A Stillborn Child, a Charge of Murder and the Disputed Case Law on 'Fetal Harm'

Published March 31, 2014

A Stillborn Child, A Charge of Murder and the Disputed Case Law on 'Fetal Harm'
Filed under: cocaine abuse during pregnancy
Rennie Gibbs, a 16 year old in Mississippi when she gave birth to a stillborn child, is facing life in prison for taking cocaine during her pregnancy. Hers is among a burgeoning number of cases …. Saying Gibbs should not be tried for murder is like … Read more on ProPublica

A stillborn child, a murder charge, and the disputed case law on 'fetal harm'
Filed under: cocaine abuse during pregnancy
“There is no consistent association between cocaine use during pregnancy and serious fetal harms, birth defects, or serious long-term physical or developmental impairments,” Frank wrote in an affidavit. “There is no convincing evidence that prenatal … Read more on Alaska Dispatch