By Kathleen Ostrowski, legislative director
Kansans for Life
In July, the Kansas State Board of Healing Arts finalized their revocation of the state medical license of abortionist Kris Neuhaus.
Now that she has appealed that result, the Board wants her to post a bond guaranteeing payment, otherwise Kansas taxpayers will be on the hook for the $92,672.44.00 in expenses.
The revocation was based on case files secured by former Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline from the late-term abortion clinic of the now-deceased George Tiller, showing that Neuhaus failed to adhere to medical standards when assessing pregnant minors seeking abortions in 2003.
Neuhaus has appealed the revocation in the state court of Judge Franklin Theis, the same venue where a Kansas City abortionist is currently trying to overturn a clinic licensure law passed in 2011.
Neuhaus has often asserted she is impoverished. Her attorneys argue that her constitutional right to challenge the Board’s decision shouldn’t be dependent on assurances that she can foot the bill if the revocation is upheld.
The bond would cover costs incurred by the Board as its staff pursued sanctions against her.
Under Kansas law, the Board is allowed to require a bond, but Neuhaus’ attorneys argue the judge determines the amount required to proceed.
Associated Press reporter John Hanna reported that Judge Theis has scheduled a hearing on the question of the bond for January 11, in line with a schedule proposed by attorneys for both sides for filing their written legal arguments.
The case is Ann K. Neuhaus v. Kansas State Board of Healing Arts, No. 12C873 in Shawnee County District Court.
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