Utah women who seek illegal abortions face homicide charges

March 09, 2010

Gov. Gary Herbert of Utah has signed a law under which women who seek abortions from someone other than a doctor may be charged with homicide. The Utah legislature passed the law after a 17-year-old girl paid a man $150 to cause a miscarriage by beating her.

 

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Further information:

• Guv signs revised abortion bill (Salt Lake Tribune)
• Utah Gov. Herbert signs abortion bill into law (AP)