Springs Planned Parenthood reopens with changes

good evening and thanks for joining us for krdo newschannel 13 at 10. i’m heather skold. and i’m james jarman. first tonight… for the first time since the deadly shooting.. the colorado springs planned parenthood clinic is accepting patients. and the admitted shooter is set to head back to court. krdo newschannel 13’s emily allen is live outside planned parenthood tonight.. with new infomation on what’s next for the clinc and the accused gunman.. robert dear is expected in court next week on february 24th. while his competency is still up in the air … the clinic he targeted is moving forward but not without changes. there’s structural damage and emotional damage… but it won’t stop this clinic from re- opening. 103845 it’s been a very challenging and emotional time for planned parenthood, our staff and our patients since the events took place here in november. even though there’s increased security, some staff inside during the shooting have yet to decide if they’ll come back. 104306 we are very focused on making this a good safe place for our patients as well as our staff su: you can see this memorial is still here from the shooting and it’s a reminder that while planned parenthood is reopen, the healing process is just beginning. 104103 i want to acknowledge that three people lost their lives here and that forever changes us as for the man accused… robert dear nats — outbursts it will be some time before he knows his fate. nats — outburst first… he has to complete mental evaluations. .. then… comes a long legal battle… it’ll be months or years before this community has an answer. 104007 our schedules are full. people are coming back. when it comes to planned parenthood. .. this community has at least one answer… this clinic is now open. the clinic plans to host a memorial for victims k’are stewart jennifer markovski and officer garrett swasey … but haven’t decided on the details. in cs ea, krdo nc13.