The man convicted of killing Wichita abortion provider Dr. George Tiller is asking for a new trial or an order of acquittal.
Scott Roeder was convicted last month in state court on a charge of first-degree murder. Roeder had admitted shooting Tiller last May 31 during services at the Reformation Lutheran Church in east Wichita.
In a motion for a new trial made public Monday, Roeder's lawyers cite adverse rulings by the trial judge including a refusal to let the jury consider the lesser charge of voluntary manslaughter.
Such court filings are routine, but important to preserve the record on appeal issues.
Arguments on the defense motion will be heard in March.
Associated Press
Posted: February 8, 2010 15:29