Former doctor gets prison for death of Cape abortion patient

Former doctor gets prison for death of Cape abortion patient - The Boston Globe: By all accounts, Laura Smith lived life to the fullest, according to her family and friends. “She never seemed to suffer any ill effects because of her upbringing,’’ Tom Smith said yesterday afternoon in Barnstable District Court. Smith turned from facing Judge Gary Nickerson to Rapin Osathanondh, sitting about 20 feet away. “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.’’