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Planned Parenthood confirms Cecile Richards stepping down

By Robert King
Published January 26, 2018 3:32pm ET
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Planned Parenthood confirms Cecile Richards stepping down
Cecile Richards said in a statement, "Planned Parenthood has been a trusted resource in this country for more than a century, and I will be leaving the organization well-positioned to serve and fight for our patients for a century more." ( AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) | Jose Luis Magana

Cecile Richards will depart Planned Parenthood after 12 years, the women’s health and abortion provider confirmed Friday.

The statement confirms a report earlier this week that Richards would step down as president of Planned Parenthood.

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