David Daleiden, the founder of the Center for Medical Progress (CMP), a pro-life organization, published undercover videos in 2015 of Planned Parenthood officials negotiating the sale of baby parts that sparked congressional hearings and a Department of Justice investigation into the abortion provider.In retaliation, Planned Parenthood filed a lawsuit accusing David Daleiden, CMP, and its members with illegal taping, fraud, and racketeering. Judge William Orrick, III, who has ties to Planned Parenthood, refused to disqualify himself and refused to allow a First-Amendment free speech defense. A jury awarded Planned Parenthood over $2-million that includes punitive and compensatory damages as well as attorneys’ fees. Pro-life defense lawyers will appeal, telling reporters outside the courtroom the “process was unfair.” Daleiden and Merritt are also facing 14 felony counts of illegal taping under California’s anti-eavesdropping law. -GEG