Verdict Won't Close Clinics, Doctor Vows

By Frank Stanfield, Sentinel Correspondent OCALA — An Orlando abortion doctor vowed Thursday to keep his clinics open, despite his conviction on charges of conspiring to extort money from Marion County officials. A federal jury deliberated for eight hours during…

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Doctor Defends Payments To Adviser

By Frank Stanfield, Sentinel Correspondent OCALA — Did an abortion doctor’s adviser agree to become the “fall guy” in a federal case accusing the doctor and the adviser of extortion? Or were both guilty of trying to extract a payoff…

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Pendergraft saw possible 'conspiracy'

By Rick Cundiff, Staff Writer, Ocala Star Banner OCALA — Dr. James Scott Pendergraft IV testified Friday that he believes county commissioners, the Ocala Police Department, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the FBI and the U.S. Attorney’s Office could be…

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Clinic Needed Protection, Doctor Says

Tapes Did Not Confirm Testimony From The Doctor Charged With Attempted Extortion By Frank Stanfield, Sentinel Correspondent Pendergraft testified that he didn’t know his adviser, Michael Spielvogel, would be asking for money in the March 22, 1999, meeting. Spielvogel…

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Pendergraft takes the stand

By Rick Cundiff, Staff Writer, Ocala Star Banner OCALA — Dr. James Scott Pendergraft IV testified Thursday he would still seek a $100 million judgment against Marion County if that was what it took to ensure his rights and those…

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Abortionist: Adviser Misled Me

OCALA — An Orlando abortion doctor on trial for attempted extortion and conspiracy testified Thursday that he was misled by his real estate consultant and lawyer into signing an affidavit containing false statements. Dr. James Scott Pendergraft said his adviser,…

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