Update: Judge Considers Petition to Remove Anonymity to woman suing Champaign abortionist
An anonymous Indiana woman—known in court as Jane Doe—is suing abortionist Dr. Keith Reisinger‑Kindle, founder of the Equity Clinic in Champaign, Illinois. The lawsuit alleges that Reisinger-Kindle botched her late-trimester abortion, perforating her uterus and leaving behind the remains of her deceased child inside her body, which later required emergency medical intervention.
But now, in an aggressive legal twist, Reisinger-Kindle is attempting to expose her identity—and silence her voice.
New Legal Update: Judge Considers Intimidation Concerns
In late June 2025, Reisinger-Kindle’s legal team filed a motion to reveal Jane Doe’s identity and to place a gag order on her public statements about the case. His attorneys, led by Chicago-based lawyer Mimi Moon, argue that it is “unfair” for her to remain anonymous while his name is publicly known.
But Judge Jason Bohm of Champaign County is now reviewing that motion. He granted temporary anonymity in this case and is considering if it should continue. The judge was concerned with the fact that the case was brought to the public, however, he also understands the sensitive nature of medical issues and wants to help establish case law for cases like this going forward. If the judge finds that she deserves the right to anonymity, it could significantly impact how the court handles anonymity in future cases involving abortion-related trauma.
This is more than a legal maneuver—it’s an alarming message to any woman who dares to come forward:
“If you speak up, we’ll come for your identity.”
What Happened to Jane Doe?
According to her lawsuit, Jane Doe sought a late-term abortion at the Equity Clinic. After the procedure, she experienced severe cramping and pain and was rushed to an emergency room. There, doctors discovered:
“The remains of half a deceased preborn human being were found in her right pelvis and pieces of the skull adherent to the patient’s intestine.”
She was diagnosed with a perforated uterus, a life-threatening injury.
A state medical agency has already investigated the incident and issued a $5,000 fine, a formal reprimand, and ordered mandatory safety training for Reisinger-Kindle.
A Disturbing Power Play
Now, despite this evidence and disciplinary action, Reisinger-Kindle is fighting back by attempting to strip Jane Doe of her privacy protections. His legal team argues that since Doe has shared her story publicly, she no longer qualifies for anonymity. They claim her case doesn’t fall under the same privacy rules as sexual assault or domestic violence cases.
But here’s the truth: this is intimidation, plain and simple.
By pushing to unmask her and silence her, Reisinger-Kindle is trying to regain control, discredit her, and send a chilling warning to other women who might come forward in the future.
Where Are the “Pro-Women” Voices?
If this case involved any other medical context, the outrage would be loud and immediate. But because it involves abortion—and an abortionist—those who often claim to support women’s autonomy are silent.
This is what abortion extremism looks like:
Protecting the provider at all costs—even at the expense of a woman’s safety, privacy, and dignity.
Stay Informed
Illinois Right to Life is closely following this case and will continue to provide updates as the court weighs these critical decisions. To get real-time updates on this story and others like it:
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We stand with Jane Doe—and with every woman who has been silenced, injured, or dismissed by an industry that claims to care about women. Her voice matters. And we won’t stop telling the truth.
