Alabama Woman Charged with Manslaughter in the Death of Her Own Fetus Awaits District Attorney Decision
Marshae Jones has been charged with manslaughter for the death of her own fetus, even though a different woman shot Jones in the stomach. Police say Jones was endangering her fetus by starting the fight. Here & Now‘s Femi Oke talks with WBHM reporter Mary Scott Hodgin (@maryscotthodgin).
This segment aired on June 28, 2019.
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32 Palestinians killed trying to reach food distribution hubs, Gaza authorities say
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Trump administration ends 988 Lifeline’s special service for LGBTQ+ young people
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