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A woman in Ohio is facing an abuse of a corpse charge after aborting a fetus which passed away during a miscarriage.
WARNING: Content of a disturbing nature ahead. In a particularly brutal display of the laws surrounding America’s current abortion system, an Ohio woman named Brittany Watts has been charged with a felony after she miscarried a fetus in her toilet. She must now face a grand jury and could be subjected to a fine and prison time.
Ohio woman charged with felony after miscarriage
Watts, 33, had been experiencing blood clots when she decided to visit a doctor in Warren, Ohio, back in September.
According to reports, Watts, who was 21 weeks pregnant at the time, was informed by the doctor the fetus was technically still alive but had no chance of survival as her water had broken prematurely.
The doctor advised Watts to go to the hospital to have her labor induced as a matter of safety for her, as she faced a genuine risk of death if she didn’t.
Watts is said to have taken multiple trips to the hospital in the ensuing seventy-two hours before having a miscarriage in her home bathroom, promoting an investigation by the police, who reportedly charged her with abuse of a corpse for attempting to discard the remains of the fetus.
Watts now faces grand jury
Having made $5000 bond, Watts is currently out on bail, though she will face a grand jury at a time yet to be announced.
If found guilty, the 33-year-old could face up to a year in prison and a $2500 fine. Watts has pleaded not guilty.
Abortions are legal in Ohio up to 21 weeks and six days, though it was claimed by Watts’ lawyer, Traci Timko, the delays in treating her client at the hospital were due to debates among the staff over the legalities of induced labor.
The case has reignited debates over the Supreme Court’s controversial decision to overturn Roe vs Wade in 2022, a previously longstanding legal ruling that granted women the right to an abortion up to fetal viability, which is usually around 24 weeks.
Internet rallies round Watts GoFundMe
In response to the case, a GoFundMe fundraiser has been launched with the goal of helping to support Watts with “legal expenses, home repairs… medical bills and expenses for trauma counseling.”
At the time of writing, more than 3000 people have donated to Watts’ page, raising over $130,000.
If you have been affected by the themes raised in this story, please consult the following information:
For immediate grief support, call 1-800-221-7437 First Candle. Counselors are available 24/7. For families who have suffered the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant death. A community for anyone who experiences the tragic death of a baby. You can also get in touch with SupportingMamas here.
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