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The trial of a prominent Bucks County antiabortion activist opens amid a political firestorm

As Catholic activist Mark Houck stands trial for allegedly shoving a Planned Parenthood volunteer, the fireworks in the courtroom were rivaled only by those erupting around the case outside of it.

Antiabortion protester Mark Houck (foreground) holds a rosary as he stands opposite a patient escort outside of the Planned Parenthood in Center City.
Antiabortion protester Mark Houck (foreground) holds a rosary as he stands opposite a patient escort outside of the Planned Parenthood in Center City.Read moreHEATHER KHALIFA / Staff Photographer