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Ohio bill would require registration of all fetal deaths, new 'certificate of life' filings
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (321+ words) OHIO, USA " A newly introduced bill in the Ohio House would require the registration of all fetal deaths and create a new reporting requirement once a fetal heartbeat is detected. House Bill 754, sponsored by State Rep. Jean Schmidt (R-Loveland), proposes…...
What are Michigan's codified reproductive rights? | Legally Speaking
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (634+ words) LANSING, Mich. " Gov. Gretchen Whitmer designated May 1117 as Women's Health Week in Michigan, underscoring the state's recent strides in safeguarding and expanding reproductive rights." The proclamation not only celebrates women's health but also highlights the significant legislative and constitutional advancements…...
UTMC doctor accused of forcibly giving abortion drug appears in court
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (358+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio " Editor's note: The video attached to this story is from earlier coverage that aired on Nov. 25. A University of Toledo Medical College (UTMC) doctor appeared in court for an arraignment Friday morning, where he faces six felony counts…...
Lucas County prosecutor investigating UTMC doctor accused of secretly giving abortion drugs to girlfriend/patient
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (435+ words) TOLEDO, Ohio " The Lucas County Prosecutor's Office has confirmed to 11 Investigates that it is reviewing potential criminal claims against a University of Toledo Medical Center doctor accused of secretly administering abortion drugs to his pregnant girlfriend. Earlier this week, 11 Investigates…...
Judge overturns Michigan's 24-hour waiting period before an abortion
11+ mon, 2+ week ago (266+ words) Off The Radar: Episode 29 - The One With The Dream Vacations? ?? ?? DETROIT " A judge on Tuesday struck down the 24-hour waiting period in Michigan before an abortion, saying it conflicts with a voter-approved amendment that locked abortion rights in the state…...