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February 23, 2005

Kansas Debates Whether to Classify Killing a Fetus as Murder

In the wake of the Scott Peterson trial, the Kansas legislature is considering a bill that would make killing a fetus a crime in addition to the crime against the mother.  Thirty states, including California, currently have such laws on the books.  Pro-choice advocates in Kansas oppose the measure.  Details . . . [Mark Godsey]

February 23, 2005 in Criminal Law | Permalink

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