Word: belous
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Actually, the law had been repealed two years ago. But Dr. Leon Belous had been convicted early in 1967, when it was still in force. To replace the statute, California passed more liberal legislation that permits hospitals to perform abortions on girls under 15, in cases of rape and incest, or when having a baby may seriously harm the-phys-ical or mental health of the mother. The California decision-the first of its kind by a major state court-now casts constitutional doubt on rigid abortion laws in no fewer than 41 other states. Also, by emphasizing that...
Many Supporters. Belous was brought to trial after he referred a young unmarried woman to an experienced Hollywood abortionist, who performed the operation for her. Because of the woman's emotional state, Belous had feared that she might try an abortion on herself or seek one in nearby Tijuana, Mexico-either of which would have involved a risk to her life Whatever his intentions, he was convicted, fined $5,000 and put on probation for two years. His appeal attracted an awesome list of supporters...
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