Trauma

Unforeseen Consequences: The Hidden Trauma of Serving on a Jury Revealed

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Phoenix, Arizona – When citizens receive a jury summons, their reactions can range from excitement to dismay. Many worry about the impact it will have on their work or personal life, or the inconvenience of having to travel to the courthouse. However, what few consider is the potential for serving on a jury to result in trauma. Judges and lawyers have increasingly expressed concern about the occurrence of secondary trauma in jurors. This type of trauma can arise when individuals are exposed to the testimony of witnesses or victims recounting their personal experiences of trauma … Read more

Ohio Woman Cleared of Crime After Miscarriage Trauma and Arrested for Handling Fetal Remains

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Warren, Ohio – A Northeast Ohio woman who faced charges after a miscarriage will not be indicted, according to recent developments in her case. Brittany Watts, 34, had been accused of abuse of a corpse after fetal remains were discovered in a clogged toilet at her home in September. However, a grand jury has decided not to press charges against her. The incident occurred prior to November’s election, but the news of the charges emerged after the passage of Ohio’s reproductive rights amendment. This amendment guarantees access to miscarriage care, a provision that opponents argued … Read more