Source: Fox News
Summary
A California judge has dismissed the final charge against pro-life activist David Daleiden, who had been accused of violating the state’s recording law after releasing undercover videos that alleged abortion providers were illegally profiting from fetal tissue. Daleiden and his colleague Sandra Merritt had faced 15 charges, but pleaded no contest to one felony count under a settlement with California in January 2025. The case has been expunged, and Daleiden has called it a “huge victory” for his investigative reporting.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The case against David Daleiden has followed a familiar pattern, with accusations of wrongdoing, investigations, and eventually, a settlement. The judge’s decision to dismiss the final charge and expunge the case has brought an end to the long-running prosecution. Daleiden’s reaction to the news, including his tweet about the “bizarre last-minute ‘April Fool’s’ attempt” by Planned Parenthood and the National Abortion Federation, suggests that the case has been a contentious and dramatic affair. The fact that the case has been expunged means that the record of the prosecution will be erased, leaving behind only the memories of the controversy it sparked.
Author: Evan Null
