by suppressing video evidence, all in order to rubber-stamp Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit attack on the First Amendment,” he said. “This is a dangerous precedent for citizen journalism and First Amendment civil rights across the country, sending a message that speaking truth and facts criticizing the powerful is no longer protected by our institutions.”

Earlier in the week, Judge William Orrick ordered the jury to find Daleiden guilty of trespassing at Planned Parenthood conferences and clinics, where Daleiden and others from CMP met with Planned Parenthood executives and staff.

“I have already determined that these defendants trespassed at each of these locations,” the judge said, as he explained to the jury they must accept his rulings and only decide what damages Planned Parenthood should be awarded, if any.

After the verdict was issued on Friday, Peter Breen, lead defense attorney, vice president, and senior counsel at the Thomas More Society, said they plan to seek vindication for David on appeal.

“His investigation into criminal activity by America’s largest abortion provider utilized standard investigative journalism techniques, those applied regularly by news outlets across the country,” Breen said.

During his closing argument on Tuesday, Breen reminded the jury that as a country, “We, the people, run things; not some king, not some group of nobles. But in order to run things we, the people, need information.”

Breen said this case is about how private citizen investigators cut through a “curtain of silence and concealment,” and it is often because of the work of undercover journalists that laws are changed and wrongdoers are sent to jail.

“You need that information. You may not like seeing that information. It may be difficult or whatever. But we don’t want to stop the flow of information,” he said.

Daleiden testified in October that it was an undercover ABC News “20/20” report on fetal tissue trafficking that inspired him to record similar undercover videos. A video of the report was then played for the jury, featuring footage recorded by an undercover ABC producer posed as a potential investor, interviewing an abortion doctor.

Lila Rose, anti-abortion activist and founder of Live Action, said Daleiden and the CMP should appeal the guilty verdict.

“Planned Parenthood Judge Orrick – who has well-documented ties to the organization – was clearly incapable of seeing the true criminals here, who are those engaged in the harvesting and sale of the body parts of pre-born children. It is a sad day when the justice system is manipulated by the rich and powerful to protect the guilty and punish the innocent,” she said.

(Excerpt from the Federalist. Article by Madeline Osburn.)

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Anna Mae Detwiler
December 3, 2019

I pray for God’s will to be done on earth as it is in heaven
Every knee will bow and every togue confess that Jesus is Lord to the glory of God the Father.
I pray for convection of God’s Holy Spirit
In the lives of all involved in this scandal

Ingrid Claussner
November 20, 2019

THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS! “EARLY ABORTION” IS BAD ENOUGH–
WHEN WILL WE STOP ALL TOGETHER TO K I L L BABIES= ALIVE BABIES!!!?
THE LORD HAVE MERCY ON US!
IN JESUS,
Ingrid

Donna Nelson
November 20, 2019

Donna (Canada)
The power of agreement is, very powerful, and a 3 strand cord cannot be broken. There are a lot more than 3 intercessors here! King David in 1 Samuel 30:1 encouraged himself when through grief he had no power left and so started to Praise the Lord. Praise is one of our strongest weapons of warfare. The devil can’t stand it! God loves it! Were with you David Delaiden, be of strong courage, there are more angels and intercessors with you than that of the enemy. The Lord says to bless our enemies and so we bless Judge Orrick and leave him in the hands of our Lord and Savior! Amen to all the above prayers.

Ronda Orchard
November 19, 2019

Lord, Judge William Orrick should have recused himself from this case based on his inability to set aside his dark bias regarding the gift of life that you are the author of. Therefore it is my prayer that even now you are putting together the team that will appeal and prevail over the hideous plans of the devil who comes to steal, KILL and destroy. We have been praying for what is hidden to be revealed and that is what this case is about. The enemy has been exposed, with its pants down, and the gnashing of his teeth is seething with the foul putrid smell of death. Thank you that the evidence of harvesting body parts was not refuted AND make a legal way for this detail to be used against Planned Parenthood in the appeal. Cause every ploy, every trick of the enemy to blow back in public exposure revealing ALL of the lies that Planned Parenthood stands for. And father, God, please cause the blinders on abortion supporters to come off, heal them as they come to the full reality of what they have been supporting AND make them advocates for the lives that you have known before they were conceived in their mothers wombs. In the name of my Savior, who understands where I come from and where I have been, amen.

Anna
November 19, 2019

Father, we agree with your heart in this situation. You are for life, so we thank you that you are already working in this particular case to bring about truth and justice. May the reports that have gone out from these journalists be fruitful and accomplish that which you want to happen. May the truth they uncovered penetrate hearts and minds of young women and people that see this, use it Father for good. And I asked you Father that the judge that presided over this case would be removed from his position. Put in his place somebody that is righteous and rules with justice. I pray in the mighty name of Jesus. amen

Jay Hearnley
November 19, 2019

Almighty God
your words speak truth and life to your creation … Lord we lift up David for this harsh judgment from an evil system that would discard the lives of The Unborn … we asked for your mercy to float into David’s life and that he would ultimately be found not guilty of this harsh judgement and financial punishment … let the attorneys have wisdom and end up getting a release from this oppressive judgment … strengthen his mind with your love peace and everlasting strength in the mighty name of Jesus are victorious savior.

Mari
November 19, 2019

HEAVENLY FATHER, You are the GOD of JUSTICE.
THIS DECISION IS AN OUTRAGE! Let not vile planned parenthood receive one penny!
LORD, please let this case be taken to the highest authority in the land and overturn this wicked judgment! In JESUS NAME, AMEN.

Carole Ann Neve
November 19, 2019

The parents of these baby parts sold should sue Planned Parenthood. Wouldn’t this be something?

Brenda B
November 19, 2019

God HELP us!!!! In the name of Jesus HELP us, amen.

Linda H
November 19, 2019

Almighty God, Jesus taught us that we are no longer under the law, but saved by grace. Would we not lead a horse to water if he were thirsty, even on the Sabath? That is how Jesus taught us. Sometimes it is right to do what goes against man’s law, if in fact it is man who is enforcing wrong laws. Obviously, it is good to observe the sabath to stay close to you Lord God, but should someone need a helping hand on the Sabath, would we not help them? We would, because Jesus said the greatest commandments are these: to love our neighbor as ourselves, and to love the Lord our God with all our hearts and souls.

Father God, we trust you to fix this mess and reverse the judgement at the appeal. You are not a God who approves of murder and the selling of baby body parts. You are a God of love, one who IS love. You are a God of truth. We stand united with you Lord God almighty. In Jesus’ name, we put our trust in you to right this wrong and to assure that grace wins out at the appeal. You give us life. You breathe life into our souls. Help us, by revealing the real truth by stopping the sinful abortion industry fom murdering innocent babies, from the selling of these (your handmade) bodies Lord (not theirs), by freeing the truthful side and accusing the real sinners. I trust you Father God to reverse this ruling, in Jesus’ mighty name. Thank you Lord.

Lynne milletics
November 19, 2019

Dear Heavenly Father please overturn the verdict of this evil jury and judge. We must have Your help oh God. This barbarrian people must be stopped now! I remind You Father Prov.17:13 and Prov.17:15.and Thou shall not kill!

Connie
November 19, 2019

Father, Your Word declares “For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard in the light, and what you have spoken in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed on the housetops.”
David and Sandra have done this Father, and now we ask You to avenge them of their enemies and to avenge the murders of the innocent children. Not for their sakes only, but for the sake of righteousness and justice which is the foundation and habitation of Your Throne. Forgive us Father for allowing this evil in our land, but we are asking You to cleanse us and our land from Your enemies of Planned Parenthood who are too strong for us. Nothing is impossible with You, Father, and we ask You to deliver our nation from this evil, to vindicate David and Sandra, and to open the eyes and hearts of all those who have been blinded to the truth that they would call upon You for forgiveness and salvation in Christ Jesus. Father, heal our land.

Bonnie Carlson
November 19, 2019

Father God, help David Daleiden and the CMP to persevere and not grow weary in well-doing. Help him/them and the Thomas More Legal team to never give up, but to lean on You to direct their path and to show them Your strategies. I pray that Judge William Orrick will have his heart changed by an encounter with the Living Lord Jesus, and I pray that this court case will be moved to a higher authority where truth and justice will be honored, to the praise of Your glory! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

    Anita
    November 19, 2019

    Amen! Thank You Lord we are praying according to Your Word and Your will. In Jesus Name. God, end abortion, and send revival!!! So thankful that the battle is The Lord’s. II Chronicles 20.

Ron Bangert
November 19, 2019

Fast & pray! This Victory is won, however this battle is not over.

Novella Glass
November 19, 2019

Father God, I pray for David as he continues to endure this battle. Your word says you will fight our battles for us and i ask you Father to do just that. Fight for David Lord because we know when you fight the victory is yours. Give David your strength, you hope and your peace. Be with his attorneys as they prepare for the next step. Fill them with you knowledge and wisdom. Provide all their needs Father, whatever they may be. Use David to accomplish whatever it is you have made for him to do. We thank you Lord and we praise you for you are our God. The One who hears and the One who answers. In Jesus Name, Amen

Deb
November 19, 2019

Heavenly Father, I pray that the each member of this jury; prayers that they would be so disturbed by being coerced into passing this judgment that they won’t be able to sleep. I pray for continued strength for David Delaiden and the Center for Medical Progress against this Giant that comes against the Living God. The very God that holds our lives, the jury’s lives, the judge’s life in His hands. You are the Way, the Truth and The Life! In Your Name, Amen

Caroline Eagan
November 19, 2019

Oh dear Heavenly Father, please intervene for this young person and other undercover journalists and let someone with your resources assist with not only providing for the funds for this outlandish and evil fine imposed on these true Patriots of Life. Help them in Jesus Name and we already thank you for reversing the enemy’s decision and taking care of this decision, in Jesus Holy Name, I pray and thank you dear Lord I pray. To Your Holy Name, dear Jesus, be the Glory Honor, Praise, and Dominion, now and forever.

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