NOW Sues Abortion Foes for Damages
Using a class-action suit filed under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, the National Organization for Women asked a federal court jury Wednesday to force militant antiabortion leaders to pay for damages caused in clinic attacks.
The lawsuit names as defendants two of the most militant antiabortion groups, Operation Rescue and the Pro-Life Action League, as well as three of the league’s top leaders.
While the actual damages asked total only $86,500 for attacks on clinics in Milwaukee and Wilmington, Del., the sum could climb if the defendants lose and other clinics file claims.
One of the defendants complained that he was being blamed for arsons, bombings and shootings that had nothing to do with him.
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