SC Woman Charged with Attempted Murder After Late-Term Abortion Attempt: Fallout from Restrictive Laws
A 20-year-old South Carolina woman, Jocelyn Byrum, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and unlawful neglect of a child. Police reports state that Byrum admitted to taking medication to induce labor at 27 weeks, with the intention of terminating her pregnancy. After giving birth, Byrum allegedly did not provide aid or seek medical assistance for the newborn. The infant was taken to a hospital and was last reported to be in critical condition, while Byrum was denied bond following her arrest.
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