Morrison's Affair An Issue In Tiller Case

WICHITA -- An adulterous affair by former Attorney General Paul Morrison has given abortion provider Dr. George Tiller an opening to press allegations of unfairness in the criminal case against him. Proving such a taint is another matter. A flurry of subpoenas has not yielded a signed statement in which Linda Carter reportedly said she pressured Morrison to charge Tiller with violating state law, and Tiller's attorneys have been unable to find her. Tiller's lawyers and an assistant attorney general said they appear to have an agreement to obtain from a special prosecutor -- who was subpoenaed by Tiller's lawyers -- a copy of statements made by Morrison's mistress. But even if they get the statement, it hasn't been determined whether it will be admitted as evidence.
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Posted by Editor at November 20, 2008 09:11 AM