UPDATE: Assault W/ Deadly Weapon & Larceny Charges Filed Against Abortion Center ASSAILANT

8/22/2024

(Assailant Identified as Derek Moore)

By Bud Shaver,

Albuquerque, New Mexico- Charges have been filed with the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) against assailant, Derek Moore, for the altercation that occurred outside of Whole Woman's Health abortion center, on August 15, 2024 involving Abortion Free New Mexico leader, Bud Shaver.

According to the police report two separate charges were filed against Derek Moore:

Aggravated Assault With Deadly Weapon
Larceny - Miscellaneous Under $250

The larceny charge (under $250) is a petty misdemeanor and the aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge is a 4th degree felony in the state of New Mexico carrying a maximum sentence of 18 months imprisonment.

Moore admits to swerving his car, toward Bud Shaver, while driving past Whole Woman's Health abortion center, but claims to have been:

distracted and accidently pulled to close to a curb, then swerved back into his lane and continued on his way." [sic]

On the day of the incident however, Derek Moore seemingly admits to attempting to run down Bud Shaver, when confronted on video, he derisively states,

Call the cops, they aren't going to do anything."

Responding to the police concerning the larceny charge (stealing a pro-life sign):

Derek stated he saw someone (Shaver) obstructing the sidewalk with a bunch of garbage, so he parked his car. Derek stated he then went and picked up a piece of the garbage to 'throw it out'. Derek stated (Shaver) followed him and called him a communist. Derek stated (Shaver) was having an 'illegal protest and obstructing the sidewalk'.

Thankfully, the incident was recorded on video and the evidence speaks for itself. Please pray that justice is served and that Mr. Moore comes to know the Lord Jesus Christ.

Abortion Free New Mexico has daily teams of sidewalk counselors outside of three local abortion centers throughout Albuquerque, New Mexico. Their signs contain positive messages offering help and hope to abortion bound women. They also have tangible help on hand: baby items, Love Boxes, and a vast wealth of resources to offer the mom's. The teams maintain a peaceful, prayerful, free speech presence while exercising their 1st Amendment rights and abide by all local and state laws.

CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR TEAM - (Training Provided)

Read the full police report and view video footage of the altercation below.

After publishing the initial report documenting the altercation on August 15, 2024 Abortion Free New Mexico was contacted by other local pro-life sidewalk counselors. Derek Moore was able to be identified, because he apparently has a history of harassing peaceful pro-lifer's and has allegedly attempted to steal their signs in the past.

Read the previous report: (VIDEO) ABORTION FREE NEW MEXICO ROBBED TWICE IN ONE DAY

(Evidence provided to Albuquerque Police Department by Abortion Free New Mexico)

Tara Shaver, spokeswoman for Abortion Free New Mexico issued the following statement:

Abortion Free New Mexico would like to thank the Albuquerque Police Department (APD) for responding so quickly to this incident and following through with the charges. Hopefully, the unhinged Derek Moore will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. A strong message needs to be sent to the pro-abortion community that they can't attack peaceful pro-life Christians for simply living out their Christian faith in the public square. Abortion Free New Mexico volunteers go the the sidewalks outside of local abortion centers with love and compassion. Clearly our peaceful, prayerful presence is having an impact. Our team will not be deterred, we will purchase some more signs and materials and return to Whole Woman's Health abortion facility more resolute than ever to help pregnant women in need and save precious babies lives."