Abortion Foes Back Priest’s Alleged Act
Dozens of anti-abortion protesters at an annual rally said they support the devotion--if not the alleged actions--of a Catholic priest accused of crashing into an abortion clinic in Rockford, Ill., and chopping away at it with an ax. “I don’t agree with his methods, but I appreciate his heart,” said the Rev. David Broom, who joined about 1,000 protesters outside a Catholic church. The rally had been scheduled long before the attack at the Northern Illinois Women’s Center. The Rev. John Earl has been charged with burglary and felony criminal damage to property.
For the record:
12:00 a.m. Oct. 4, 2000 For the Record
Los Angeles Times Wednesday October 4, 2000 Home Edition Part A Part A Page 3 Metro Desk 2 inches; 44 words Type of Material: Correction
Antiabortion rally--A headline in Monday’s Times mischaracterized the feelings of antiabortion protesters in Illinois toward a Catholic priest accused of crashing into an abortion clinic in Rockford, Ill. The protesters said they support the devotion of the priest. They did not say they supported his actions.
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