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California governor denies extradition request for La. indicted doctor accused of mailing abortion drugs

WBRZ Baton Rouge

Jan 15, 2026

BATON ROUGE - California Governor Gavin Newsom said on social media that he was denying Louisiana's extradition request for a California doctor who has been indicted in Louisiana f…

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