WV Prosecutors Denounce Comments Saying Women Could Go to Jail if They Miscarry

WV prosecutors denounce comments saying women could go to jail if they miscarry

CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – The West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Association wants people to know that they do not support the recent comments by the Raleigh County prosecutor saying that women in West Virginia who miscarry could go to jail. The story went viral last week after Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Tom Truman said in an interview that a number of criminal charges under state code -- including felonies -- could be levied against a w…

WV Prosecuting Attorneys Association issues statement on potential for prosecution against women who miscarry

CHARLESTON, WV (WVNS) -- WV Prosecuting Attorneys Association issues statement on the potential for prosecution against women who miscarry The statement below comes after Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Tom Truman said that a number of criminal charges under state code, including felonies, could be levied against a woman who flushes fetal remains, buries them, or otherwise disposes of remains following an involuntary abortion, also called a …

West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Association says that recent statements on miscarriages and criminal law do not reflect them

The West Virginia Prosecuting Attorneys Association (WVPAA) says that the most recent public statements regarding miscarriages and criminal law do not reflect the consensus, official position, or legal interpretation of the Association, its Officers, Board members, or members of its Legislative Committee. Recently, Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney Tom Truman said current state law doesn’t prevent prosecutors from filing charges under statutes…