Charges dropped in death of unborn fetus: Marshae Jones 'shouldn't have been charged to begin with' says ACLU
Manslaughter charges against Alabama resident Marshae Jones, charged in the death of her unborn fetus after being shot in the stomach, were dropped on Wednesday.
"We are pleased with the District Attorney's decision to dismiss the charges against Marshae Jones," the legal team said in a statement."It is the appropriate decision, both for our client and for the State of Alabama." 27-year-old Marshae Jones has been charged with manslaughter in the death of her unborn child. The Alabama woman was indicted by a grand jury following a December 2018 altercation where Jones was shot in the stomach while she was five months pregnant. The shooter was initially charged with manslaughter but was not indicted by a grand jury.As news of Jones' acquittal circulated, women's rights groups and other advocacy organizations came to ther defense.
The incident involving Jones occurred in December 2018, after the expectant mother got into an altercation with the alleged shooter, 23-year-old Ebony Jemison.
México Últimas Noticias, México Titulares
Similar News:También puedes leer noticias similares a ésta que hemos recopilado de otras fuentes de noticias.
Pregnant Alabama Woman Marshae Jones Will Not Be Tried for ManslaughterThe case of Marshae Jones, the pregnant woman charged with manslaughter for the shooting death of her own fetus, has sparked national outcry
Leer más »
Lawyers want 'unconscionable' charge dropped against woman who lost fetus in fightLawyers seek to get manslaughter charge dropped against Alabama woman who lost fetus after being shot.
Leer más »
Charges Dropped Against Marshae Jones In Shooting Death Of Her Unborn BabyMarshae Jones — the Alabama woman who was charged with manslaughter after another woman shot her, causing Jones to lose her 5-month-old fetus — will not be prosecuted, officials announced on Wednesday.
Leer más »
When A Fetus' Life Is Valued Over The Mother's, Women Like Marshae Jones Are PunishedMarshae Jones, 28, was charged with manslaughter over the death of the 5-month-old fetus she lost after getting shot by another woman during a physical altercation in December.
Leer más »
Prosecutor to say if charges will stick against woman who lost pregnancy in shootingAn Alabama prosecutor plans to announce whether or not she will pursue a manslaughter indictment against a woman who lost her pregnancy after she got into a fight and was shot in the stomach.
Leer más »
Prosecutor says charges to be dropped against woman who lost pregnancy in shootingBREAKING: An Alabama prosecutor announces that she will not pursue a manslaughter indictment against a woman who lost her pregnancy after she got into a fight and was shot in the stomach.
Leer más »