Texas Prosecution Faces Legal Battle as Woman Charged with Murder After Abortion Asserts Her Rights
San Antonio, Texas – A woman who was previously charged with murder after having an abortion is now suing the Texas prosecutor involved in her case. This legal action has ignited a debate around reproductive rights, women’s healthcare, and the criminalization of abortion. The woman, whose identity remains confidential, became pregnant unintentionally and chose to terminate the pregnancy through a medication abortion. Texas law prohibits abortions after six weeks gestation, making her procedure illegal under state law. Following the termination, the district attorney decided to charge her with murder due to the concept of fetal … Read more