Ulster County rejects Texas motion against New York abortion doctor

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — Acting Ulster County Clerk Taylor Bruck rejected a Texas motion seeking a civil penalty of over $100,000 against Dr. Margaret Carpenter of New Paltz. The filing from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton targeted Carpenter for missing a court appearance after telehealth prescription of the abortion pill mifepristone to a Texan.

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