A West Virginia prosecutor is warning women that a miscarriage could lead to criminal charges, saying people should self-report miscarriages to police.
West Virginia has at least three cases related to pregnancy prosecutions. In one, the state levied criminal child abuse charges against someone for their prenatal conduct, which included substance use during pregnancy. The WV Supreme Court overturned that attempt #USPol
https://www.cnn.com/2025/06/06/health/miscarriage-criminal-charges