Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio Celebrates Grand Jury Decision to End the Case Against Brittany Watts
For Immediate Release: Jan. 11, 2024
COLUMBUS, OHIO – In response to the grand jury decision to decline an indictment charging Ohio woman Brittany Watts with felony abuse of a corpse for her handling of a miscarriage, Erica Wilson-Domer, President & CEO of Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, released the following statement:
“We are elated that the grand jury declined to return an indictment and that Brittany Watts will not face criminal prosecution for her miscarriage. This case shows what can happen when politicians try to invade our bodily autonomy with medically unnecessary restrictions.
“Pregnancy loss happens to millions of people every year and is a private medical issue that should be between the patient and health care provider, not lawmakers. Our thoughts are with Brittany as she moves forward from the trauma caused by attempts to criminalize her miscarriage.
If you are interested in speaking with Erica Wilson-Domer of Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio, please contact Sarah Garfinkel at [email protected].
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Planned Parenthood of Greater Ohio operates 15 health centers and two surgical centers throughout Ohio, offering reproductive health care services for generations of Ohioans; supporting people of color, those with low incomes, and the LGBTQ+ community. PPGOH is committed to the health and safety of Ohio residents by doing everything they can to ensure everyone has access to the full range of reproductive health care, including safe and legal abortion.