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July 20, 2022

Indiana Doctor to Sue State AG for Defamation over Her Care of 10-Year-Old Rape Survivor
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In Indiana, the doctor who recently provided abortion care to a
10-year-old rape survivor from Ohio is moving to sue Indiana's
Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita for defamation. Last week,
Rokita appeared on Fox News and falsely accused the doctor, Caitlin
Bernard, of having a "history of failing to report" abortions to the
state. The lawsuit alleges Rokita made the false statement as part of an
effort to "heighten public condemnation of Dr. Bernard, who legally
provided legitimate medical care."


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