Former doctor gets prison for death of Cape abortion patient - The Boston Globe

Crime, Character, Abortion

“You, sir,’’ Smith started, but was interrupted by Nickerson, who advised him not to comment directly to the defendant. Smith turned again to Osathanondh and continued, “You, sir, destroyed a precious flower that blossomed in our lives, not accidentally but on purpose.’’

On Sept. 13, 2007, Laura Smith, 22, died during an abortion procedure performed by Osathanondh, a Harvard-affiliated obstetrician, at the Women’s Health Center in Hyannis.

Rapin Osathanondh to serve 6 months after guilty plea

Crime, Character, Abortion

The doctor, who gave up his medical license in 2008, pled guilty to involuntary manslaughter yesterday in Barnstable before Judge Gary Nickerson.

Dr. Rapin Osathanondh indicted in the death of Laura Hope Smith

Liberal, Crime, Character, Abortion

A doctor has been charged with manslaughter in the death of one of his patients after an abortion procedure last year on Cape Cod, prosecutors said today.

Dr. Rapin Osathanondh has been indicted by a grand jury for manslaughter in the death of Laura Hope Smith

Abortionist Steps Down After Death Threat Allegations

Violence, Character, Threats, Abortion, Murder

According to a Boston Herald article, the an abortionist who is head of "family planning" at Brigham and Women's Hospital has left his position after threatening to kill five nurses. The nurses told police that Rapin Osthanondh threatened them during a staff meeting, saying, "I'm gonig to execute people. I'm going to kill you. I'm going to execute you, Texas-style."