Miscarriage

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Ohio Woman Facing Charges After Miscarriage Tragedy

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Warren, Ohio – A woman in Warren, Ohio, who had a miscarriage and was charged with “abuse of a corpse” last October, will now avoid prosecution after a Grand Jury chose not to indict her. Brittany Watts, 34, faced the possibility of up to a year in prison for the charge. This case is part of a disturbing trend of prosecutions and restrictions targeting pregnant women, including those who have miscarried or terminated their pregnancies, following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to an abortion. According to reports, Watts delivered the fetus … 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

Prosecutor Sticks to Legal Duty, Refuses to Drop Abortion Miscarriage Case

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COLUMBUS, Ohio – A prosecutor in Trumbull County says that he is obligated to bring a criminal charge against a woman who miscarried in her home, despite increasing pressure and national attention on the case. County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins stated on Tuesday that he must present the felony abuse-of-corpse charge against 33-year-old Brittany Watts to a grand jury. He emphasized that county prosecutors are duty-bound to follow Ohio law. Watkins explained that it is the grand jury’s role to determine whether Watts should be indicted, and that about 20% of cases brought before county grand … Read more