Ohio prosecutor says he's duty bound to bring miscarriage case to a grand jury

Prosecutor cannot drop charge against Brittany Watts, who miscarried at home. Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins says he must present the felony abuse-of-corpse charge to a grand jury. Watkins emphasizes fairness and justice in handling the case. Watts was charged with abuse of a corpse after her miscarriage, which sparked national attention and raised concerns about the treatment of pregnant women. Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights called for the charge to be dropped, citing violations of the newly passed reproductive rights amendment.

Dec 21, 2023 - 15:30
Ohio prosecutor says he's duty bound to bring miscarriage case to a grand jury
Prosecutor cannot drop charge against Brittany Watts, who miscarried at home. Trumbull County Prosecutor Dennis Watkins says he must present the felony abuse-of-corpse charge to a grand jury. Watkins emphasizes fairness and justice in handling the case. Watts was charged with abuse of a corpse after her miscarriage, which sparked national attention and raised concerns about the treatment of pregnant women. Ohio Physicians for Reproductive Rights called for the charge to be dropped, citing violations of the newly passed reproductive rights amendment.