On Thursday, correspondent María Vargas Pión for the Spanish language channel Telemundo knocked on the door of the mother of the 10-year-old Ohio rape victim who told the reporter that the girl is “fine” and “everything that they’re saying against him [the rapist] is a lie.” Despite this drastic turn in the tragedy surrounding this tragic rape case, all three evening news broadcasts ignored the story and focused instead on the Indiana Attorney General investigating the abortionist who performed an abortion on the 10-year-old girl.
On ABC’s World News Tonight, anchor David Muir spent 36 seconds on the Ohio rape case which focused entirely on the Indiana Attorney General’s investigation into the abortion doctor Caitlin Bernard who failed to notify the state of Indiana that she was going to perform the abortion.
“The Indiana doctor who performed that procedure is now under investigation. The Indiana attorney general saying he is investigating the doctor’s license and whether she failed to report the child was raped” Muir reported. “The family pointing out the child had to go to Indiana because there are no exceptions in Ohio after Roe was overturned.”
CBS Evening News had the same priorities, failing to report on the mother defending her daughter’s rapist. Giving her report for CBS, reporter Elaine Quijano proclaimed that “since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. WadeOhio, at minimum, is one of nine states that does not allow for incest or rape. In Indiana, abortions are legal up to 22 weeks.”
Yet Quijano failed to mention that Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost had previously stated the girl could’ve received an abortion under her unique circumstances.
His report was available here NBC Nightly News, national correspondent Gabe Gutierrez read Yost’s statement on the rape case without noting that the girl could’ve received an abortion in Ohio if her parents notified the proper authorities: “My heart aches for the pain suffered by this young child. I am grateful for the diligent work of the Columbus police department in securing a confession and getting a rapist off the street.”
But the truth doesn’t matter to the leftist news networks. For them, only the Democrat Party narrative makes news. Even the mother of a 10-year-old rape victim defending the illegal immigrant who did it isn’t news since it might draw attention to the fact that he snuck into the country during former President Barack Obama’s reign. That would make Obama look bad so that can’t be allowed to happen.
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ABC’s World News Tonight
July 14, 2022
Eastern at 6:48.29DAVIDMUIR: We are back at home tonight. And we have news about the disturbing story of a Ohio 10-year-old girl who was raped and then went to Indiana for an abortion. Roe was overturned. Ohio has no exemptions for rape. Tonight, an investigation is underway into the Indiana doctor responsible for performing that procedure. According to the Indiana attorney general, he’s investigating whether the doctor failed to report that the child had been raped.
Family members pointed out that the child must go to Indiana after Roe was overturned. A lawyer representing Dr. Caitlin Bern, said that she took all appropriate and necessary steps in compliance with the law. According to the lawyer, she has not broken any laws.
CBS Evening News
July 14, 2022
Eastern, 6:36:33NORAH O’DONNELL: Turning now to the abortion case that has gained international attention after a ten-year-old rape victim from Ohio was taken to Indiana for the procedure. This is CBS’ Elaine Quijano.
ELAINE QUIJANO: Tonight Indiana’s Republican Attorney General Todd Rokita told CBS News that his office is investigating whether Dr. Caitlin Bernard, a local ob-gyn physician followed state law which requires her to report that she performed an abortion on a ten-year-old girl who was a victim of rape. The little girl was brought from Ohio to undergo an abortion. Most of these are legal if there is any cardiac activity. This happens usually within six weeks. Yesterday Dr. Bernard sent a tweet saying that his heart is broken for the survivors of sexual assaults and abuse. It is so tragic that they are being neglected by our country. Elizabeth Nash is a member of an abortion rights organization.
ELIZABETH NAASH, GUTMACHER INSTITUTE PRINCIPALPOLICY ASSOCIATE: An abortion ban is not the best option for a victim of sexual assault who has had to have an abortion.
QUIJANO: The Supreme Court has been overturned Roe v. WadeOhio, at minimum, is one of nine states that do not allow incest or rape. Indiana allows abortions up to 22-weeks.
Physicians are now concerned about possible legal consequences.
NASH: Providers want to offer care more than anything.
QUIJANO: The girl’s case sparked international attention after President Biden made reference to it as he signed an executive order to protect access to abortions.
JOE BIDDEN, THE PRESIDENT: Ten year old, raped and six weeks pregnant. Already traumatized, forced to travel to another country.
QUIJANO – Yesterday Gerson Fuentes, 27, was arrested in Ohio on charges of rape. Tonight the Indiania doctor’s lawyer released a statement saying quote, my client, Dr. Caitlin Bernard took every appropriate and proper action in accordance with the law and both her medical and ethical training as a physician. This case involved all the relevant policies, procedures, regulations. According to the attorney, they will be taking legal action against her. Norah?
NBC Nightly News
July 14, 2022
Eastern: 7:04 p.m.LESTER HOLT – Another important story shining light on the country’s deep division over abortion. The 27-year old man is facing criminal charges after he raped a girl aged 10 years. He had to go to another state in order to have an abortion. They’ve now retracted their story after many conservatives questioned it. Gabe Gutierrez.
GABE GUTIERREZ – A judge set Gerson Fuentes, 27, as a rape suspect, to be held in Columbus on Wednesday, February 22nd, under $2 million bail.
DANIEL MEYER ( FRANKLIN COUNTY ASSISTANT PROSECUTOR): It’s my understanding she in fact just turned 10 years old.
GUTIERREZ – According to court records, Fuentes admitted to having raped and impregnated a 10-year old girl. One detective claimed that Fuentes then traveled from Ohio, which bans abortions, to Indiana in order to stop the pregnancy. Following the Supreme Court’s reverse of the decision in this case, it has been the latest controversy in the abortion debate. Roe v. Wade. This was reported by the Indianapolis StarNewspaper cited a single source: an Indianapolis ob-gyn. It went viral. It was brought up by President Biden last week.
PRESIDENT JOE BODEN: Picture yourself as a little girl. Just—I’m serious, imagine being that little girl.10 years old!
GUTIERREZ
DAVE YOST, OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL: We are in regular communication with local police and sheriffs as well as the prosecutors. No whispers anywhere.
GUTIERREZ : Yesterday, the suspect was arrested and he made a written statement. “My heart aches for the pain suffered by this young child. I am grateful for the diligent work of the Columbus police department in securing a confession and getting a rapist off the street.” The Wall Street JournalThe story was also questioned by the editorial board, and the editorial board has published an editorial correcting it. It appears that President Biden is correct in his writing. The Indiana Republican attorney general has said that he will investigate the doctor who did the surgery and for not reporting it. The obgyn stated that doctors have to be able give medical care whenever and wherever they are needed. This case is highlighting the deep divisions within this country, as states struggle to clear their laws from pro-abortion rights supporters.
DR. MICHELLE BLAKEN (NORTHWESTERN MÉDICINE OBGYN). It is a painful truth that you must accept that terrible things will happen to your children or to anyone else in your state due to the extremely strict restrictions.
GUTIERREZ – To all who are against abortion.
ERIC SCCHEIDLER (PRO LIFE ACTION LEAGUE EXECUTIVE DIRETOR): It is a shame that Biden’s administration has rushed to take advantage of this situation for the poor little girl.
GUTIERREZ. Today’s Senate Democrats failed to pass legislation to allow individuals to legally cross state boundaries to have an abortion. Lester?
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