And so it begins (actual prosecution of a woman for abortion in Kentucky)

[Munu]

Woman charged with fetal homicide after abortion, KSP says (WKYT News)

WOLFE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) - A Kentucky woman has been charged with fetal homicide after police say she told a clinic she aborted her pregnancy at home and buried the infant on her property.

Kentucky State Police arrested 35-year-old Melinda S. Spencer, of Campton, on charges of fetal homicide in the first degree, abuse of a corpse and tampering with physical evidence.

The investigation began Wednesday around 2:30 p.m. when Kentucky State Police Post 8 was contacted by a clinic in Campton. Clinic staff reported a woman had disclosed that she aborted her pregnancy at her residence on Flat Mary Road, according to police.

Troopers and detectives interviewed Spencer at the clinic. Police said Spencer told detectives she had ordered medication online to complete an abortion. Spencer took the medication, which resulted in the death of a developed male infant, police said.

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[MarineCombatEngineer]

1. The only offense I can see is her burying her aborted fetus on her property,

and that seems to be a civil offense, not a criminal offense.
I sure as hell hope that the judge dismisses with prejudice the charges or the jury acquits.

These fucking RW religious lunatics are out of control and they're just following Trumpedo and his merry band of criminals.

[Bettie]

8. The primary reason they seem to want every fetus

carried to term is so that they can scream at poor people "why did you have children you can't afford" and feel good about the fact that those poor people didn't have a choice at all.

Because the only thing that makes them feel joy is harming someone else in some way.

I may be feeling particularly uncharitable toward the MAGAts today.

[BOSSHOG]

26. The Republican Party is a cancer

There is no reason to be charitable to a group of intolerant, ignorant trash Bettie

[calimary]

30. I sure do like the way you worded that (regarding those who live to punish).

“…Because the only thing that makes them feel joy is harming someone else in some way.”

That’s the best and most accurate description I’ve seen yet!

[erronis]

14. But it's legal in many states to bury a dead person on your own property.

[rpannier]

18. Kentucky requires a permit

Most states require a permit.

[rampartd]

2. she should have kept her mouth shut.

the right to lifers are the most violent and aggressive of all maga.

what is the over/under on abortions paid for by trump?

[lapfog_1]

27. she may have needed to go to the clinic for a follow up

exam and possibly further treatment... and even if she didn't disclose the pregnancy and termination, they would find out very quickly in the examination.

[EnergizedLib]

3. Can Beshear pardon her?

[MarineCombatEngineer]

5. State charges?

Absolutely if she's convicted, and that would be that.

[bucolic_frolic]

4. "fetal homocide" is a term they'll kick around a bit

How does murder of a non-person take place?

[Munu]

6. Maybe it's a person like a corporation?

[Blue Full Moon]

10. So the CEOs and board should be executed

When they cause deaths for profit.

[Americanme]

9. I have wondered how you can kill someone who was never born.

Just doesn't make sense to me.

[bucolic_frolic]

16. It should be easy to prove they're not a person

Their civil rights are non-starters. They cannot make noise to demonstrate their preferences, they cannot fire a gun (big one there), they cannot be arrest for crimes because they cannot commit crimes, they cannot assemble with their peers.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

21. And they can't be claimed as a dependent on a tax return. nt

[Ninga]

7. I'm guess HIPPA laws didn't protect her from the

Clinic reporting her. The Clinic should have a 24 hr protest. I will donate to her defense fund.

[Tree Lady]

11. I wonder how developed?

Aren’t those pills for earlier stages of pregnancy?

We need to get more info out from blue states to help women travel if needed.

And I don’t blame her for burying the evidence of abortion, it’s murder in her state. She must have thought she could trust the clinic not to talk but I bet state law requires them to tell.

[AverageOldGuy]

12. Let's assume a lot . . .

Let's assume:
-- she will be charged with murder, manslaughter, or the like
-- she will have a jury trial
-- 2-3 people on the jury think it's none of anyone's business and find her NOT GUILTY

I'm assuming a lot, after all, as the old detective said to Jack Nicholson's character at the end of the movie "Chinatown:"

"Forget it Jake -- it's Kentucky."

[AverageOldGuy]

13. . . . corruption and inescapable darkness prevail

Chinatown (1974) is famous for its bleak dialogue, especially the iconic final line, "Forget it, Jake. It's Chinatown," spoken by Joe Mantell's character to Jack Gittes (Jack Nicholson), signifying that corruption and inescapable darkness prevail.

[SSJVegeta]

20. Which has a democratic governor with pardon power. Right?

[perdita9]

15. Lesson here is NEVER tell the truth to a doctor when it comes to a pregnancy issue

Which is something the medical community has always worried about. They want their patients to tell them the truth but women are going to have to start lying if they want to stay out of jail.

[Joinfortmill]

17. 'Developed male infant' terminology can be misleading

[SSJVegeta]

19. And Beshear is not pardoning her?

[moonshinegnomie]

23. she was just charged

im sure he will pardon her either if shes convicted or before she even goes on trial

[SSJVegeta]

25. Hopefully

[Evolve Dammit]

22. Does anyone even care what the mothers intentions and thoughts were? Seems to be missing from entire conversation. n/t

[WhiskeyGrinder]

32. It's pretty clear she was pregnant and didn't want to be pregnant anymore, no?

[Kid Berwyn]

24. Persecution for what was established law.

Thank you for a most important post, Munu. And a hearty welcome to DU!

[BaronChocula]

28. I can see KY pedos now

gathering wood for her burning.

[dlk]

29. Republican policy is all about forced labor and delivery, and the accompanying pain

They couldn’t care less about the welfare of women and children, as evidenced by Republicans ripping away their food assistance and healthcare, because poor billionaires, and profitable corporations need even more money in their pockets

They are all the absolute worst kind of sadists.

[calimary]

31. Welcome to DU, Munu!

Too many people out there still want to regard women as second-class citizens with few rights, or as individuals with no rights at all.