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The Straits TimesNews report · Jul 30, 5:07 AM
North Dakota fertility doctor accused of using own sperm to impregnate woman
The accused is chair of the University of North Dakota’s obstetrics and gynaecology department.
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North Dakota fertility doctor accused of using own sperm to impregnate woman
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What happened The accused is chair of the University of North Dakota’s obstetrics and gynaecology department.
The headline split The left frames it as "Fertility Doctor Accused of Using Own Sperm to Impregnate Woman". The center frames it as "North Dakota fertility doctor accused of using own sperm to impregnate woman".
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New York Times USNews report · Jul 30, 2:57 AM
Fertility Doctor Accused of Using Own Sperm to Impregnate Woman
Dr. Dennis Lutz, the chairman of the University of North Dakota’s OB-GYN department, did not deny the claims in a lawsuit. The university said it intends to fire him.
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