Prosecutors: New Law Could Mean Death Penalty For Abortionists

From the Houston Chronicle:

New law could mean death penalty for doctors
Legislators say that wasn't their intent with the abortion measure

By KELLEY SHANNON

Associated Press

AUSTIN - Texas doctors who perform abortions without parental approval or after the third trimester could face capital murder charges because of a new law that takes effect this week, a prosecutors group says.

The Texas District and County Attorneys Association has outlined that scenario in its new book updating the Texas penal code and in public presentations around the state. The group says such charges could occur under the new law because of the 2003 fetal protection law.

Key legislators said Monday that wasn't their intent.

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My Comments:
Sounds to me like this "prosecutors group" is engaging in a little political mischief.