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health2 years ago•14 min saved

"Ohio Woman Charged with Felony After Miscarriage: The Shocking Arrest"

Brittany Watts, an Ohio woman, was charged with abuse of a corpse after experiencing a miscarriage at home, leading to a police search of her home and a felony charge that was ultimately dismissed by a grand jury. Watts had sought medical care at a hospital but faced delays due to concerns about Ohio's abortion laws, ultimately leaving the hospital and miscarrying at home. The case has sparked discussions about hospital ethics, the treatment of fetal remains, and the legal definition of a corpse.

via CBS News|

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legalcriminal-justice2 years ago•3 min saved

Ohio Woman Brittany Watts Cleared of Charges in Home Miscarriage Case

Brittany Watts, a woman from Ohio, was not indicted by a grand jury for felony abuse of a corpse following her miscarriage of a nonviable fetus. The case drew attention from reproductive rights activists amid ongoing debates over abortion rights, particularly in the aftermath of the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. Watts's experience highlighted the challenges faced by individuals seeking abortion care in states with restricted access, and raised concerns about the potential prosecution of miscarriages.

via Yahoo News|

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us-news2 years ago•2 min saved

Ohio Woman Cleared of Charges After Miscarriage at Home

A grand jury in Ohio declined to indict Brittany Watts, who had been charged with abuse of corpse after miscarrying a nonviable fetus at home, a case that had drawn international attention. Watts, who had been arrested in October, was relieved by the decision, and her lawyer expressed hope that her story would lead to positive change. The case had sparked debate among lawyers and reproductive health advocates, who argued that the charge was baseless and could set a dangerous precedent.

via The New York Times|

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reproductive-rights2 years ago•2 min saved

"Reproductive Rights Group Calls for Dropping Criminal Charge Against Miscarriage Victim in Ohio"

Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights is urging a prosecutor to drop criminal charges against Brittany Watts, a woman who miscarried at home. The charges conflict with Ohio's newly passed reproductive rights amendment, which guarantees an individual's right to make their own reproductive decisions. Watts' case has sparked national attention and raised concerns about the treatment of pregnant women, particularly those who are Black, in post-Roe America. Supporters have donated over $135,000 for her legal defense. The physicians' group fears that the case will discourage other women from seeking miscarriage care and is calling for the charges to be dropped.

via The Associated Press|

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