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Fort Wayne Man Accused of Fatally Shooting 60-Year-Old Woman Faces Trial: Evidence vs. Denial

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – A jury has been tasked with determining the guilt or innocence of a Fort Wayne man accused of fatally shooting a 60-year-old woman in February. Eric Underwood-McCarrol was arrested one day after the shooting incident occurred. The victim, Joyce Moore, was shot and killed when she opened the front door of her apartment in the 6000 block of Bunt Drive. Prosecutors presented evidence during the trial that showed Underwood-McCarrol’s phone was in the area of the shooting when it happened. They also highlighted the defendant’s interview with the police, where he … Read more

Transgender Woman Challenges Outdated Law for Ohio House Seat

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Clinton, Ohio – A second transgender woman running for public office in Ohio has faced challenges due to a decades-old law that requires candidates to disclose previous legal names on election documents. Arienne Childrey, a Democrat seeking a seat in the Ohio House of Representatives, had her campaign petition rejected by the local board of elections after the head of her county’s Republican party, Robert Hibner, requested it. This follows the disqualification of another trans woman, Vanessa Joy, from running for the Ohio State House for the same reason. Both Childrey and Joy are accused … Read more

Ohio Grand Jury Drops Felony Abuse of a Fetus Charge Against Black Woman After Miscarriage

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Warren, Ohio – A grand jury in Ohio has decided against indicting a Black woman on charges of felony abuse of a corpse following a miscarriage. The grand jury’s decision means that 34-year-old Brittany Watts will not face criminal charges, according to a statement released by the Trumbull County prosecutor’s office. Watts’ attorney, Traci Timko, expressed her satisfaction with the outcome, stating that “justice has been served”. Watts suffered a miscarriage when she was approximately 22 weeks pregnant after being informed by her doctors that the pregnancy was not viable. The incident occurred on September … 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