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legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•2 min saved

"Miscarriage Tragedy: Woman Charged with Abusing Fetal Remains Sparks Controversy"

A woman in Ohio has been charged with "abusing a corpse" after experiencing a traumatic miscarriage of a nonviable fetus. The charges have sparked outrage from advocacy groups, who argue that it could deter women from seeking medical help for miscarriages. The prosecutor's focus on the fetus being left in a toilet has been criticized, as the fetus was nonviable and the woman was not aware of the miscarriage until after it occurred.

via Boing Boing|

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legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•6 min saved

"Charges Filed Against Woman After Miscarriage Spark Controversy Over Reproductive Rights"

An Ohio woman, Brittany Watts, who suffered a miscarriage and passed her nonviable fetus in her bathroom, is now facing a criminal charge of felony abuse of a corpse. The charge highlights the extent to which prosecutors can charge a woman whose pregnancy has ended, whether by abortion or miscarriage. Watts' attorney argues that the charge stems from a lack of knowledge and insight regarding miscarriage and women's health. The case raises questions about the impact of stricter abortion laws and the need for education on the realities of miscarriage.

via CNN|

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