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Judicial Controversy: Woman Who Fatally Stabbed Man 100+ Times During Marijuana-Induced Psychosis Avoids Prison

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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — A judge ruled on Tuesday that a woman who fatally stabbed a man more than 100 times during a “marijuana-induced psychotic state” will not serve any prison time. Bryn Spejcher, a resident of Thousand Oaks, California, has instead been sentenced to 100 hours of community service and two years of probation for the deadly attack on Chad O’Melia. The incident occurred on May 27, 2018, after the two individuals smoked marijuana together. It was revealed in court that Spejcher entered a state of psychosis shortly after inhaling the drug. Deputy Prosecutor … Read more

Woman Avoids Indictment After Miscarriage; Legal Outcome Sparks Controversy

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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A jury in Albuquerque, New Mexico decided not to indict Brittany Watts, a woman who had been charged following a miscarriage. The case gained attention as it raised questions about how the legal system treats women who experience pregnancy complications. Watts faced charges related to feticide after she had a miscarriage at home in 2019. Prosecutors argued that she had caused the miscarriage by using illegal drugs during her pregnancy. However, the defense presented evidence disputing these claims, emphasizing the lack of direct evidence linking the drug use to the miscarriage. The … Read more