Illinois Man Sentenced for Attempted Arson of Abortion Clinic

The sentencing comes amid a nationwide surge in violence against reproductive health facilities.

Philip J. Buyno, 73, of Prophetstown, Illinois, was sentenced to five years in prison for attempting to burn down a planned abortion clinic in Danville by crashing his car into the building and trying to set it on fire.
Buyno also ordered to pay over $300,000 in restitution and will serve three years of supervised release following his prison term.
The attack is part of a reported surge in violence and harassment against reproductive health care facilities nationwide since the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Illinois has become a critical access point for abortion care in the Midwest, experiencing a significant increase in patients from other states seeking services.
Abortion providers and advocates are urging lawmakers to take action to protect reproductive health services from violence and intimidation.