Abortion doc’s killer files habeas corpus petition complaining about prison; hearing set
By APWednesday, April 21, 2010
Abortion doc’s killer files petition, hearing set
WICHITA, Kan. — The convicted killer of a Kansas abortion provider has filed a petition complaining of his treatment in prison and seeking his release.
A hearing on Scott Roeder’s habeas corpus petition is scheduled for June 4 before Judge Timothy Henderson in Wichita. A habeas corpus petition requires that a judge determine whether the government can continue to hold a prisoner.
The court docket shows Roeder filed the initial paperwork himself in February. His court-appointed attorney, Michael Brown, could not immediately be reached for comment.
All the documents in a separate civil case involving Roeder have been sealed.
The murder case against him for killing Dr. George Tiller is now under appeal.
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