cross-posted at Talk2Action
A federal law enforcement official told the AP yesterday that a federal grand jury is investigating a possible broader conspiracy behind last year's murder of George Tiller.
The official spoke Friday to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to publicly discuss the investigation. The official said federal civil rights prosecutors were holding grand jury proceedings in Kansas City, looking into whether a broader case surrounded Tiller's death.
You knew this was coming, based on Scott Roeder's testimony at trial that he discussed his planned attack on Tiller with "others." Before then, we knew Roeder was in contact with Operation Rescue's senior policy advisor, Cheryl Sullenger--who herself tried to blow up a clinic 20 years ago. And back in February, the AP reported (h/t to Fred Clarkson) that Roeder has strong ties to the militia movement.
