Posted by Thomas More Society (February 19, 2010 at 11:27 am)
Providence, RI Mayoral candidate Chris Young’s trial on charges of disorderly conduct for questioning Rep. Patrick Kennedy on abortion in the healthcare overhaul has been postponed until March 10. TMS attorneys representing Mr. Young are seeking for the charges to be dropped entirely and alleging that Mr. Young’s first amendment rights were violated.
Video of the incident can be seen here and case documents can be read here.
As we wait for the trial to proceed, the media has taken notice of this significant case. Local and national news outlets have covered the story. Follow the links below to find out more.
Posted by Thomas More Society (February 18, 2010 at 1:51 pm)
A great interview on the topic of the Personhood movement appeared on Moody Radio’s Primetime America on Tuesday, February 16.
The piece featured the Thomas More Society’s Paul Linton, who questions the legal theory behind Personhood, Eric Scheidler of the Pro-Life Action League, a client of the Thomas More Society, offering some perspective on where Personhood fits in the larger pro-life movement, and Keith Mason of Personhood USA explaining Personhood from the perspective of one of its biggest proponents.
The Catholic News Agency has put together this short video showing the abuse of the defendants in the case TMS is handling in Rockford, Illinois. The video is part of a larger story that can be read here.
Posted by Thomas More Society (February 5, 2010 at 11:16 am)
In the wake of Chicago’s new bubble zone law restricting protest and counseling activities outside abortion clinics, the City Council of Rockford, Illinois is considering a similar ordinance. Tom Brejcha appeared before the City Council along with a number of Rockford pro-lifers on Monday, February 5 to testify against the proposed ordinance. It now appears the City Council will debate the measure in committee next week.
Rockford has been the center of abortion-related controversy for some time now. In fact, one of the the Thomas More Society’s ongoing cases is centered on Rockford’s abortion mill. Check out the most recent amended complaint in that case as well as news coverage of the bubble zone story below.
Posted by Thomas More Society (February 3, 2010 at 12:55 pm)
Check out this interview with TMS President and Chief Counsel Tom Brejcha discussing the verdict in the trial of Scott Roeder for the murder of infamous late-term abortionist George Tiller:
Posted by Thomas More Society (January 18, 2010 at 9:10 pm)
Controversy arose last week over whether or not Scott Roeder, the man who allegedly killed late-term abortionist George Tiller in June of 2009, should be allowed to be tried for voluntary manslaughter instead of the original charge of 1st degree murder.
In the face of abortion-related legal issues, the media has turned to TMS Chief Counsel Tom Brejcha and Executive Director Peter Breen to shed some light on the difficult issues of law at stake.
Check out these two stories highlighting the opinion of TMS attorneys:
Posted by Thomas More Society (December 9, 2009 at 6:01 pm)
December 2, 2009 the second annual Nativity Scene was unveiled in the Capitol Rotunda in Springfield, Illinois. The scene is a joint effort of the Springfield Nativity Scene Committee and the Thomas More Society.
The unveiling ceremony featured representatives from a variety of denominations joining in prayers and song in celebration of the birth of Our Lord. As in 2008, the event was a great success.
Speakers at the event included Chairman of the Springfield Nativity Scene Committee Daniel Zanoza, Thomas More Society President and Lead Counsel Tom Brejcha, who serves as legal counsel for the Springfield Nativity Scene Committee and Executive Director of the Illinois Family Institute Dave Smith.
Posted by Thomas More Society (December 3, 2009 at 9:18 pm)
Pro-Life Defendants’ Argue that Free Speech Rights Violated as Obama Supporters were Given Special Treatment by Campus Police
December 3, 2009 (Notre Dame, Ind.)—Chicago-based Thomas More Society attorneys appeared in St. Joseph County Criminal Court today to argue for dismissal of trespass charges against pro-life advocates because campus police acted improperly. The charges were brought by local prosecutors based on complaints by University of Notre Dame security police during Obama protests last May at the University. In addition to the motion to dismiss, Thomas More Society attorney Tom Dixon argued that Judge Jenny Pitts Manier had an actual or perceived bias based on her prior rulings, her husband’s outspoken criticism of Catholic pro-life teachings as a philosophy professor at Notre Dame and other factors. Judge Manier, while denying the bias charges, ruled nonetheless that the prosecution should be halted to allow for an immediate appeal as to whether she should be disqualified from ruling on the merits of the 88 cases.
“We’re very pleased that Judge Manier has allowed this immediate appeal as it is critical that these vital issues be heard before a fair and impartial tribunal,” said Tom Brejcha, president and chief counsel of the Thomas More Society. [Continue reading ...]
Posted by Thomas More Society (December 3, 2009 at 10:46 am)
Thomas More Society President and Chief Counsel Thomas Brejcha will be in court on Thursday, December 3, to argue in favor of a motion to dismiss the charges against the ND 88.
These 88 protesters were arrested for trespassing on the campus of the University of Notre Dame during protests of President Obama’s scandalous commencement speech there last May. If convicted of these charges, the 88 could face up to one year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
TMS has repeatedly petitioned the University to drop the charges, respecting the protesters’ right to free speech and the school’s Catholic character, even drafting an open letter to University president Fr. John Jenkins. Fr. Jenkins has repeatedly insisted that it is not within his power to drop the charges. [Continue reading ...]
A great interview on the topic of the Personhood movement appeared on Moody Radio’s Primetime America on Tuesday, February 16.
In the wake of Chicago’s new bubble zone law restricting protest and counseling activities outside abortion clinics, the City Council of Rockford, Illinois is considering a similar ordinance. Tom Brejcha appeared before the City Council along with a number of Rockford pro-lifers on Monday, February 5 to testify against the proposed ordinance. It now appears the City Council will debate the measure in committee next week.
Controversy arose last week over whether or not Scott Roeder, the man who allegedly killed late-term abortionist George Tiller in June of 2009, should be allowed to be tried for voluntary manslaughter instead of the original charge of 1st degree murder.
Pro-Life Defendants’ Argue that Free Speech Rights Violated as Obama Supporters were Given Special Treatment by Campus Police
Thomas More Society President and Chief Counsel Thomas Brejcha will be in court on Thursday, December 3, to argue in favor of a motion to dismiss the charges against the