Kansas Prosecutor Says Women's Private Medical Records Are Needed to Prosecute Abortion Clinics

By John Hanna Associated Press Writer
Published: Sep 8, 2005

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) - Attorney General Phill Kline is seeking access to the medical records of 90 girls and women who had abortions on the grounds the documents would help him prosecute two clinics that provide abortions.

Kline's chief deputy, Eric Rucker, told the Kansas Supreme Court on Thursday that Kline believes the records contain evidence of crimes, including violations of the state's restrictions on late-term procedures and failure to report child sexual abuse.