Jurors in Gosnell Abortion-Murder Trial Focus First on Aide at Clinic
Jurors have reviewed a courtroom transcript of the testimony of a 2009 patient of defendant Eileen O'Neill, who is charged with six counts of theft by deception.
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Jurors have reviewed a courtroom transcript of the testimony of a 2009 patient of defendant Eileen O'Neill, who is charged with six counts of theft by deception.
Jurors have questions about Eileen O'Neill, who saw patients and did general medical examinations at Gosnell's medical facility even though she did not have a valid medical license.
Jury deliberations resume today in the murder trial of abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, who is charged with five counts of murder and a long list of other charges.
A Philadelphia jury began weighing murder charges Tuesday against a doctor charged with killing five people, including four viable babies allegedly born alive in what authorities describe as illegal, late-term abortions routinely performed at his clinic.
The jury will be considering hundreds of counts, led by five counts of murder (four babies allegedly born alive during abortions and one woman who died during an abortion).
Some were accusing the Pennsylvania Department of Health of complicity in the alleged crimes. Others were calling for a ban on all abortions.
The defense attorney for abortion Doctor Kermit Gosnell has told the jury during closing arguments there was a rush to judgment to convict the "House of Horrors" doctor.
Philadelphia prosecutors predicted two years ago that the indictment of an abortion provider charged with killing babies would be exploited by both sides of the nation's polarized abortion debate.
Closing arguments are scheduled for Monday, followed by jury deliberations.
After the trial judge dismissed three of the eight murder counts against abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell because of insufficient evidence, the defense has begun.
The judge overseeing the trial of Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell said there was insufficient evidence in some of the cases.
A defense lawyer has fallen ill, causing a delay in the murder trial of Philadelphia abortion provider Kermit Gosnell.
Another former worker at the West Philadelphia abortion clinic of Dr. Kermit Gosnell today testified for the prosecution about the gruesome work and the alleged murders that took place there.
Dr. Kermit Gosnell is charged with third-degree murder in the death of Karnamaya Mongar, and seven counts of first-degree murder for allegedly killing late-term fetuses born alive.
Lynda Williams, who has pleaded guilty to murder and other charges and is cooperating with prosecutors, told the jury that despite her lack of an license or certification, she routinely did ultrasounds, placed IVs, and administered medicines, with little or no supervision.
Sherry West, who pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement, testified that she and other workers routinely inserted intravenous lines and administered medications while Gosnell was not at the medical center.
There were sharp exchanges during testimony Thursday in the murder trial of abortion Doctor Kermit Gosnell.
Doctor Gosnell is charged with third degree murder in the death. He's also charged with seven counts of first degree murder of babies that the prosecution alleges were born alive and then murdered. Dr. Gosnell has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The mother of alleged murder victim "Baby Boy A" is facing cross-examination in the trial of abortion Doctor Kermit Gosnell, who is charged with murdering seven babes born alive.
Dr. Kermit Gosnell is charged with murdering seven born-alive babies and an adult woman who died during an abortion.
Opening statements and the start of testimony are underway in one of the most gruesome and disturbing criminal cases in Philadelphia history.
After more than a week of jury selection, a Philadelphia man became the last regular juror chosen Tuesday in the capital murder case against a Philadelphia abortion provider.
Jury selection is underway in the capital murder case against West Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell, who allegedly routinely performed illegal, late-term abortions at his Women's Medical Society on Lancaster avenue.
Dr. Kermit Gosnell, already charged with murder, is being charged with distributing nearly a million pills including frequently abused painkillers and sedatives, following cursory physical exams or none at all, for a price.
Pearl Gosnell, 50, the wife of lead defendant Dr. Kermit Gosnell, has pleaded guilty to taking part in an abortion on a fetus over 24 weeks old and being part of a "corrupt organization."
The Philadelphia Phillies are optioning Orion Kerkering to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Saturday night, according to multiple reports.
New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what's happening is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Raymond "R.C." Horsch, who lived at the so-called "house of horrors" in Olney until he died, was as intelligent as he was a monster and preyed on vulnerable women.
The Philadelphia Phillies are optioning Orion Kerkering to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Saturday night, according to multiple reports.
New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday.
Ed Sheeran opened his solo concert in Philadelphia on Saturday with comments about Gaza, saying what is happening there is "catastrophic and unjustifiable."
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Surveillance video captured the moment a man had his laptop snatched off his table at gunpoint Friday at Parc in Philadelphia.
Police believe a social media beef might have led to a shooting that injured a 16-year-old in East Germantown Friday night.
Archaeology students from Penn are joining community members to uncover the history of a historic Black neighborhood in West Philly that was demolished decades ago in the name of urban renewal.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River on Friday.
Gregory Taylor says his son, Xavier, is still on a ventilator, but they're hopeful and steadfast in their faith.
North Wildwood police say a man drowned in the ocean near Second Avenue on Wednesday.
The shooting happened around 7:20 a.m. Friday at the convenience store at the corner of Route 37 and Garfield Avenue, prosecutors said.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Tuesday will bring plenty of sunshine, low humidity and light winds in the Philadelphia region, all ingredients to spend time outside.
Concerns are growing in Wilmington, Delaware, after separate shootings over the weekend left two people dead, including a teen.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
SEPTA has resumed service on three Regional Rail lines after downed Amtrak wires caused a suspension on Monday.
The Philadelphia Phillies are optioning Orion Kerkering to Triple-A Lehigh Valley Saturday night, according to multiple reports.
New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday.
Olympian Dominique Dawes said she wants to create a healthier culture within gymnastics.
Rocco Becht threw for 212 yards with two touchdowns, Koby Howard scored twice and No. 14 Penn State cruised past Buffalo 55-13.
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
The Landmark Ritz Five movie theater in Philadelphia's Old City neighborhood has reopened after a brief closure.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
MS NOW, CNN and Politico staffers were turned away from the White House on Saturday morning, the networks said, one day after President Trump said he was banning the three outlets from the property.
The Eagles are heading into Week 2 vs. the Titans without their Pro Bowl left guard. So how will the team replace Landon Dickerson?
The suspect has been identified in a deadly shooting that happened outside a Wawa location in Toms River, New Jersey, on Friday morning.
The Philadelphia area can expect a rainy Sunday, and the weather will start to feel more like fall this week. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the NEXT Weather forecast.
Dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters rallied outside NRG Station in South Philadelphia Saturday ahead of Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field. Some fans said they changed their plans because of the expected protests.