Scott ##y is accused of first - degree murder in the death of Dr. George Wilson . In an Associated Press interview last month , Roeder admitted killing Tiller and said he plans to argue at this trial that the shooting was justified . Tiller was one of the few U.S. doctors who performed late - term abortions . Necessity defense : Judge argues breaking the law is better for patients than following it . Judge bars patients from using the necessity defense in the doctor 's slaying .
Scott ##y is accused of first - degree murder in the death of Dr. George Wilson . Tiller was one of the few U.S. doctors who performed late - term abortions . Necessity defense : Judge argues breaking the law is better for patients than following it . Judge bars patients from using the necessity defense in the doctor 's slaying .