December 1, 2022

Indiana AG Accuses Abortionist of Exploiting Child Rape Victim for Political Gain

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita
An Indiana abortionist is suing Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita in an attempt to stop him from investigating suspicions that she illegally delayed reporting the rape of a minor.

Indiana abortionist Caitlin Bernard committed an abortion on a 10-year-old rape victim earlier this year. She immediately went to the media to have them publish a story criticizing the recent US Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita quickly accused the abortionist of exploiting the situation for political gain, and his office is investigating Bernard for not reporting the rape of a minor in a timely manner. Now, Bernard is suing Rokita in an attempt to stop his investigation.

Bernard committed the abortion on June 30, 2022. The next day at 5:00 am, the Indianapolis Star published its story about the 10-year-old's rape and abortion. Bernard had to immediately contact the media to make this possible. Bernard filed a report about the rape on July 2. Indiana law requires Bernard to report such abuse immediately. According to Rokita, the delay, and the fact that Bernard took the time to speak with the Indianapolis Times, show that she was not reasonably following the reporting requirement.

Bernard, rather than prioritizing the safety of her patient, prioritized profit and politics. She probably should have reported the rape to authorities before even committing the abortion.

"The evidence strongly suggests that the doctor violated the mandatory reporting law, which required her to immediately report the child’s abuse to Indiana authorities," Rokita said in a statement. "Only by reporting to Indiana authorities immediately, as called for by statute, might the little girl have been spared from potentially being sent back to her perpetrator."