US EditionA West Virginia Prosecutor Is Warning Women that a Miscarriage Could Lead to Criminal Charges
- A West Virginia prosecutor warned in 2025 that people who miscarry might face criminal charges under broad state statutes.
- This warning follows the 2022 Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade, which has emboldened some prosecutors to pursue cases related to pregnancy losses.
- Between June 2022 and June 2023, more than 200 US cases involved pregnant people facing charges linked to pregnancy, including miscarriages and birth outcomes.
- Raleigh County Prosecutor Tom Truman stated, “It's a different world now,” and emphasized prosecutors’ discretion, while noting he would not personally prosecute miscarriage cases.
- Experts warn that involving law enforcement after miscarriage can be harmful, urging support for healthcare access rather than criminal investigations into reproductive events.
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One in five women experience a miscarriage according to the National Institutes of Health, and now women who suffer pregnancy loss can face prosecution. One prosecutor in West Virginia even went so far as to suggest women call law enforcement after having a miscarriage to avoid prosecution. Amanda Zurawski, lead plaintiff in the Texas case that included 20 women who were denied emergency care, called this suggestion “reprehensible” and “terrifyi…
'It's involuntary!' CNN host alarmed by prosecutor's ominous warning to women
CNN's Pamela Brown was shocked by a West Virginia prosecutor's warning that people who have miscarriages could face criminal charges under the state's abortion laws. Raleigh County prosecuting attorney Tom Truman said he would not personally prosecute anyone for a miscarriage — but he added that...
West Virginia Prosecutor Warns Women Who Have Miscarriages Could Be Charged With Felonies
According to the Mayo Clinic, 10%-20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage, which is also known as spontaneous abortion or early pregnancy loss. For people with infertility issues or other health concerns, the rate increases. And the overall miscarriage rate is also higher than 10%-20%, because many spontaneous abortions happen before people even know they're pregnant. Conservative MAGA lawmakers across the nation have proven themselves s…
A West Virginia prosecutor is warning women that a miscarriage could lead to criminal charges
Amid a constantly changing reproductive landscape, one West Virginia prosecutor is warning people who have miscarriages in his state that they could get in trouble with the law.
A West Virginia prosecutor warns women that a miscarriage may lead to criminal charges - Entertainment Unleashed Here
Amid a constantly changing reproductive landscape, a West Virginia prosecutor is warning people who have miscarriages in his state that they may face legal consequences. Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Tom Truman said that, while he would not charge someone for a miscarriage, he made the idea out of caution after hearing from other prosecutors. Truman ...
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