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Anti-Abortion Extremist James Kopp Found Guilty

James Kopp
James Kopp

By Eileen Buckley

Buffalo, NY – Anti-abortion extremist James Kopp was found guilty of federal charges for the 1998 death of Dr. Barnett Slepian.

A jury convicted Kopp yesterday of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances -- preventing reproductive health services and fire arm charges.

WBFO'S Eileen Buckley reports on the government's 8-and-a-half-year effort to convict Kopp.

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