Recent statements by Raleigh County Prosecutor Tom Truman highlight the legal risks women face after experiencing a pregnancy loss in West Virginia. Though miscarriages aren't explicitly criminalized, changes in laws surrounding fetal remains can lead to potential charges. Truman, while opposed to prosecuting women for miscarriages, warns that prosecutors may exercise discretion in applying these laws. Following the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade, many women in the U.S. now navigate precarious legal situations regarding pregnancy loss, reflecting a broader concern about reproductive rights enforcement.
Call your doctor. Call law enforcement, or 911, and just say: I miscarried. I want you to know,' Truman told the outlet WVNS 59News.
The pregnant person themselves can't be prosecuted for having an abortion. Miscarriages also aren't explicitly criminalized. However, law enforcement can get creative.
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