California Dismisses Charges Against Pro-life Journalists Daleiden, Merritt

California prosecutors have dropped all charges against pro-life activists David Daleiden and Sandra Merritt, who gained notoriety for their 2015 undercover videos alleging that Planned Parenthood was selling fetal body parts. The state reached a negotiated settlement allowing Daleiden and Merritt to enter a 'no contest' plea on a single video recording charge, which involves no admission of wrongdoing and will be dismissed after a period. This decision concludes nearly a decade of legal battles initiated under former Attorney General Kamala Harris, with both activists claiming the prosecution was politically motivated. The Center for Medical Progress, which Daleiden leads, noted that the undercover videos resulted in significant legal consequences for two companies involved in the sale of fetal tissue. The current California Attorney General Rob Bonta highlighted the agreement as a win for abortion rights, contrasting it with recent pardons issued by the Trump administration for individuals convicted of obstructing abortion clinics. The outcome allows Daleiden to refocus on the investigative efforts of the CMP regarding abortion practices.