Adolescent incest survivor had to leave Florida for abortion, says Jacksonville Planned Parenthood doctor

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A 15-year-old incest victim was denied abortion care after the state’s 15-week abortion ban—which lacks exceptions for rape and incest—took effect in July, Planned Parenthood of South, East, and North Florida confirmed to BuzzFeed News on Wednesday. Laura Goodhue, vice president of public policy for the group, said the patient was forced to travel “at least two, three states away” with help from Planned Parenthood.

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The Independent

Child victim of incest was denied abortion in Florida, Planned Parenthood says

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HuffPost

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Political Wire

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Daily Kos

Two child survivors of incest in Florida denied abortions. Both forced to travel to other states

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BuzzFeed News

A Young Victim Of Incest Was Denied An Abortion In Florida And Forced To Travel For Care, Planned Parenthood Said

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Sportskeeda

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