Kline talks about O’Reilly leak

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Kline talks about O’Reilly leak

By Lauragail Locke

WICHITA, Kansas, Nov 06, 2006 -- Wichita abortion doctor, George Tiller, called on the Kansas Supreme Court Monday, demanding to know how records he turned over to Kline may have wound up in the hands of national TV host, Bill O’Reilly.

"Our information says that on almost every medical sheet -- obviously we have an inside source here -- it says depression," said Bill O’Reilly during an interview with Phill Kline.

That statement by Fox’s national talk show host has created an uproar. At issue is whether someone leaked private information from medical records from two Kansas abortion clinics to O’Reilly.

"It’s highly suspicious it happens within two weeks of records being turned over to the attorney general," said Dan Monnat, Dr. Tiller’s attorney.

Phill Kline tells KSN he did not leak any medical records. Still, he has been under fire since receiving those documents late last month after winning a lengthy court battle. Some of the records came from Wichita abortion doctor, George Tiller. Now his attorneys are asking the state supreme court to investigate.

"This is nothing but the continued circus of lies," said Kline. "There’s no basis for such a motion before the Kansas Supreme Court. It’s a political move."

"It’s Kline who needs votes and publicity, not Dr. Tiller, who is interested in privacy of women’s records," counters Monnat.

Kline said privacy is a priority for him. He adds that he doesn’t need the names of the adult women patients. He only wants the names of the patients who are minors.

"You’ll also know we are not investigating violation of late-term abortion restrictions dealing with physical health exceptions of only mental health so therefore we only sought records dealing with mental health," said Kline.

But Tiller’s attorney says mental health concerns are a valid reason for doctors to perform abortions. State law allows abortion when it preserves the life and health of the pregnant woman. The U.S. Supreme Court also ruled "health" includes a woman’s mental or psychological health.

"The Kansas Supreme Court reminded Kline that whether he likes it or not that is the supreme law of the land and he is expected to obey it," said Monnat.

The debate continues as O’Reilly will address more on the topic on his upcoming shows Monday night at 7 and 10pm.

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